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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Tosta Aluminium announces availability of specialized aluminium discs & lithographic coils
Tosta Aluminium Enterprise is the SINO-Aluminium Corporation of China that announces to offer aluminium discs and lithographic coils for the worldwide clients in the home appliances, printing and construction sectors. Aluminium is often recognized as one of the best recyclable metals. This is the...
Sapa signs distribution agreement in China
Sapa has signed a distribution agreement in China for its Sapa Building System brand with Jiayu, one of the country's leading manufacturers of windows and doors. Beijing Jiayu Door, Window and Curtain Wall Joint-Stock Co., Ltd, is a leading provider of energy-saving doors, windows and curtain...
EEF and WAE plan extrusion expansions due to increased construction activities
As the construction business booms in the UAE regions, the demand rises for aluminium extrusion products. Two subsidiaries of the Masharie LLC, which is Dubai Investments’ private equity segment, have announced that they will be pursuing expansion plans aggressively. Emirates Extrusion Factory...
Aluminum Association updates on North American downstream aluminium market
Shipments of aluminum sheet and plate, as reported by North American (U.S. and Canada) producers, totaled 2,136 thousand pounds in the third quarter of 2014, up 5.2 percent over the third quarter 2013 total of 2,030 thousand pounds. Shipments to the transportation market were up 25.3 percent Y-o-Y,...
Aleris’ performance in the downstream segment in Q3 2014
Aleris released its report for the 2014 third quarter earnings with a statement that spoke about the company’s intension of focusing on rolled product capabilities among other things. The company has already faired well in the department and is planning to grow further to deliver more value-added...
The ninth European Aluminium Award 2014 is being held at Coppenhagen
This is the ninth European Aluminium Award and each time it has become a more obvious showcase for innovative design and architecture. On 7 October, the winners of the six categories were announced: Aerospace & Automotive, Production Techniques, Tools & Machinery, Lighting & Interior, Building &...
Aldora aluminum acquires Florida-based Peterson Industries
Aldora Aluminum & Glass acquired the assets of Peterson Industries Inc., a Florida-based manufacturer of framed and frameless shower doors, mirror doors, closet doors and glass enclosures, according to an announcement from Superior Capital Partners LLC, a Detroit-based private equity firm, and...
Aleris Corporation today reported results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014.
Third Quarter Summary • Adjusted EBITDA of $83 million; Net income of $26 million • Sequential and year-over-year Adjusted EBITDA improvement of 28 percent and 22 percent, respectively • Higher volumes due to automotive, and building & construction volumes and the Nichols acquisition • Global...
Orbite provides update on HPA plant construction
Orbite Aluminae provides an update on the construction of its 3 tonnes per day high purity alumina (“HPA”) plant in Cap-Chat, Québec. Mechanical installation of the decomposer and calcinator has been completed per the Company’s earlier communicated timeline (see press release dated September 6,...
China Aluminum Extrusion Market Prospects Brightened by Transportation Sector
Construction aluminum extruders in Nanhai – China’s top aluminum extrusion production region – are shifting to industrial and decorative aluminum extrusion to capitalize on great demand potential in those two segments, Southcn.com reported on October 28. Construction aluminum accounts for about 70%...
Dip in construction cuts demand for billets and pushes ingot production
China’s slowdown in construction has affected the aluminium market forcing the smelters to produce more ingots for domestic spot markets moving away from the construction-friendly billets. The construction of new building has dipped 9.3 percent in the first nine months of this year when compared to...
Aluminum caps biggest two-day slide in three weeks
Aluminum capped the biggest two-day loss in three weeks as signs of a weaker housing market raised concern that demand will slow in China, the world’s top metals consumer. New-home prices fell in all but one Chinese city monitored by the government in September, the nation’s statistics bureau said...
Sapa shows year-on-year improvement in third quarter
Sapa’s underlying financial results in the third quarter were lower than in the previous quarter, partly due to seasonally lower sales volumes in Europe, but were considerably higher than in the third quarter of last year. Sapa had underlying EBIT of NOK 201 million in the third quarter (NOK 350...
Press Metal upbeat on aluminium industry outlook
Press Metal Bhd is upbeat on the outlook of the aluminium industry driven by supply shortage amid higher demand from various industries including car, construction, aviation and cable. Group chief executive officer, Datuk Koon Poh Keong, said despite the forecast deficit of one million tonnes this...
Fourth straight year of growth in North America
Aluminium demand in North America has risen by 31 percent since 2009, reports the U.S. Aluminum Association. The increase includes growth in the key market segments, including transportation. All the figures are included in the Association’s latest Aluminum Statistical Review, which was released on...
The Australian Trellis Door Company launches new aluminium security barrier
The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) is proud to announce the launch of its retractable all aluminium security barrier. Following extensive R+D by ATDC’s design engineers the all aluminium retractable security barrier is now available for sale in Sydney,Melbourne,Brisbane,Adelaide,Perth and...
Sapa BTG, the top supplier in Vietnam again
Sapa BTG has earned the honor of an award for the second consecutive year for delivering the highest quality aluminium profiles in Vietnam that has been extensively used for building and construction purposes in the country. Vietbuild is the most important event in the building and construction...
New aluminum statistical review shows demand growth for fourth straight year
The Aluminum Association released the latest edition of the Aluminum Statistical Review for 2013 on October 15. The 2014 edition of the Review, which features statistics through 2013 in the North American market, includes information on every cycle of the aluminum production process from primary...
