European aluminium foil deliveries showed a clear improvement in the second quarter of 2026, following a subdued first quarter. EAFA member companies delivered around 238,000 tonnes between April and June, up 0.6 per cent year on year and 5.8 per cent higher than the 225,000 tonnes delivered in Q1....
US-headquartered global manufacturer of advanced electronic components, KYOCERA AVX has launched two new aluminium electrolytic capacitor series, viz., AEVA and AEVB, designed for high-vibration and high-temperature resistance in industrial applications such as robotics, motor controls,...
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<p>China urged the U.S. government on Thursday to act "prudently" to avoid damaging economic relations between the two countries, in a strongly worded response to Washington's preliminary decision to slap anti-dumping duties on Chinese aluminium foil.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: bottom;...
<p>The United States Commerce Department yesterday announced that they have imposed countervailing duties on aluminium foil imports from China. The Commerce Department found imports of aluminium foil from China are subsidised. The Department has imposed duties ranging from 16.56 per cent to 80.97...
<p>The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) announced that the entries for the Alufoil Trophy 2018 are now open. The deadline for the entries is 24 November 2017.The competition which is being organised by EAFA hunt for the best products which are either made from aluminium foil or aluminium...
<p>A researcher at Queen’s University in Belfast, has developed a technique to convert dirty aluminium foil into a biofuel catalyst. The technique would help in solving waste and energy problems. Around 20,000 tonnes of aluminium foil packaging is wasted every year in the UK, a...
<p>According to the latest reports from Aluminum Association, estimated net shipments of Aluminium Sheet and Plate by U.S. and Canadian producers were up in June 2017. Domestic producers shipped 750.5 million pounds of Aluminium Sheet and Plate during June 2017, a rise of 2.9 % over June 2016....
<p>Ahmed Osman, a researcher at Queen’s University Belfast, has successfully recycled aluminium foil waste into an alumina based biofuel catalyst. The chemical is found to be more reactive yet cheaper than commercial alumina refined from bauxite. The out-of-the-box approach if adopted in...
<p>China’s export of light gauge aluminium foils are falling because of anti-dumping duty imposed by India and anti-dumping investigation by the US. The anti- dumping measures on aluminium foils affected the overseas export orders in China. Recently, aluminium processors told SMM that...
<p>India's biggest tax reform Goods and Services Tax (GST) began to roll out from Friday midnight, June 30. A number of products rate started affecting after the implementation of GST. Some of the products become cheaper while some becomes costlier with the new tax regime. Aluminium foils become...
<p>According to the latest Aluminum Association report, estimated net shipments of aluminium sheet and plate by U.S. and Canadian producers stood at 752.3 million pounds during May 2017, up 7.1% YoY. On a month on month comparison, shipments rose 7.6% over April 2017. YTD shipments through May 2017...
<p>According to a report published by Shanghai Metals Market, anti-dumping measures have affected the overseas export orders in China. Recently, aluminium processors told SMM that the measures against China have started affecting their export orders.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle;...
<p>United Romanian Breweries Bereprod (URBB) will be selling its cans covered in an aluminium foil. The URBB invested EUR 2 million for the implementation of the new technology. The company decided to wrap the top of its can with an aluminium foil in order to protect against external...
Aluminium foil is more than just a convenient food packaging material. The global aluminium foil packaging market will reach 12.45 million tons by 2020, recording a CAGR of 6.47 per cent, according to analysts at Technavio, Aluminium foil, which is a malleable material, can be moulded without...
<p>As the deadline for use of nylon packaging materials looms in Nairobi, and with the government being strict about not reversing the ban of environmentally hazardous material, local shoppers, retailers, and plastic paper manufactures are now looking for alternative materials.</p> <p...
<p>Hindalco Industries Ltd. has an intention to invest $773 million in the next five years in order to increase its capacity to manufacture processed products such as aluminium panels. The reason behind the intention is the country’s plan to boost investments in building...
<p>The week gone by is marked by a few quarterly results, project announcements, product announcement etc. There are some positive developments in production, shipment and revenue. Automotive sector continues to drive the aluminium market, making the downstream producers focus on the...
<p>The Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI) has announced the launch of The Robert V Neher Award, an award that would recognize the best innovative packaging and technical applications in the field of aluminium foil and closures through an academic competition.</p> <p style="text-align:...
<p>According to the latest figures released by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), European markets started 2017 with strong demand for all grades of aluminium foil. Production increased 1.5% YoY to 226,900 tonnes in Q1 2017. Exports registered a downturn in Q1 in comparison to Q1 2016,...
<p>To protect domestic aluminium manufacturers from below-cost imports and to ensure fair trade practices, India’s Finance Ministry has imposed a definitive anti-dumping duty of up to USD 1.63 per kg on imports of aluminium foil from China. </p> <p><img style="vertical-align:...
