Emergency duty on aluminium extrusion imports declined; NZ extruders await federal scrutiny
The government has declined provisional protection against surging aluminium extrusion imports, leaving local producers waiting for the outcome of a wider safeguard investigation. New Zealand's aluminium extrusion industry faces several more weeks of uncertainty after the government decided not to...
New Zealand aluminium extruders urge urgent safeguard action as imports surge 38%
ALENZ is calling for provisional trade protection as rising low-cost aluminium extrusion imports put pressure on domestic producers during an ongoing safeguard investigation. New Zealand's aluminium extrusion industry is urging the government to introduce temporary trade protection as imports surge...
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QALEX “buys-out” Abdul Noor Aluminium Extrusion Factory
On 3 rd November’20, Qatar Aluminium Extrusion Co (QALEX), announced the acquisition of the assets of Abdul Noor Aluminium Extrusion Factory. Abdul Rahman bin Abdullah Al Ansari, Chairman of QALEX and Jassim Abdul Noor, Chairman of Abdul Noor Aluminium Extrusion Factory signed the purchase...
Constellium’s three facilities certified against ASI Performance Standard
Constellium has received Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard certification for its extrusion plant in Singen, production sites in Gottmadingen and Dahenfeld. These facilities manufacture aluminium components and structural elements primarily for the automotive sector. The...
British Aluminium Extrusion and Fabrication firm “EDMO” secures COVID-19 funding package
The British Aluminium extrusion, fabrication and finishing firm EDMO have obtained seven-figure funding package from HSBC via the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). Edmo has been a trusted name since 1978. Edmo based in Herefordshire works with a host of industries which...
Kharafi Construction reduces stake in Arab Aluminium
On 25 th October’20, Arab Aluminum (ALUM) disclosed to the Egyptian Exchange that Kharafi Construction reduced its stake from 43.20% to 37.89%. Kharafi Construction, a Grade 'A' General Contractor with the experience of executing major construction and infrastructure projects throughout Kuwait has...
Hydro develops Hydro EcoDesign in collaboration with Environmental Protection Encouragement Agency
Hydro has launched a new commercial concept called Hydro EcoDesign to help customers develop aluminium products that are more functional for consumers and better for the planet. It also aims to improve social and environmental footprint. Hydro Extruded Solutions will launch Hydro EcoDesign this...
Tunisie Profilés Aluminum: Domestic market performance cushions the effects of “Corona crisis”
Tunisia’s largest company “Tunisie Profilés Aluminum”, a specialized manufacturer of aluminium alloy profiles has announced its third-quarter’20 results, which reflects an overall revenue rise by 28% and this stands at TND 44,576,567 (Tunisian Dinar) against TND 34,957,488 in the 3rd quarter of...
SMS group to supply new extrusion line to UACJ Extrusion Nagoya Corporation
UACJ Extrusion Nagoya Corporation, Japan, will expand its extrusion capacity at its plant in Nagoya, Japan with new extrusion press line. The company has given the final acceptance certificate (FAC) to SMS group for the supply of new HybrEx®40 extrusion press line. This extrusion line one of SMS...
Hulamin: South African Aluminium Group reports sales recovery in third quarter ended September
On 14 th October’20, the South African Aluminium Group Hulamin announced: “Third-quarter sales to end-September have improved, with order books in all its operations approaching normal levels.” The sales figure of the Group in the third quarter ended September rose to 45,000 tonnes, from 29,000...
ASI certifies Alu-Met’s Speedline Aluminium-Gießerei GmbH facility against Performance Standard certification
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has certified Alu-Met GmbH against Performance Standard certification for remelting and casthouse operations at the Speedline Aluminium-Gießerei GmbH in Schlins, Austria. The facility uses an average of more than 70 per cent recycled aluminium feedstock to produce...
Hydro’s Slovakia aluminium extrusion plant receives ASI certification
Hydro’s aluminium extrusion plant in Slovakia has been against the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s Performance Standard. This recognizes the responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. The certification includes all the site’s operations, including its extensive fabrication...
EU to impose tariffs on Chinese aluminium extrusions
According to a Reuters report, the European Union on Tuesday said it will impose tariffs on Chinese aluminium extrusion midway through an investigation into whether manufacturers from China are selling at unfairly low prices. The duties will range from 30.4 to 48.0% and will apply from Wednesday....
Jindal Aluminium seeks government aid for downstream MSME producers, urges to remove primary aluminium import duty
Jindal Aluminium official has pointed out that China’s aluminium flat rolled products exports to India, resulting in reducing prices, is taking a severe toll on domestic downstream MSME producers. Hence, the company has urged the government to remove import duty on primary aluminium to encourage...
Hydro ropes in Paul Warton as Executive Vice President for Extruded Solutions
Paul Warton, President of Automotive Structures and Industry Business Unit at global aluminium company Constellium, has been appointed as Executive Vice President for Hydro’s Extruded Solutions business area. The 59 years old aluminium industry professional, Paul Warton will report to President and...
Hydro teams up with Norway for electric passenger ferry
Hydro has collaborated with Norway to develop the world’s first fully electrical passenger ferry. The project would include extrusions, panels, friction-stir welding, robotic welding, bending larger panels, optimizing CAD (computer-aided design) services and modular design. One ferry can contain...
Commercial vehicle manufacturer “Hino” expands its 300 series BTG in Australia, trays made from high grade extruded Aluminium
The Japanese commercial vehicle manufacturer, Hino, has expanded its 300 Series Built to Go (BTG) in Australia to provide light-duty truck operators with more options. Daniel Petrovski, Hino Australia, Product and Strategy Manager said: “The Hino BTG range provides high quality, durable and...
Hydro’s aluminium metal sites certified against ASI Chain of Custody
Hydro’s seven aluminium metal plants have been certified against Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Chain of Custody. The sites include Husnes, Norway; Rackwitz, Germany; Deeside, UK; Lucé, France; Azuqueca, Spain; and Henderson, Kentucky, and Commerce, Texas, in the U.S. The Primary Metal...
Aliplast Poland: Boom in renewable energy market lifts Aluminium systems company’s business high amid “Corona crisis”
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the market slowdown, the Lublin company Aliplast in 2020 increases sales, employment and continues to invest. This is the effect of the continued boom in construction and the renewable energy market. Aliplast from Lublin deals with everything related to aluminium....
Hydro’s aluminium extrusion plant certified against ASI Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard
Hydro’s aluminium manufacturing plant in Hungary has been certified against Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s (ASI) Performance Standard and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard. The certification covers all the site’s operations, including its extensive automotive-related activities. “This is a great...
