Aluminium extrusion usage in building and construction to grow 1.24% CAGR through 2035, with Americas at 1.15%, Europe at 1.30% & MEA at 2.47%
What does the building and construction market mean for aluminium extrusion industry? The answer may depend less on how much the world builds and more on where it builds and what those buildings require. As construction activity picks up across regions, aluminium extrusion is set to follow - but...
Meagan Lalonde joins Metra North America as Architectural Sales Manager
Metra North America, leading manufacturer of engineered architectural systems specialising in custom fenestration, curtain wall, and building envelope solutions, has announced that Meagan Lalonde has joined the company as Architectural Sales Manager. Lalonde brings more than a decade of experience...
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Bonch Aluminum contributes to economy and environment through aluminium recyling
Ethiopia is striding in consistence economic growth by scoring a double digit for a decade. For this achievement, sectors such as agriculture, manufacturing and service played crucial role. The real state and housing development are developing in the capital city and other towns of Ethiopia. The...
Expansion complete for U.S. Aluminum
C.R. Laurence - the leading architectural hardware manufacturer and supplier to the glass and glazing industry - has announced the completed expansion of its U.S. Aluminum Division headquarters in Waxahachie. The renovated facility will enhance production and distribution processes resulting in...
AlumaBridge's first aluminum bridges go up in Quebec, Florida
AlumaBridge's big claim to fame is creating a better bridge, made out of aluminum, which is lighter, stronger, and more durable than traditional options. Travelers should get their first chance to test it out later this summer. The Ann Arbor-based company’s first bridge is being built in Quebec,...
Novelis Brazil unit aims big expansion in export markets
Novelis’ Brazilian unit has decided to concentrate more on export markets, in an attempt to offset declining demand growth in domestic market. According to Tadeu Nardocci, President-South American operations, Novelis, the company plans to expand its presence in the export markets of South America...
Aluminum joints help make complex composite structures
Rock West Composites (RWC) has launched a new system of aircraft-grade, aluminum connector joints that make it possible to construct an extensive variety of structures made of prefabricated carbon fiber composite tubes and plates. Structures made with Carbon Erector joints will be reportedly...
Passive House Institute accredits Sapa's WICLINE 95 window series
The WICLINE 95 window series is one of the most advanced aluminium-frame components to be accredited by the Passive House Institute – and the second accredited passive house window that is being produced by the Sapa group. The WICLINE 95 series is manufactured by Wicona, while the Avantis 95 series...
AAMA releases updated documents on aluminum finishes
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association has updated and released two documents specific to aluminum finishes: AAMA 612-15, Voluntary Specification, Performance Requirements, and Test Procedures for Combined Coatings of Anodic Oxide and Transparent Organic Coatings on Architectural...
AFL introduces aluminum coil bracket for splice enclosures
AFL introduces an aluminum coil bracket for splice enclosures including its Opti-Guard and SB01 products. The aluminum coil bracket is much lighter, making it easier to ship and install. Initially manufactured with steel which required palletizing and stacking for shipment, the new aluminum unit is...
Delhi to host 4th India Minerals and Metals Forum 2015
National capital New Delhi will host the 4th India Minerals and Metals Forum 2015 - Ferrous and Non Ferrous" on Wednesday. The event to be held at Hotel Le Meridien, will be inaugurated by Union Minister of Steel and Mines Narendra Singh Tomar. With the Indian economy expected to grow by over seven...
Operating rate at Chinese aluminum rolling mills and extrusion sector to fall in June
Operating rates at Chinese aluminum rolling mills will fall in June due to softer end user demand, SMM predicts. Hot summer will undermine activity in construction, transportation, and home appliance sectors, hurting demand for aluminum plate, strip and foil. The operating rate in foil segment...
Jaguar updates XJ range of all-aluminium executive sedan
Hot on the heels of last week's new BMW 7 Series reveal, the Brits have struck back with Jaguar's latest XJ luxury offering. The all-aluminium executive sedan has been given a refresh, with key highlights including a larger front grille, new LED headlights and rear lights for the outside, while a...
New Aluminum Association office to showcase dynamic, growing aluminum industry
The Aluminum Association announced that it will move its headquarters to 1400 Crystal Drive in Arlington, VA effective June 22, 2015. The new building is aluminum-clad and is certified Gold by the U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) standards. The...
Etihad plays its part to reduce waste and promote recycling
As the population of UAE grows, so does the waste generated by the Emirates, said experts from Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) on Tuesday. EAD has released a booklet named 'Sustainable Waste Management for Organisations' that highlights the benefits of reusing materials, reducing waste and...
Smart extension will create more jobs
Smart Systems Ltd has planning permission for a third sector to its plant but now seeks a fourth phase to increase its capacity. A company spokesman said: "It (the proposed extension) will improve our output. "The business is doing very well." Smart employs 370 people but hopes to increase its...
Domestic aluminum extrusion consumption grows 7.6 percent in 2014
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) and the Aluminum Association today released industry estimates of aluminum extrusion shipments in North America by major market for 2014. Among key findings, domestic consumption of aluminum extrusions in the United States and Canada, which includes imports,...
New aluminum foil tape from EcoFoil® features increased durability, superior quality
EcoFoil, a leading manufacturer of radiant barrier and foil bubble insulation products has recently updated its selection of insulation tape to include a new, higher-quality aluminum foil tape in a longer, 180' length. The tape, available in both a 2" width and a 3" width, offers customers...
Hope Construction Materials invests of 1 million GBP for aluminium transportation wagons
Britain’s leading independent supplier of construction materials, Hope Construction Materials, has announced a major investment in rail transportation from its flagship Derbyshire cement operation. Hope, who supply cement to customers across the UK, is investing over £1 million in the manufacture...
New tubing course sharpens technical knowledge in China
Increased knowledge is driving the use of aluminium solutions, and Sapa is one of the educators. A new course on aluminium tubing is aimed at improving the company’s ability to provide tailored technical support for customers of heat transfer solutions. In 2014, Sapa provided more than 37,000 hours...
