Aluminium extrusion 2035 demand nears 44.22Mt: Industry experts decode next decade drivers
Global aluminium extrusion demand is entering a phase with consumption projected to rise from 35.25 million tonnes in 2025 to 35.93 million tonnes in 2026 and 44.22 million tonnes by 2035, representing a 2.29 per cent CAGR. While building and construction will remain the largest end-use sector and...
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...
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China’s exports of aluminium extrusions, bars, rods up 0.6% MoM and 13.93% YoY in April
According to the latest data released by the General Administration of Customs, exports of aluminium extrusions, bars and rods in China increased by 13.93 per cent in April compared with the same period last year. The export volume of aluminium extrusions, bars and rods in April was 87,200, as...
Capral eyes for partnerships with Asian aluminium extrusion manufacturers
Australia-based aluminium extrusion producer Capral is reportedly eyeing to develop partnerships with Chinese and Southeast Asian fabricators and extrusion manufacturers, as aluminium is becoming a common choice for Asian architects to construct modern and sublime homes and buildings. Capral is the...
Hulamin Extrusions mulls to close its Olifantsfontein facility due to rising overhead costs
According to a recent report, Hulamin Extrusions on Tuesday, May 28, circulated retrenchment notifications among its personnel. In a letter, Hulamin said it was considering closing the Olifantsfontein facility and restructuring the Pietermaritzburg plant and supporting services operations. In two...
Ambienta acquires aluminium extrusion dies maker Phoenix International
Aluminium extrusion dies manufacturer Phoenix International has been acquired by private equity firm Ambienta SGR for an undisclosed amount. Europe’s leading private equity investor Chequers Capital on Monday announced the sales of its portfolio company Phoenix. Phoenix, headquartered in Verdello,...
Alcomet opens aluminium profiles production facility
Bulgarian rolled and extruded aluminium product manufacturer Alcomet has opened a new production facility for the production of aluminium profiles. The company also aims to enter the automotive parts industry, SeeNews reported on Monday, 20 May 2019. Alcomet offers a large variety of aluminium...
Alexandria Industries to expand production capacity with new aluminium extrusion press
Innovative contract manufacturer Alexandria Industries announced that it has invested in a new aluminium extrusion press. The new press will increase extrusion production capacity by 30 per cent. Made by Presezzi Extrusion Group (Vimercate, MB-Italy), the press will allow the company to extrude...
Gestamp plans to invest $13.4 million in Viohalco’s aluminium profiles production and processing businesses
Gestamp North Europe Services has reportedly expressed its intention to invest 23.5 million levs ($13.4 million/12.0 million euro) in acquiring major stakes of Viohalco’s aluminium profiles production and processing businesses – Etem Automotive Bulgaria and Etem Aluminium Extrusions by increasing...
ET Foundation announces winners in the 2019 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition
The ET Foundation (The Extrusion Technology for Aluminum Profiles Foundation) has announced the winners of the 2019 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition. More than 90 students from high schools and universities submitted entries for the cash award sponsored by Bonnell Aluminum. The award is...
SNTO certified against Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s Performance Standard
Suntown Technology Group Corporation Limited (SNTO) has been certified against Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s (ASI) Performance Standard for responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. SNTO has become the third company in China to receive Certification under the ASI, and the...
Dajcor Aluminum invests $19.6 million for US operation, adds 265 jobs
Aluminium extrusion supplier Dajcor Aluminum is making nearly $19.6 million investment to set up its first manufacturing facility in the USA. This will create up to 265 full-time jobs in Eastern Kentucky. Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin made the announcement on Friday, May 10. "We are excited for...
ASI certifies two additional Hydro Aluminium Extruded Solutions operations against Performance Standard
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifies two additional Hydro Aluminium Extruded Solutions operations against its standards for responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. Hydro Aluminium Extruded Solutions operations for extrusion and profiles at the sites in Bellenberg...
Demand for PV aluminium extrusion expected to rise in next two months in China
According to Shanghai Metals Market, domestic demand for photovoltaic (PV) aluminium extrusion is expected to rise in the next two months due to speed-up installations of new solar power plants before the lower feed-in tariff (FiT) subsidies take effect on July 1. According to a statement by the...
China Zhongwang’s sales volume up 101% YoY in the first quarter of 2019
China Zhongwang Holdings Limited, a world-leading fabricated aluminium products developer and manufacturer, has announced results for the first quarter of 2019. The Group has reported revenue of RMB6.2 billion in Q1, up 74.1% year-on-year. Gross profit for the quarter increased 62.3% year-on-year...
Registration is Open for AEC's Extrusion Design University 2019
Registration is open for the Aluminum Extruders Council’s (AEC) Extrusion Design University 2019 (EDU ’19), scheduled for Thursday, September 12, 2019, at Music City Center in Nashville, TN. Co-located with Aluminum USA (ALU USA), September 12–13, 2019, EDU ’19 will feature 12 one-hour educational...
High demand for aluminium extrusions continuing to deplete aluminium billet inventories in China
According to Shanghai Metals Market, stocks of 6063 aluminium billet have extended their decline today, on April 25, across five major consumption areas in China. Higher demand for aluminium extrusion still remains a major factor behind these depleted inventories. As of April 25, inventories have...
Hydro Gloucester extrusion plant hit by fire, damages parts of production facilities
A fire broke out at Norsk Hydro’s Gloucester extrusion facility in the UK on Sunday. This has caused damages to parts of the production facilities, while offices were affected by smoke. The plant had halted production over Easter and was not operating when the fire started. The maintenance person...
Kaiser Aluminum’s value added revenue rises 8% YoY in Q1 2019
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, a leading producer of semi-fabricated specialty aluminium products, announced first quarter 2019 results. The Company reported net sales of $395 million in Q1 2019, up approximately 2% year-on-year. Adjusted consolidated EBITDA for the quarter stood at $56 million, up...
Increasing consumption of aluminium extrusions to continue bolstering aluminium billets processing fees
According to Shanghai Metals Market, the processing fees for aluminium billets are likely to remain strong in the medium terms, as the orders for aluminium extrusions have improved in a peak during March-May season. In March, the operating rates across major Chinese aluminium extrusion producers...
