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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The global aluminium downstream, in 2026, looks with a fresh wave of energy, driven by changing corporate strategies, stronger demand signals and shifting leadership priorities. From stock fluctuations and portfolio adjustments to growth forecasts tied to capacity and changes in the boardroom,...
As 2025 has made an exit with 2026 endeavours coming into practice, the aluminium extrusion market witnessed a steady Y-o-Y growth. The global demand approximately reached 34.3 million tonnes in 2024 , against almost 49.9 million tonnes of annual installed capacity. Accounting for about two-thirds...
The weekly operating rate of leading domestic aluminium downstream processing enterprises fell 0.6 percentage points W-o-W to 60.8 per cent. Due to weak orders, environmental protection-related controls, and high aluminium prices, downstream operations further deepened into the off-season. By...
The Imo State Government has officially recommissioned the Imo Aluminium Extrusion Industries Limited (ALEX) in Inyishi, Ikeduru Local Government Area, marking the full revival of one of the state’s oldest and most strategic industrial assets. At the official flag-off ceremony on Tuesday, the...
On the closing of Nigerian Exchange (NGX) last week, Aluminium Extrusion emerged as the standout performer after a sharp rally that placed it at the top of the weekly gainers’ table. The aluminiumstock surged by 59.35 per cent to close at N12.35 ( USD 0.0082), reflecting heightened investor...
The weekly operating rate of leading domestic aluminium downstream processing enterprises fell 0.4 percentage points w-o-w to 61.9 per cent, with the market continuing to show structural divergence. The operating rate of primary aluminium alloy remained stable at 60.2 per cent, as long-term...
Violeta Pisin, Product Manager at EngView Systems, leads the Scan Fit & Measure (SFM) solution with over a decade of expertise in high-precision metrology for the extrusion sector. She has been instrumental in advancing automated inspection, data integration, and MDC-driven traceability for...
Norsk Hydro has revealed its plans for a major restructuring of its European Extrusions business, putting forward a proposal to close five manufacturing sites across the region. The company says the move is intended to consolidate its footprint and reinforce competitiveness in what it describes as...
This week, the aluminium downstream sector has presented a mix of progress and challenges across global markets. In Europe, a rise in foil demand and some exciting new production technologies have surfaced. Meanwhile, the US is grappling with operational hurdles, Asia is experiencing a...
As 2025 draws to a close, the aluminium extrusion industry finds itself steadier than it started, as global usage is expected to settle at 35.25 million tonnes, just above 34.27 million tonnes in 2024, a modest 2.8 per cent increase that reflects stability in a market still navigating post-pandemic...
Aluminium supplier Al Taiseer Group Talco Industrial Company (TALCO), an aluminium extrusion company in Saudi Arabia has opened a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s aluminium sector with a preliminary agreement to acquire Eastern Aluminium Extrusion Factory. The non-binding MoU allows TALCO, an...
Aluminium Extruders Council has announced the Aluminum Extrusion Student Design Competition for 2026. The event is sponsored by the ET Foundation and administered by the Aluminum Extruders Council. The AEC.org website contains educational information about end use application of aluminum...
Recently, Maan Aluminium has announced plans to accumulate INR 8.319 billion (USD 100 million approx.) through a preferential allotment of 5.9 million equity shares, priced at INR 141 (USD 1.70 approx) per share. The proposal will be discussed for shareholders’ approval at an Extraordinary General...
Emirates Extrusion Factory (EEF), the UAE’s leading aluminium extrusion producer, has recently celebrated three decades in business with new investment in state-of-the-art technology and eco-friendly manufacturing. A subsidiary of Dubai Investments Industries, EEF has evolved from a tiny local unit...
Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the recycling and remelting of aluminium scrap and the production of unforged and wrought aluminium alloys at their facilities across China including...
Qatar Aluminium Manufacturing Company (QAMCO) reported a strong performance for the third quarter and the nine months ended 30 September 2025, driven by firmer aluminium prices, steady output, and solid market demand. In Q3 2025, the company produced 172 thousand metric tonnes of aluminium, a small...
The operating rate of leading downstream aluminium processing enterprises in China this week was 62.4 per cent, down 0.1 per cent W-o-W, showing a characteristic of "stabilisation during the peak season with internal divergence." Specifically, the operating rate for primary aluminium alloy rose 0.6...
Al Arabia Company for Manufacturing and Painting Aluminium is gearing up to ramp up its annual exports to over 10,000 tonnes with a strategic makeover. This transformation into a fully integrated industrial complex, complete with cutting-edge production lines and a range of expansion projects, has...
