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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AluMag forecasts aluminium demand for NEV battery housings in China to grow at a CAGR of 28% by 2030
According to a recent finalized study completed by AluMag, 43% of all New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) produced in China are fitted with an aluminium tray, which forms the lower part of the EV battery housing. Out of that, 36% has extruded aluminium while 7% has a cast aluminium tray. The remaining 57%...
Constellium to add aluminium extrusion press at its Singen plant
Constellium is installing a new aluminium extrusion press to expand capacity at its plant in Singen, Germany. The company will construct a dedicated 8,000 sq m hall on its Singen campus for an expected start of production in mid-2020. Paul Warton, president of Constellium’s Automotive Structures...
Kaiser Aluminum’s 2018 net sales up approximately 13%; Value added revenue for aerospace application increases 6%
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation announced results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2018. For the fourth quarter of 2018 , Kaiser reported net sales of $389 million, from $353 million last year, reflecting 4% higher shipments and a 6% increase in average selling price. Value added...
Zhongwang Group to invest in aluminium alloy processing project in Henan in collaboration with government
According to a news release on the Henan people’s government on Saturday February 23, Luoyang government of Henan province has signed a contract with aluminium extrusion producer Liaoning Zhongwang Group last week to construct an aluminium alloy processing plant in Yichuan country of Luoyang....
Operating rates across Chinese aluminium extrusion manufacturers lower in January 2019
Shanghai Metals Market research found that operating rates across some 50 Chinese extrusion manufacturers in January dropped on an incessant weak demand from the construction extrusion sector. Surveyed extrusion manufacturers in the said month operated at 49.02 per cent, month-on-month down by 5.67...
Netherlands’ aluminium smelter reopens potline one after six years
Aldel, located in Delfzijl, Netherlands, announced the reopening of potline one, which was closed for six years. Acquired by York Capital in November 2017, the smelter is in the process of a significant capital investment programme to return the plant to its original production levels. Full annual...
Vestre’s new outdoor furniture made of Hydro’s aluminium profiles
Vestre, one of Scandinavia's leading manufacturers of sustainable furniture with Scandinavian design for urban and outdoor environments, will present a new series of outdoor furniture made of wood and aluminium at Stockholm Design Week 2019. Consisting of park benches in various designs, litter...
Hayleys’ aluminium extrusions subsidiary Alumex reports Rs 63.4 million loss in December quarter
Alumex, the aluminium extrusions subsidiary of Sri Lanka’s Hayleys group, reported in its interim financial results that it lost 63.4 million rupees in the December 2018 quarter compared with a net profit of 102 million in the same period last year. However, sales rose 17 per cent to 1.3 billion...
Metra been the real star in the transportation section of INDO-ITALIAN HUB, with participation to INCAL 2019
In concurrent with INCAL 2019, the INDO-ITALIAN METALHUB programme by ArtValley also continued with great success, targeting at decision makers in the industrial sectors in India and in Italy while focusing on the industrial and cultural exchange between the two countries. The programme...
An Interview with Jan Guthmann, Managing Director, Herrmann + Hieber, equipment supplier for aluminium extrusion plants
AlCircle had an opportunity to speak to Jan Guthmann, Managing Director, Herrmann + Hieber , a leading supplier of advanced automated equipment solutions to the steel and aluminium extrusion sector in Europe during ALUMINIUM 2018 fair in Dusseldorf. Here is an excerpt from the brief interview:...
DOC confirms that door thresholds are covered by the AD/CVD duties on Chinese aluminum extrusions
Responding to requests for scope rulings from Columbia Aluminum Products, LLC, Worldwide Door Components, Inc., and MJB Wood Group, Inc., U.S. Department of Commerce issued a final decision on December 19, 2018 that that door thresholds are covered by the scope of the AD/CVD orders on aluminium...
Recap 2018: The year saw unprecedented growth in EVs boosting aluminium demand
There were more than 3.5 million passenger electric vehicles (EVs) sold globally and about 421,000 electric buses at the end of June 2018, bringing the total number of EVs sold to 3.97 million, according to a new report from Bloomberg New Energy Finance. The use of EV in passenger cars and public...
Aluminium extrusions manufacturer Alumex signs on as strategic partner to Architect 2019
Alumex PLC, a manufacturer of aluminium profiles in Sri Lanka, announced its continuing role as Strategic Partner to the country’s largest construction and architecture exhibition, Architect 2019 for the 10th consecutive year. Organized by the Sri Lanka Institute of Architects, the exhibition will...
FONNOV Aluminium launches new surface treatment aluminium
Aluminium extrusion manufacturer FONNOV Aluminium has launched new surface treatment aluminium, a new product with fluorocarbon paint coating (PVDF finish) and waterborne paint coating. The company claims the new product will make a breakthrough in city architecture and home decoration. FONNOV...
China’s exports of aluminium plate/sheet, strip up 53% YoY in November 2018
According to the latest export-import data released by China's General Administration of Customs, total aluminium plate/sheet, strip exports by China stood at 242,300 tonnes in November 2018, an increase of 83934 tonnes or 53% from 158366 tonnes in November 2017. {newsStudioGallery} On month on...
Purso Group acquires the Dutch company Nedal Aluminium
Purso Group Oy, based in Nokia, Finland, has purchased the share capital of the Dutch company Nedal Aluminium B.V. in the largest company acquisition of its history. The transaction doubles the former’s production capacity and opens new markets in Central Europe. Purso Oy, which processes aluminium...
A brief Interview with Bani Baran, International Sales & Marketing Director, Com-S, Istanbul, Turkey
Com-S is an Istanbul based company dealing in aluminium extrusion dies and tools and supplying to the extruders in Europe and MENA region. AlCircle had a brief discussion with Bani Baran, International Sales & Marketing Director for Com-S on their business strategies and industry outlook. Here is...
Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions (KPEX) to expand its Bowling Green aluminum extrusion plant
Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc. which opened an extrusion plant for the automotive sector in Bowling Green, Kentucky in in February 2017 will expand the plant with a US$42 million investment, adding 90 new jobs and increasing overall Kentucky investment to US$95 million. Kentucky...
