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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Romania's Alumil Rom Industry posts 56% drop in first half profit
<p>Alumil Rom Industry, producer and distributor of aluminium extrusion and profiles for architectural use in Romania, registered a net profit of 230,954 lei ($303,600/224,700 euro) in the first six months of 2017, down by 56 per cent. The company said in an unaudited financial statement...
Week in Review: half yearly results make the headlines for downstream aluminium sector
<p>The downstream aluminium sector last week is marked by a half yearly results, product announcement and market report on global aluminium casting. Hulamin Extrusions performed consistently despite further weakening of domestic market conditions. With this article, let’s revisit some of...
EMH introduces lightweight aluminium rail jib cranes
<p>Engineered Material Handling (EMH), a manufacturer and supplier of a complete line of overhead material handling equipment has launched the AL Systems Aluminium Rail Jib Cranes, a series of lightweight aluminium cranes for applications like underneath bridge cranes, outdoor loading docks,...
Constellium HSA6 high-strength aluminium alloys introduced for automotive components
<p>Constellium N.V. has introduced a new generation of high-strength 6000-series alloys, Constellium HSA6TM, to help automakers meet growing demand for lighter weight vehicles. Constellium HSA6TM is in production for several 2017 and 2018 model year vehicles, including the MINI Countryman.</p> <p...
Top five aluminium extrusion companies in UK
<p>Aluminium extrusion is one of the most popular forms of aluminium products used every day in a number of innovative application areas. The possibilities for using aluminium profiles have no bounds. They are used for their strength, flexibility, durability and sustainability in a number of end...
Aluminium Extrusion Industries Nigeria reports 43% drop in profit
<p>Aluminium Extrusion Industries plc Nigeria has reported results for second quarter 2017. The company’s net profit has declined 43% to NGN34.1 million against NGN60.1 million, reported during the same period of FY2016. Aluminium Extrusion Industries Plc is Nigeria-based company that...
China dumping solar panels hurts aluminium frames market; India launches AD probe
<p>In response to a petition by the Indian Solar Manufacturers Association (ISMA) the Directorate of Anti-Dumping & Allied Duties, India, has initiated an investigation against solar equipment imports from China. The solar cell and equipment imports, the Association claims, are hurting the...
Aluminium Association reports rise in North American aluminium product shipments in June
<p>According to the latest report from Aluminum Association, shipments of aluminium powder and paste by domestic producers in the U.S. and Canada, including imports stood at 7.41 million pounds during June 2017, up 2.9% YoY. On a month on month comparison, shipments were off 7.0% from May...
China's aluminium semi-finished and finished products exports surge in June and H1 2017
<p>According to the export import data released by the General Administration of Customs on July 24, China's exports of aluminium semis and finished products for June 2017 increased by around 20 per cent on year-on-year basis, while exports for the first six months of 2017 surged by 6 per cent and...
NID may use aluminium for signage design for metro rail project
<p>National Institute of Design (NID), a design school in Ahmedabad, has secured Metro rail’s project for the design of signages on the entire stretch of the railway line. The project also includes stations which will connect Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar. The signages are expected to be made of...
Top five aluminium extrusion companies in Malaysia
Aluminium extrusion is a process of shaping aluminium alloy by forcing it through a die of the desired cross- section. It is the most popular aluminium shaping process that offers endless possibilities in product design. Aluminium extrusions find it uses in a number of end user sectors such as...
Aluminium extrusion and wire scrap prices in China register substantial rise in daily price index
<p>China is experiencing an increase in investments in secondary aluminium production and producers are shifting focus on using scrap generated within China. China is generating a large amount of aluminium scrap every month.</p> <p>Here is an analysis of the price trends of aluminium extrusion and...
Hydro acquires Orkla's 50% interest in Sapa to form global aluminium conglomerate
<p>Norsk Hydro have entered into an agreement with Orkla to purchase Orkla's 50% interest in Sapa for a value of NOK 27 billion. This will give Hydro the full ownership in the global leader in extruded aluminium solutions making Hydro a leading global integrated aluminium company with more than...
Curtain Wall Coalition holds ground against tariff on primary aluminium import to the U.S.
<p>The Curtain Wall Coalition (CWC) is an organization that represents the U.S. curtain wall fabricators and installers. As downstream consumers of aluminium, especially aluminium extrusions, they have expressed their stand against any tariff on the import of primary aluminium. They argued...
No countervailing duty from now: Australia withdraws tariff on Vietnamese aluminium extrusion
<p>The Viet Nam Competition Authority (VCA) made an announcement on Tuesday, 4th July, that the Australia Anti-Dumping Commission (ADC) completed an investigation on alleged dumping of aluminium extrusions. ADC will not impose countervailing duty on aluminium extrusions imported from Viet...
LB Aluminium’s net profit drops 76% for 4QFY17, revenue increases 14%
<p>LB Aluminium Bhd, the largest supplier of aluminium extrusion in Malaysia, announced its net profit and revenue for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2017 (4QFY17). The company also reported net profit and revenue for the full year<strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong><img style="vertical-align:...
New SAF Midwest location to open for aluminium extrusion/sheet sales & fabrication services
<p>SAF (Southern Aluminum Finishing Co.) announces the opening of a new SAF Midwest Branch on August 1, 2017 at 5302 W. 78th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46268. The 40,000 sq ft SAF Indianapolis facility is equipped to sell aluminum sheet, extrusions, and architectural metal fabrication services such...
Zimbabwe’s ALMIN Metal opens new sales unit to expand aluminium extrusions business
<p>ALMIN Metal Industries Limited of Zimbabwe recently announced the opening of a distribution unit at the erstwhile Radiator and Tinning premises in Bulawayo’s Belmont. The company said it also has plans to set up a manufacturing plant in the city.</p> <p>ALMIN Metal opened the new sales...
