The European Union’s aluminium extrusion trade is moving in two distinct, although equally subdued, directions. Exports have remained broadly resilient despite repeated fluctuations, while imports have been declining consistently since reaching a peak in 2022, according to International Trade...
At the US-Canada border, aluminium is constantly on the move, but the direction of trade is far from balanced. In the first six months of 2026, the US imported 907,581.44 tonnes of primary aluminium from Canada, while exporting only 78,886.12 tonnes of semi-fabricated aluminium products such as...
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One metal consistently stands out in a world navigating towards decarbonisation, resource efficiency, and circularity: Aluminium . Lightweight, endlessly recyclable, and a strategic material across sectors, aluminium is now central to global sustainability transitions—and the recently published...
Fagerhult, the sustainable lighting company has announced the use of extruded aluminium profiles made with 75 per cent recycled content from end-of-life products. This material is now integrated into high-volume product families—where it can have the greatest impact. The move is expected to lower...
Alpro Extrusion Pvt. Ltd., a Kolkata-based aluminium extrusion company, has become an approved vendor of Indian railways. The announcement was made via their official LinkedIn post on 8 April 2025. This step strengthens Alpro’s support of India’s infrastructure and mobility growth. Image source:...
The operating rate of leading domestic aluminium downstream processing enterprises dropped back slightly by 0.8 percentage points W-o-W to 62.6 per cent, ending an eight-week consecutive increase, and fell by 0.6 percentage points Y-o-Y. By sector, the operating rates of primary aluminium alloy,...
Taber Extrusions, a cornerstone of Arkansas manufacturing landscape has announced the groundbreaking ceremony for its major facility expansion in Russellville. The upcoming aluminium extrusion facility will feature the largest direct extrusion press in North America. The expansion was first...
Premier Energies Limited has established a wholly owned subsidiary, Premier-Green Aluminium Private Limited (PGAPL), according to a regulatory filing dated April 3, 2025. The Ministry of Corporate Affairs issued its certificate of incorporation on the same day. PGAPL has been launched with an...
Nottingham-based planning consultancy Nineteen47 has successfully guided UK-based aluminium trade extruder Garnalex in obtaining approval for a new 350,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Ashfield. With offices in Nottingham, Sheffield, and York, Nineteen47 played a key role in preparing a hybrid...
UACJ Corporation has earned ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for the manufacture of custom aluminium extruded shapes with precision fabrication and assembly for customer specific designs at UACJ Automotive Whitehall Industries, Inc. located in Guanajuato, Mexico. Aluminium...
After hitting a 52-week low on Monday , March 3, Maan Aluminium's share price surged by approximately 5 per cent in a single day, reaching INR 98.93 on Thursday, March 6. This increase also marked a 16.12 per cent gain compared to the price of INR 85.2 on March 3. Image source: Maan Aluminium The...
This week, the operating rate of leading enterprises in China's downstream aluminium processing sector continued its mild post-holiday recovery, up 1.1 percentage points W-o-W to 59.8 per cent. By segment, the operating rate of primary aluminium alloy slightly increased WoW, with production...
PV aluminium extrusion: Recently, the PV aluminium extrusion industry has seen a rebound in orders driven by policy support and demand boosts from distributed installations. SMM survey shows that leading enterprises have experienced an increase in order volumes compared to the beginning of the...
The aluminium industry is at the precipice of a technological revolution. With growing demands for energy efficiency, sustainability, and productivity, industry leaders are pushing the boundaries of technological or rather digital innovation to stay ahead. Companies like Quaker Houghton, Granco...
Maan Aluminium, a well-known name in the aluminium extrusion industry in India, reported net sales of INR 182.09 crore (USD 20.82 million) in 3rd Quarter of FY25 ending December 2024, down 14.5 per cent Y-o-Y from INR 212.97 crore (USD 24.35 million) in December 2023. Quarterly net profit was also...
Monomoy Capital Partners, a private investment firm specialising in private equity and credit investments in the middle market, is excited to announce the sale of Astro Shapes, LLC, a top manufacturer of custom aluminium extrusions, to Wynnchurch Capital. "The success Astro Shapes has experienced...
Accidents or fire incidents in the aluminium industry highlight the need to implement advanced technologies and stringent safety measures to mitigate such risks. Raising awareness is essential, especially in countries like India, where a larger workforce and limited adoption of modern technology...
Secat, Inc., a metallurgical research laboratory specialising in aluminium product and process technologies, has expanded its capabilities by adding a new aluminium extrusion press at its Nicholasville Pilot Lab in Kentucky. Image Soure : Secat, Inc. This new equipment enhances Secat’s ability to...
According to customs data, China's aluminium extrusion exports (HS codes 76041010, 76041090, 76042100, 76042910, 76042990) in December 2024 totalled 74,100 tonnes, down 40.04 per cent M-o-M and 16.58 per cent Y-o-Y. The decline was mainly due to the Ministry of Finance's announcement on November 15...
At the start of the new year, apt Group launched a new billet oven with preheating capabilities for the extrusion line P35 at its Monheim location . Despite the challenging market conditions, the apt Group has used this economically demanding time to implement comprehensive modernisation measures...
