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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China maintains its surplus aluminium by making beer cans & foils
Aluminium factories located in China are using the metal more for making beer cans as well as cigarette packaging. They have maintained their surplus production for the eighth year although other producers like United Co. Rusal & Alcoa Inc. (AA) has cut down their output. China’s total production...
Aluminum Association updates on downstream market in North America
Aluminum prices had their ups and downs this week. The LME cash price rose $40/mt to its mid-week peak of $1,758/mt only to retreat to $1,732/mt at week’s end. Estimated shipments of Extruded Products by U.S. and Canadian producers totaled 1,090 million pounds in the first quarter of 2014, up 6.7...
North American Aluminum new mill orders rose 0.32% in April ‘14
The statistics released by the Aluminum Association indicates that the new mill orders for the month of April 2014 have increased marginally by 0.32% over the previous month. The year-to-date new mill orders index is down 1.16%. New orders for plates were down in April when compared with March this...
Dongxing Aluminium offers a new range of high quality telecommunication material
Dongxing Aluminium is a Chinese firm that specializes in the research and production of household/catering aluminium foil. The company now also offers high quality telecommunication materials. Few of the materials in this category include aluminium foil for cable, aluminium shielding tape,...
Study proves aluminium household foil a sustainable sandwich wrap option
A recent study at the Institute for Energy and Environmental Research (IFEU) in Germany, disproves the common consumer belief, namely that a disposable product has a far greater environmental impact than a reusable solution and shows that aluminium household foil is a sustainable option that...
Amcor flexibles wins two 2014 Alufoil Trophies
Demonstrating Amcor’s ability to offer the highest quality in innovative and creative packaging solutions, Amcor Flexibles is proud to be the recipient of two awards in the prestigious Alufoil Trophy 2014 organised by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). In the category of Consumer...
Alcoa expands Brazil rolling mill to capture growing demand for specialty packaging in Latin America
Alcoa announced a $40 million investment (100 million BRL) in its Itapissuma, Brazil, rolling mill to increase production of specialty foils for aseptic and flexible packages. Demand for specialty packaging in Brazil is expected to rise seven percent annually over the next three years due to...
Alufoil markets stable in 2013 as outlook for growth improves
Full year results for the European aluminium foil sector, released by EAFA, the European Aluminium Foil Association, show a stable, but largely flat market in the past twelve months, while the outlook for 2014 is viewed optimistically, with a general recovery in demand expected to gather pace both...
Foil rollers joined forces in a new Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI)
More than 30 foil rollers from all continents have joined forces in a new Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI) to support foil growth globally and coordinate messages on sustainability and recovery. With the market for aluminium foil expected to grow by 4-5% CAGR up to 2018 the industry...
China's Aluminium Semis Exports to Climb in 2014 on Domestic Cost Advantage: SMM
China’s aluminium product exports are expected to climb in 2014 as semis producers are gaining a cost advantage from more depressed domestic prices of the metal, Shanghai Metals Market said at its 9th Copper & Aluminium Summit. Chinese exports of aluminium plates and strips may rise by 9.5%...
Shandong Hongqiao issues 1.2 billion yuan corporate bonds for two new fabrication projects
Shandong Hongqiao New Material Co. issued a total of 1.2 billion yuan ($196 mn) for financing two fabrication projects and supplementing the working capital, as reported by China Economic Herald. The company raised their funds by issuing a 7-year corporate bond with a sum of 1.1 bilion yuan . This...
Alufoil Trophy winners earn more honours with WorldStar awards
Four products, which won the coveted Alufoil Trophy in 2013, have been recognised by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) with the award of a WorldStar 2014 for packaging excellence. The winning alufoil products were made by Constantia Flexibles and Amcor Flexibles and cover food, beverage and...
DONGXING Aluminium launches superior quality aluminium foil strip and foil shielding tape
With an aim to facilitate the growth of food processing industry, aluminium foil shielding tape, aluminium foil strips and other food packaging foils was introduced by Dongxing Aluminium, a China based company recently. They have plans to come up with food packaging materials that can preserve food...
UACJ Corporation completes acquisition of all shares in Hydro Aluminium Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
UACJ Corporation issued a press release on October 30, 2013, entitled "Notice of Change of Sub-subsidiary (Through Acquisition of Shares) regarding UACJ Foil Corporation, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of UACJ. UACJ hereby provides notice that the acquisition of shares was conducted as...
Rusal Armenal increases aluminum foil production 5,2% for Jan-Nov 2013
The sole producer of aluminum foil in Armenia , CJSC Rusal-Armenal Plant, increased production 5,2% for Jan- Nov 2013 versus the same period of 2012 - up to 25,375 thousand tons of foil, the National Statistical Service reported. Foil rolling for Jan- Nov 2013 grew 1.1% to 17,8 tons (17.6 tons for...
Charity organization helps people recycle festive aluminium scraps
The festive period is traditionally the season for giving, but it’s also an opportunity to give something back. Milton Keynes Christian Foundation is helping people recycle aluminium foil packaging and aluminium drinks cans left over from the new year party. Not only will you be helping this...
Ess Dee Aluminium bags two awards at National Quality Convention
Ess Dee Aluminum, one of the country's leading aluminum foil manufacturers, has bagged two awards in National Concept on Quality Convention. The event was held in Durgapur from December 20 to 23, 2013 and attracted more than 1,200 teams and 5,000 participants from across the country. "We are proud...
Turkey Launches Anti-dumping Probe on Chinese Aluminium Foils
Turkey’s Department of Dumping and Subsidy Investigation launched anti-dumping probe on Chinese aluminium foils, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said. The probe was launched on Dec. 21 and Chinese goods involved are declared under tariff code 760711 and 760719, MOFCOM said in a statement on...
