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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This week, the operating rate of leading domestic aluminium downstream processing enterprises continued to decline, down 2.9 percentage points W-o-W to 57.4 per cent. By segment, only the primary aluminium alloy sector maintained its previous operating rate, supported by the liquid aluminium...
To meet the automotive industry’s growing demand for high-quality extrusions, a European manufacturer specialising in profiles for the automotive sector has integrated a Nitrex nitriding system into their production process. This addition optimises die treatment capabilities, improves operational...
MAAN Aluminium Limited, one of the pioneers in the Indian aluminium extrusion industry, has experienced a 3 per cent jump in shares following the commencement of commercial production at the newly installed 30 MN short stroke back loading press. Image Source: LinkedIn, MAAN Aluminium Ltd The new...
Winstar Capital Bhd has displayed an exceptional performance on the ACE Market, with its share price surging over 80 per cent since its listing at 35 sen. As of 12:35 pm on 24 December (local time), the company's shares are trading at 64 sen, reflecting a remarkable 83 per cent increase. Trading...
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) commends U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for its decisive action in issuing a forced labour finding against Kingtom Aluminio S.R.L. (“Kingtom”). Following a thorough investigation, CBP determined that aluminium extrusions, profile products and...
On Friday, November 15, 2024, China's Ministry of Finance unveiled changes to the export tax rebate policy, significantly affecting industries such as aluminium manufacturing and export. In response, Syharvest Aluminum, a leading name in the aluminium extrusion sector, has implemented strategic...
Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI), the Austria-based aluminium solutions provider, has reportedly deployed a Nitrex nitriding system at its facility in Romania. The system improves the wear and corrosion resistance, allowing for higher volume production with minimal operator involvement if...
Winstar Capital Bhd, poised to debut on Bursa Malaysia's ACE Market this December, aims to scale up its production of solar photovoltaic (PV) mounting structures. This initiative is bolstered by the company's active engagement in solar panel installation services. Primarily specialising in...
The much-awaited ZAK Aluminium Extrusions Expo 2024 is set to take place from 5th to 7th December 2024 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. Organised by ZAK Exhibitions and Conferences, the event will serve as a leading platform for showcasing the latest advancements in aluminium extrusion technology, die...
EMR has secured a £3.4 million grant from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), which funds research within the motor industry, to support its aluminium manufacturing plant utilising recycled content. The proposed facility aims to produce aluminium extrusion billets with significantly lower...
Australia's largest aluminium extruder, Capral, has successfully completed a trial using recycled-content billets supplied by Rio Tinto at Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL) in a significant stride towards sustainable manufacturing. This innovative process involved remelting 50 to 100 tonnes of...
Alumex PLC, a pioneering force in the aluminium extrusion industry, celebrated a major milestone with the inauguration of its much-awaited 'Ascend' facility on September 26, 2024, in Sri Lanka. This state-of-the-art production centre marks a new era in efficiency and technological progress,...
The Aluminium Company of Egypt (Egyptalum) has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for its production and supply of primary aluminium products. This certification encompasses a range of products, including ingots, wire rods, billets, T-bars, slabs, primary foundry alloys,...
In a rare move, the United States International Trade Commission (ITC) denied countervailing and anti-dumping duties on aluminium extrusion imports from 14 countries, including China, India, Mexico, and the United Arab Emirates. This ruling effectively halts cases aimed at imposing tariffs on...
Winstar Capital Bhd has received the green light from Bursa Malaysia Securities Bhd to proceed with its listing on the ACE Market, scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2024. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Winstar, positioning it for further growth within Malaysia’s dynamic...
The National Bureau of Statistics has reported a steep monthly fall in China's industrial profits to a three-year low in September 2024 on account of several factors, such as sluggish demand and consumption, decreased product prices, processing fees upsurge, and high costs of raw materials....
The United States Department of Commerce (DOC) has declared final determinations on antidumping investigations into aluminium extrusions and products imported from Vietnam. The news came on Thursday, October 17, after the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Trade Remedies Authority of Vietnam...
The conversion of a plastic production facility to an aluminium extrusion plant in the Dali industrial area is in the final stage, awaiting environmental approval. The Environment Impact Assessment Committee has completed the project review and is expected to deliver approval very soon. To ensure...
