Giant art installation unveiled at Trafford centre for recycle week
Every Can Counts (ECC) has unveiled a giant art installation outside Trafford Centre to highlight the importance of recycling during Recycle Week 2026 (14th – 20th September). The Infinity Sculpture, made from more than 1,200 recycled drink cans, has been created to illustrate the life cycle of a drink can, highlighting that aluminium can be recycled time and time again. Shoppers and centre visitors can get a glimpse of the can-based artwork that will be on display by the Great Hall Entrance at Trafford Centre until Sunday 20th September to mark the occasion. This is the first time the Infinity Sculpture has been showcased in Manchester, where it will act as a physical reminder of the importance of recycling to the community. On Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th September, visitors wanting to...
Aluminium Extruders Council launches “Look No Further” program
The Aluminium Extruders Council (AEC) today announced the launch of “Look No Further™,” a campaign promoting the capabilities, responsiveness, and innovation of US and Canadian aluminium extruder members of AEC. Developed for manufacturers, engineers, architects, designers, and procurement leaders, the campaign underscores the value of working with AEC extruder members to meet growing demand for aluminium extrusion solutions across transportation, building and construction, consumer products, electrical, machinery and equipment, and other critical markets. “Customers need domestic extrusion partners that can deliver more than shaped aluminium,” said Jason Weber, President of the Aluminium Extruders Council. “The Look No Further™ campaign will reinforce that AEC extruder members offer the...
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Austrian aluminium maker AMAG receives €75 million EIB loan for cutting-edge research and development
The European Investment Bank (EIB) is lending AMAG Austria Metall AG, Austria's leading aluminium producer, EUR 75 million for technological advances in research, development and manufacturing. AMAG will use the EIB loan to develop cutting-edge aluminium products and to promote the digitalisation and environmental sustainability of manufacturing processes at the company's plant in Upper Austria. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The financing represents the first loan in Austria by the EIB under its TechEU programme to accelerate industrial innovation in Europe. The credit contributes to AMAG investments that have total projected costs of EUR168 million in the 2025-2028 period. Also Read: Egyptalum to...
Century Aluminium to participate in BMO 2026 global metals, mining & critical minerals conference
Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) today announced that Jesse Gary, Century’s President and Chief Executive Officer, will present and participate in a question-and-answer session at the BMO Global Metals, Mining, & Critical Minerals Conference, beginning at approximately 8:15 a.m. EST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain A real-time audio webcast of this session will be available on the “Investors” section of Century’s website www.centuryaluminum.com. Also Read: Century Aluminum’s Iceland smelter set to reopen 6 months ahead of schedule About Century Aluminium Company With its corporate headquarters located in Chicago, IL, Century Aluminium owns and operates primary...
Vedanta Aluminium deploys Odisha’s first all-women power unit at Jharsuguda
Vedanta Aluminium, India’s largest producer of aluminium, has deployed Odisha’s first all-women power operations team, who will be responsible for managing a 135 MW power unit at its Jharsuguda facility, the world’s largest aluminium plant. In the run-up to Women’s Day 2026, this comes as a significant reiteration of the company’s commitment to building a diverse workplace across its operations, while fostering greater inclusivity within India’s mining and metals industry. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Modern aluminium smelters require a continuous, reliable supply of energy to function effectively, making power operations an important aspect of the overall aluminium manufacturing process. Vedanta...
Century Aluminum company statement on US Supreme Court IEEPA ruling
Century Aluminum Company (NASDAQ: CENX) today issued the following statement regarding the US Supreme Court’s decision on the tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 across the value chain Century Aluminium proudly stands with President Donald J. Trump and his America First trade policies, which have been instrumental in ensuring a level playing field for American industry and workers and restoring the US industrial base. Those trade policies include the IEEPA tariffs addressed in today’s Supreme Court ruling, as well as the Section 232 steel and aluminium tariffs , which were not impacted by the decision and remain in full force and effect. President...
A1R water to transform humidity into drinking water for attendees at the South Beach Wine & Food Festival®
At this year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival ® , South Florida-based atmospheric water generation leader A1R water is introducing its still and sparkling water at 17 official Festival events across five venues – including Jungle Plaza in the Miami Design District, Eden Roc Miami Beach, The Setai, Joia Beach, and The Hangar at Coconut Grove. Using air-to-water technology, A1R water transforms ambient humidity into mineralised water that never touches the ground before packaging it in sustainable aluminium cans – and is expecting to distribute 20,000 cans throughout the course of the festival. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " "The South Beach Wine & Food Festival ® brings together food, hospitality,...
