European aluminium foil deliveries rise 5.8% in Q2 as demand shows signs of recovery
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....
30G-ready aluminium capacitors: KYOCERA AVX unveils vibration-proof AEVA, AEVB series
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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Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative website relaunched
Prior to the world leading ALUMINIUM exposition the Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI), which supports foil growth globally and coordinates information on sustainability and recovery, relaunched its website, www.global-alufoil.org. In line with objectives of GLAFRI to build ‘one...
Aluminum Association updates on North American Downstream Market
The Association’s “Index of Net New Orders of Aluminum Mill Products” for August was down 2.4 percent from July. Orders for flat roll products (sheet, plate, can stock and foil) declined 1.9 percent over the previous month, orders for extruded products were down 4.0 percent, while orders for redraw...
China’s aluminum semis exports up 14.3% MoM in July
China exported 320,000 mt of aluminum semis in July, up 15.1% YoY and 14.3% MoM, China Customs data revealed. Extrusion exports increased 34.92% YoY and 4.32% MoM to 72,500 mt in July. Foil exports also grew 15.81% YoY and 12.73% MoM to 78,800 mt. Exports of plate/sheet and strip totaled 151,700...
Nanshan Aluminum to build 40,000-tpy high-precision aluminum foil project
Longkou Nanshan Aluminum Rolling New Materials Co. is planning to build a 40,000-tpy high-precision multi-functional aluminum foil project in Longkou, Shandong. The project will take three years to construct, Shandong Nanshan Aluminum Co. – its parent company – said in its report filed to the...
Alufoil Trophy 2015 open for entries: Rolling out excellence in aluminium foil applications and design
EAFA, the European Aluminium Foil Association, announced that entries for the Alufoil Trophy 2015 competition are now open until 21 November 2014. The Alufoil Trophy recognises and rewards the use of aluminium foil and aluminium closures in all its many forms and uses. From rolls in the kitchen,...
Exports drive growth of aluminium foil production in first half of 2014
The European Aluminium Foil Association, EAFA, has reported half year results which continue to show a modest, but steady, recovery in demand for both thin and thicker gauges. This is largely led by a strong showing from exports, which are 28% ahead of 2013. European* deliveries remains flat with...
Aluminum Association updates downstream aluminium statistics for July
The Aluminum Association’s “Index of Net New Orders of Aluminum Mill Products” for July was up 4.8 percent over June. Orders for flat roll products (sheet, plate, can stock and foil) rose 5.9 percent over the previous month, orders for extruded products were up 4.4 percent, while orders for redraw...
China’s aluminum semis exports grow less than expected to 280,000 tonnes in June
China’s aluminum semis exports did not grow as much as expected in June, Shanghai Metals Market learned. Outbound shipments rose only 2.9% from a year ago to 280,000 tonnes. Overseas buyers continued to push for lower prices, squeezing Chinese producer margins. Besides, many processors preferred to...
Showa Denko ups high-purity aluminum foils capacity in China
Showa Denko (SDK) has decided to expand its capacity to produce high-purity aluminum foils for aluminum electrolytic capacitors in China. It will increase productive capacity of Showa Denko Aluminum (Nangtong) (SDAN) from 400 tons a month at present to 600 tons a month. SDK plans to start operation...
China’s Henan Mingtai Aluminium signs 2,000-tpy aluminum foil supply contract
Henan Mingtai Al. Industrial Co. signed an annual supply contract of 2,000 tonnes of aluminum foil on July 3, southmoney.com reported yesterday. The long-term contract, worth 30 million yuan ($4.86 million), was signed with Henan Yuyang Aluminium Foil Co. The contract sum is equivalent to roughly...
Novelis completes sale of North America consumer foil business to Reynolds consumer products
Novelis Inc., the world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, today announced that it has completed the sale of its North American consumer foil products business to Reynolds Consumer Products LLC for $33.75 million. The transaction includes foil manufacturing plants in Toronto, ON, and...
China’s ALCHA to get 100,000-tpy Aluminum Plate, Foil and Sheet/Strip, Project Planning late 2014
Jiangsu ALCHA Aluminium Co. will get its capacity building of a 100,000-tpy aluminum plate, foil and sheet/strip project late this year,reported cnal.com today. 8 casting rolling lines were put online for this project this January, it added.
Innovation in packaging technology awarded
European Aluminium Foil Association annual awards this year included three innovative drinks packaging applications. The EAFA this year included a discretionary award – a cross-category award that recognises an exceptionally remarkable achievement, application or design using alufoil, which takes...
European BBQ Championship 2014 in Poland supported by Europe’s aluminium industry
The European BBQ Championship will take place 20-21 June at the Charlotta Valley Resort and Spa on the Polish Baltic Sea coast and will be supported by the European aluminium industry. About 12,000 visitors are expected to watch more than 30 BBQ teams from 15 European countries displaying their...
Zhongfu Industrial Co. to pay close watch to high-end market
China Aluminum Network Zhongfu Industrial’s board secretary Yangping said the company will pay close attention to the high-end market of aluminum and aluminum alloy plate/strip/foil, efforts to realize target product positioning of “ high alloy content, high surface quality and high size...
China aluminium foil market totalled 3.4Mn tonnes in 2013
As of late 2013, the capacity of aluminum foil in China, as the world´s largest producer of aluminum sheets, strips and foils, hit 3.4 million tons/a; the capacity of aluminum cold rolling sheet/strip and aluminum hot rolling strip both reached 12.5 million tons/a. In particular, "1+4" hot...
Dufex process helps Frith’s Flexible Packaging win trophy in Interpack 2014
Frith’s Flexible Packaging was the recipient of an Alufoil Trophy for an outstanding decorative print finish on a limited edition cigar humidor made for Integral Logistics. The Alufoil Trophy 2014 featured many original, yet practical, solutions for products using alufoil packaging and aluminium...
Bright start to 2014 for alufoil deliveries in Europe and abroad
Deliveries of both thin and thicker gauges of aluminium foil have made a bright start in the first quarter of 2014, according to figures released recently by EAFA, the European Aluminium Foil Association. In particular exports from Europe recorded an excellent increase compared with the same period...
