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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Constellium to expand Decin operations to meet soaring aluminium profiles demand
Constellium has planned to expand its operations in Decin, Czech Republic, to support increasing demand for hard and soft alloy profiles and bars from automotive customers across Europe. The expansion, which is scheduled for completion by October 2019, will include a new casthouse and extrusion...
Product manufacturers and end users concern over price and supply disruptions in aluminium
The recent aluminium price rise after the U.S. sanction of Rusal, the leading Russian aluminum producer has created concern among buyers and sellers of the metal and also is threatening end user companies with profit drops. During April, aluminium prices swung over their widest monthly range since...
apt Extrusions inaugurates a new aluminium extrusion press from SMS group
apt Extrusions GmbH & Co. KG, Monheim, Germany has inaugurated a new 27-MN front-loading press supplied by SMS group. The company has replaced the 20-MN press with the new 27-MN extrusion press. image Source: SMS group “The scope also comprises related billet heating equipment including an extrutec...
Taweelah Aluminium Extrusion Company inaugurated in Kizad
Sheikh Sultan bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan, Executive Council Member of Abu Dhabi, inaugurated one-of-a-kind highly automated and flexible aluminium extrusion plant Taweelah Aluminium Extrusion Company (Talex) on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, at the Kizad Industrial City in Abu Dhabi. Formed through a joint...
Kaiser Aluminium’s semi-fabricated products shipments up in Q1 2018
One of the world’s leading semi-fabricated aluminium producer Kaiser Aluminium Corporation announced financial and production results for the first quarter of 2018. The company reported net income of $26 million in Q1 2018, from $36 million in the same period previous year. “First quarter 2018...
AEC joins industry voices in opposing quotas on primary aluminum imports
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) stands in support of the Aluminum Association’s position that the Trump Administration must not impose quotas on imported primary aluminum products. Considering the disruption of this vital supply chain because of the Russian sanctions, any additional restraint...
AluMore completes successful casting pit upgrades at Sierra Aluminum
AluMore in conjunction with their partner company, Dynamic Concept successfully completed an upgrade to the casting pit at Sierra Aluminum in Riverside, California. Following 3‐D laser inspection of the casting pit, a new guide rail system was installed along with a new casting platen and cylinder...
Short Supply of Metal is Impacting U.S. Aluminum Extruders
In recent weeks the members of the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) have seen unprecedented disruption to the primary aluminum supply chain. Last month, the Trump Administration announced 10% tariffs on all primary aluminum products imported into the United States as a result of the Department of...
Constellium orders new homogenizing furnace for its aluminium extrusions facility in Decin
Constellium Extrusions Decin s.r.o., based in the Czech Republic, is expanding its aluminium casthouse capacity with the order of a new homogenizing furnace and a helical ultrasonic testing station and billet saw for aluminium extrusion billets. Hertwich Engineering, a company of SMS group, will...
Aluminum Extruders Council recognizes two Individuals for outstanding service
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) presented awards to two individuals recognizing their outstanding contributions to the Council during the 2018 AEC Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference held in March in Coronado, CA. Each year, AEC recognizes one or more individuals for their excellent service...
Hydro completes acquisition of Arconic's two extrusion plants in Brazil
Norsk Hydro completes s acquisition of Arconic’s two extrusion plants in Brazil on April 2, 2018, strengthening Hydro’s downstream position in Brazil and creating a solid platform for further growth. The two extrusion plants at Utinga and Tubarão in southern Brazil that belonged to Arconic have one...
Capral Aluminium extends support to trailer manufacturers
Capral Aluminium, the largest aluminium extruder in Melbourne, Australia, with a national footprint of five extrusion plants operating eight press lines, five powder coating lines, one anodising line and 7.2 hectare plot of land boasting three sprawling warehouses, earns a remarkable recognition in...
Aluminium Extrusion production picks up in Hebei after the winter heating season
After a winter heating season between November 2017 and March 2018, which had literally resulted in a temporary manufacturing halt, aluminium extrusion producers in North China are gradually recommencing their productions. As reported by Shanghai Metal Market, one company in Hebei province has...
China Zhongwang Q4 profit jumps on strong sales of automotive aluminium products
China Zhongwang, world’s leading aluminium extrusions product manufacturer, announced its fourth quarter results. The company’s net profit jumped in the fourth quarter as it ramped up sales of new products for the transportation sector, according to news published by Reuters. China Zhongwang...
China partially wins WTO case over Obama-era U.S. tariffs
The United States did not fully comply with a 2014 ruling against its anti-subsidy tariffs on a range of Chinese products, a World Trade Organization compliance panel said in a ruling on Wednesday that either side can appeal within 20 days. The ruling came ahead of the White House’s announcement on...
Flexible extrusion specialists launch high-performance aluminium bi-fold lock-housing mechanism and cover
Birmingham-based ExtrudaSeal has launched a new high-performance lock housing mechanism with easy to fit Eurogroove cover for aluminium bi-folding door systems. Developed in response to fabricator demand, the rigid PVC-U extrusion delivers an exacting and flush fit inside the sash frame, minimising...
Equistone to acquire aluminium roofing manufacturer BOAL Group
Equistone , one of Europe's leading mid-market private equity investors, announced it will acquire a majority stake in BOAL Group, a manufacturer of high-performance aluminium greenhouse roof and side-wall systems for glass and poly greenhouses in the Netherlands. No financial transactions were...
Patrick Industries acquires Indiana based Aluminum Metals Company
Patrick Industries, Inc. announced complete acquisition of the business and certain assets of Aluminum Metals Company, LLC, based at Elkhart, Indiana. AMC is a manufacturer and distributor of aluminium products including coil, fabricated sheets and extrusions, in addition to roofing products for...