Alupro helps local authorities get ready for Simpler Recycling
Local authorities in England can now take advantage of free online resources to help residents recycle packaging more effectively. The resources, which include animations and social media graphics, can be easily downloaded from the Alupro website. To learn about the global aluminium outlook, download our report: Global Aluminium Industry Outlook 2026 Simpler Recycling comes into force on 31 March 2026. Aimed at boosting recycling rates, the new legislation requires dry materials (glass, metal and plastic) to be collected separately from card and paper, food, garden waste and general waste. Simpler Recycling also mandates that local authorities provide clear information to households about what can and cannot be recycled. Also Read: Turkish scrap dealer turns $1.8K Boeing 747 into $57K...
Hydro strengthens TerPaz community program in Brazil
Hydro has reached new milestones in its support for the TerPaz community program with the opening of community centres in Barcarena in late 2025, and most recently, in Paragominas. The centres are part of a broader, long-term effort to expand access to essential services for local communities across the State of Pará. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " From 2022 to 2025, Hydro has contributed NOK 719 million (approximately BRL 397 million) towards the construction of community centres in Brazil under the TerPaz program. The program focuses on providing access to health services, vocational training, sports activities, legal assistance and social development opportunities. Also Read: A strategic hydropower...
Vedanta Aluminium on track for 50% India market share
Vedanta’s Aluminium business, India’s largest aluminium producer with half of the domestic aluminium market share among primary producers, is well positioned to benefit from India’s accelerating aluminium demand, which is growing at 6 per cent annually, significantly ahead of global averages. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Aluminium, the second most important metal in the world, is known for its lightweight, corrosion-resistant and recyclable properties, with over 3,000 industrial applications. However, in India, there are only 300 applications for which aluminium is currently being used, providing an immense opportunity for the growth of the metal’s consumption. With India emerging as a high-growth...
ALFED’s strategic advocacy model gains international recognition following key presentation to Aluminium Denmark
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has announced that its The Element of Choice: A Sustainable Future advocacy project, designed to improve understanding of the aluminium sector and strengthen policy influence through strategic storytelling, has been widely recognised internationally, most recently through a high-profile presentation delivered to Aluminium Denmark, the voice of the Danish aluminium industry. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 ". At the invitation of Aluminium Denmark, which unites companies across the Danish aluminium value chain from production to recycling and provides political advocacy and strategic support domestically and in Europe, Nadine Bloxsome, Chief Executive of The...
ALFED highlights strategic importance of UK secondary aluminium at AIT Outlook 2026
On Tuesday, 17 February 2026, the Aluminium Federation (ALFED) opened the AIT Outlook 2026 conference hosted by Aluminium International Today in London with a clear message: so-called “scrap” aluminium must be recognised as a strategic industrial resource central to UK growth, circularity and supply chain resilience. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 ". Rachel Wiffen, ALFED Industry & Skills Development Manager, delivered a keynote address on The UK’s Secondary Aluminium Story, challenging the language and perception surrounding aluminium scrap and emphasising its true value as a recycled, infinitely reusable material. “Secondary aluminium is not waste,” Wiffen told delegates. “It is a circular,...
Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA expand certified repair options for EV and Luxury Drivers
If you drive an electric or luxury vehicle, finding the right collision repair shop matters more than ever. The Driven Brands Collision Group, the parent company of leading collision repair brands including Abra, CARSTAR, and Fix Auto USA, is expanding its certified repair capabilities nationwide to ensure drivers of today's most advanced vehicles have access to safe, manufacturer-approved repairs close to home. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 ". As vehicle technology evolves, so do repair standards. With more than 300 OEM certifications already in place, and more on the way, Driven Brands Collision Group is investing in the training, tools, and equipment required to properly repair electric...
