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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In the foundational article of this AL Circle exclusive series, we showcased the financial reality awaiting downstream aluminium exporters in 2028 . We established that the European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will permanently erase the comfortable illusion of the corporate...
In today's highly competitive signage industry, manufacturers require equipment that can consistently deliver precision, flexibility, and efficiency across a wide variety of applications. For Brooks Signs, a leading sign manufacturer based in Brantford, Ontario, investing in an AXYZ PANELBuilder...
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) and the Extrusion Technology Foundation (ET Foundation) have announced the winning entries in the 2026 Rick Merluzzi International Aluminum Extrusion Student Design Competition. University, college, design, and high school students from around the world...
New Zealand has opened a safeguard investigation into imports of certain aluminium extrusion products, according to a notification circulated by the country to the World Trade Organization Committee on Safeguards on May 28, 2026. The investigation was initiated by New Zealand’s Ministry of...
Kawneer, a leading manufacturer of architectural aluminium systems, upgrades its window wall portfolio with the launch of the MetroView® 4-SSG Window Wall . The innovative, unitised system combines a clean aesthetic with superior acoustic and thermal performance. Developed to meet the growing trend...
1. Aluminium semis exports overview In April 2026, China's aluminium semis exports showed a strong rebound. According to customs data, April exports of aluminium semis (including aluminium extrusion, aluminium plate/sheet and strip, aluminium foil, etc.) reached 535,700 tonnes, up 20.9 per cent...
Arab Aluminum Company reported net profit after tax of EGP 2.243 million (USD 45,300) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with a net loss of EGP 6.003 million (USD 121,200) during the same period last year. The company’s sales increased 8 per cent year-on-year to EGP 137.906 million (USD 2.79...
Nam Lee Pressed Metal Industries Limited, a Singapore-based aluminium manufacturing company, reported higher revenue and stable profit for the first half of the financial year ended March 31, 2026, supported by stronger aluminium and reefer container sales. Revenue for the six months rose 28 per...
Daiki Aluminium Industry Co., Ltd. reported higher revenue and profit for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, supported by improved operating performance. The company’s consolidated net sales rose 10.4 per cent year-on-year to JPY 331.1 billion (USD 2.08 billion), while its operating profit...
Over the years, the Middle East has been a notable contributor to the global primary aluminium production and trade. Out of the 6-6.5 million tonnes produced in the region, 5-5.5 million tonnes are exported, underlining the lion’s share of the production being shipped overseas. This share accounts...
Here we present Part 1 of the exclusive interview with John Stokes, General Manager of IDRA Group. Mr Stokes is a well-known Mechanical and Production Engineer with over 37 years of experience in the die casting industry. The conversation was detailed, candid, and insightful to fit into one piece....
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Shanxi Regal Advanced Material Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility operates aluminium re-melting, refining, casting, heat treatment, extrusion, and packing processes, producing...
Perfectus Aluminum and several related businesses have agreed to pay a combined USD 549.5 million to resolve allegations tied to unpaid customs duties on aluminium extrusions imported from China. The settlement involves Perfectus Aluminum Inc., Perfectus Aluminum Acquisitions LLC and four...
OSH Cut CEO, Caleb Chamberlain, announced last week that their second US factory is nearly operational and will be located in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The company plans on investing USD 10 million to equip the 70,000 square-foot facility for on-demand metal fabrication, and it is...
Futures: The most-traded SHFE aluminium 2606 contract closed at RMB 24,885 per tonne, up 1.32 per cent. The price was above MA5 (24,559.00), MA10 (24,603.50), MA30 (24,786.00), and MA60 (24,542.33), with short-term moving averages forming support and the price currently testing upward for a...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that Nanjing Yunhai Aluminum Co., Ltd. has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility manufactures high-quality industrial aluminium alloy cast rods, ingots, and extruded profiles for applications including...
Australia has wrapped up its latest anti-dumping review of Malaysian mill-finish aluminium extrusions, keeping duties on some producers and scrapping measures on another company. Under the decision, which will take effect from June 3, 2026, LB Aluminium will continue to face a floor price...
The proposal for the relocation of the registered office within the same city of New Delhi has been approved by Golkonda Aluminium Extrusions Limited after the company’s board meeting on May 9, 2026. The meeting started at 2:00 PM and ended at 2:30 PM. During the board meeting, the plan was passed...
