
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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LEED, DGNB declares DUBAL's products suitable for sustainability
Embodied by its sustainable business philosophy, Dubai Aluminium (" DUBAL ") - which owns and operates the world's largest single-site smelter using pre-bake anode technology - endeavours to remain economically robust while protecting the environment and contributing to society. This ambition is...

Aluminium production up 7.9% in China during H1 2013
China’s aluminium production for H1 2013 totalled 10.58Mt, up 7.9% on the same period last year, according to CNIA figures. Production is likely to accelerate during the second half of the year as new capacity comes on stream, mainly in the North West of the country. Primary output in June 2013 was...

Aldora Aluminum merges with Coastal Glass Distributors
Aldora Aluminum and Glass Products Inc. will merge with Coastal Glass Distributors Inc., located in Charleston, S.C., according to a July 29 Aldora announcement. SMI Aluminum Systems and Architectural Glass Products of Miramar, Fla., will now officially operate as Aldora Aluminum and Glass Products...

US Aluminum services ranked one of the largest hispanic-owned companies for third year in a row
HispanicBusiness 500 has ranked the largest U.S. Hispanic-owned companies according to revenue for the past 30 years. Now in its 31st year, Florida companies have dominated the list and included is US Aluminum Services, a construction company located in Orlando, Florida. In business since 2004, US...

Council for Aluminium in Building announces optimism for sales and capital Investment
The Council for Aluminium in Building celebrated its 19th AGM and Annual Dinner at the Belfry in early July in defiant mood. CAB President, Mo Panam, announced that the Association?s latest Q2, 2013 State of Trade Survey highlighted that a net balance of 64% of members expected sales growth over...

Architectural Glass & Aluminium Group moving Honolulu office
Architectural Glass & Aluminium Group Inc. is moving its Hawaii headquarters to the 677 Ala Moana Building, formerly known as the Gold Bond Building, in Honolulu, landlord Redico said Tuesday. Architectural Glass & Aluminium, which is headquartered in California, does curtain wall...

Operating rates at aluminum extrusion producers to inch down in July
SMM expects the average operating rate at construction aluminum extrusion producers during July to fall by 3.5% MoM to 67%. The average operating rate at industrial aluminum extrusion producers in July will remain essentially unchanged from June’s 47% given continued sluggish condition in the...

NH Aluminum Extrusion Company launches new website
Vitex Corporation, a New Hampshire based aluminum extrusion manufacturer has recently launched a new website and announced extensive facility improvements and optimizations for 2013. Two years ago in the midst of a crippling economic recession for businesses across the country, Franklin, NH based,...

DecoWood™ Timber Finish Aluminium is a sustainable alternative to timber that doesn't require painting
DecoWood™ - the stunning timber look that never needs painting. DecoWood™ combines the natural beauty of timber with the proven strength and durability of aluminium. Timber finish aluminium provides a durable alternative to timber that can be used in many applications such as windows, doors,...

Innovation from Sapa Building System pushes boundaries of sustainability
The most cost-efficient aluminium Passivhaus window on the market is now available from Sapa Building System, one of Europe’s largest suppliers of environmentally sustainable and energy-efficient aluminium building system solutions. Avantis 95 is a state-of-the-art window system which has been...

Japan's aluminum demand for home repairs to surge 57% by 2022 as condos hit 60
Japan's demand for aluminum extrusion for aging residential building repair is forecast to surge 57% in 2022 from the volume required in 2012, the country's Kenchiku Kaiso Kyokai or Building Repair Association said Friday. A boom in high-rise condominium construction in the early 1960s will result...

Insulating profiles for aluminum window systems
Producers of aluminum window systems can make more sustainable products by using insulating profiles made from its EcoPaXX® polyamide 410, a polymer with a bio-based content of 70%. Aluminum window suppliers are looking for new ways to bring more sustainable products to the market, and EcoPaXX...

No let-up on primary production despite low prices
With low aluminium prices causing no end of despair on the global market, there appears to be no let-up on primary production in China with new capacity coming on stream and May’s production of 1.77Mt pointing to an annualised rate of 20.8Mt. From January to May, China produced 8.73Mt of primary...

Japan bid to make infrastructure earthquake-resistant boosts aluminum demand
Increased spending by the Japanese government on making infrastructure earthquake-resistant has fueled demand for aluminum, but that for aluminum ingot is still weak amid high stocks, market sources said Monday. Sales of aluminum floor sheets, roofing, handrails and other components used to build...

Aluminium industry faces challenges, says report
The Middle East’s aluminium industry is in an advantageous position, and can play a key role in industry consolidation and the development of new globally active players, shows a new report by The Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The Middle East’s strategic position is supported by the recent $15...

Aluminium sector set for vital role
The Middle East's aluminium sector is in an advantageous position and can play a key role in industry consolidation and the development of new globally active players, a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) reveals. "The GCC aluminium market's cost advantage is supported by its proximity to...

Reading introduces lighter weight aluminium Classic Service Van
Reading Truck Body, LLC announces the next-generation Classic Service Van, manufactured in Reading, PA. Reading Truck Body collaborated with its distributors and key fleet accounts to meet the need for a light weight, corrosion resistant aluminum service body. The CSV57 and CSV75 are over 50...

Orders in sharp contrast for big and small players in aluminium extrusion sector
SMM survey found that orders at small and medium construction aluminum extrusion producers fell in June with faltering consumption. Large producers, in contrast, reported ample orders. Consumption of construction aluminum extrusion is driven by construction projects and distribution networks....