Saudi Arabia’s Tahweel Metal orders a six-high aluminium cold rolling mill from SMS group for its new integrated aluminium foil rolling complex in Dammam
Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tahweel Metal Industry Company (TMIC) has signed a contract with SMS group for the engineering, manufacturing, and delivery of a six-high aluminium cold rolling mill for the production of high-quality aluminium strips. The plant will be the centrepiece of an integrated aluminium-foil complex to be built in Dammam Third Industrial City (Modon-III) on the Arabian Gulf. Parent company Tahweel Holding is a leading supplier of material solutions in the Middle East and North Africa region (MENA), and TMIC is continuing its expansion into the flexible packaging sector with aluminium foil rolling. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Consequently, it is particularly important for...
Annual report of the aluminium industry 2025: Fourth consecutive year of crisis
The German aluminium industry remains in crisis. In 2025, capacity utilisation is projected to decline by up to a further 0.8 percentage points. As production data for the fourth quarter of 2025 shows, production levels are only 76 to 88 per cent of those in 2021. Europe's most important aluminium production site has thus not grown for four years. The main reasons are inadequate economic policy frameworks, profound structural change, and a persistently weak economy. While not all sectors of the industry are experiencing declines, production levels remain significantly below those of 2021. Consequently, a considerable portion of capacity remains significantly underutilised, particularly in the predominantly medium-sized extrusion industry. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook,...
Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet launches India grids of the future accelerator at Mumbai Climate Week, anchored by up to $25 million deployment
At Mumbai Climate Week 2026, the Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet today launched the India Grids of the Future Accelerator, a national platform through which the Alliance will deploy up to USD 25 million to modernise power distribution, integrate renewable energy and storage, and prepare India's grids for rapid demand growth. The Alliance signed Memoranda of Understanding with distribution companies (DISCOMs) in Delhi and Rajasthan, designating them as the first cohort of "Champion Utilities" under the Grids of the Future initiative and with the All India DISCOM Association (AIDA). For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Reflecting on the launch, Woochong Um, CEO of the Global Energy Alliance,...
BPCL inaugurates 71 MWp solar power plant at Prayagraj, strengthening its renewable energy portfolio
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a Fortune Global 500 company and a Maharatna PSU, marked a significant milestone in its energy transition journey with the inauguration of its solar power plant at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " The project was virtually inaugurated by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon'ble Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, during India Energy Week, underscoring BPCL's growing focus on expanding its renewable energy footprint and supporting India's clean energy ambitions. Also Read: China’s solar panel industry is shrinking: Impact of overcapacity, price collapse & socioeconomic volatility The solar power plant has an installed capacity of 71...
ASI certifies Shandong Innovation Sheet Materials Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody V2
Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the manufacture of aluminium and aluminium alloy sheet, strip, and foil at their facility, Shandong Innovation Sheet Materials Co., Ltd. located in Shandong Province, China. To know more about the global primary aluminium industry 2026 outlook, book the report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Shandong Innovation Sheet Materials Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 and Chain of Custody Standard V2. The Certification covers the research and development and manufacture of high-precision aluminium sheet, strip, and foil, with a designed...
London hosts the Premier Aluminium Industry Networking Event of 2026
Aluminium Outlook ’26, an exclusive one-day Conference C Tabletop Exhibition hosted by Aluminium International Today in collaboration with The Aluminium Federation (ALFED), gathers senior leaders, policymakers, investors, and key stakeholders at the Business Design Centre, London, on 17 February 2026 to explore strategic growth in the metals industry. With aluminium now recognised as a critical and growth mineral in the Government strategy, the event provides a platform to examine the pressing challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Don’t miss out- Buyers are looking for your products on our B2B platform Key topics addressed will include: Scrap Metals : What the future in the EU and UK means for you CBAM : Key next steps and developments Market Outlook : Trends, forecasts, and...
OSH Cut’s in-browser tube bending tech opens up untold possibilities
OSH Cut, a leading online metal manufacturer, announced historic additions to their service offering this week; customers can now get instant manufacturability feedback, pricing, and production for CNC Tube Bending, with no minimum order. For the global aluminium value-chain 2026 outlook, book our exclusive report “ Global ALuminium Industry Outlook 2026 " In line with their tech-driven approach to manufacturing, OSH Cut simultaneously released a first-of-its-kind configuration tool that allows users to design bent-tube parts from scratch, if they don't already have a 3D CAD model. Those part files can then be queued up for production immediately or downloaded.STEP files for later use. CNC Tube Bending was one of OSH Cut's top-requested services in 2025, according to customer survey data....
