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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China Becomes Largest Aluminum Exporter in the World
Primary aluminum output of China surpassed 26000kt/a in 2011. Output of in construction and planning to build is 20000kt/a. If eighty percent of these projects are completed in 2015, the primary aluminum output will reach 42000kt/a, which takes up sixty four percent of world’s total output....
US Aluminum Services Ranked in HispanicBusiness 500 for the Second Year in a Row
The power of Hispanic-owned firms in America's corporate world continues to increase. Ranking the 500 largest Hispanic-owned companies in the United States annually, HispanicBusiness 500 is a measure of performance and progress. This is the 30th anniversary of the HispanicBusiness 500 and it has...
Slackening global demand to hit aluminium prospects
The world’s most abundant metal aluminium, has been an under performer in the base metals complex owing to weak demand and rising inventories at LME. The metal that has wide usage in packaging, aerospace, automobiles, construction and power, amongst other sectors, has been witnessing slackening...
New Report Recommends Aluminum as Primary Structural Component in Infrastructure Development
Aluminium can be used as a primary structural component in bridge decks, bridge girders and cross bracing, say the authors of a study on potential applications of aluminium that was completed earlier this year for the Aluminium Association of Canada. Dr. Scott Walbridge, P.Eng., of the Department...
CSR profits hit as house projects dip
The property downturn has caused a 50 per cent profit fall for building products-maker CSR, which says a recovery in the sector is unlikely before the middle of next year. CSR's net profit fell from $34.9 million in the first half last year to $17.5 million for the six months to September 30,...
Global Aluminum Industry Expected to Reach US $160 Billion in 2017
The global aluminum industry is forecast to reach an estimated US $160 billion in 2017 with a CAGR of 5.3% over the next five years (2012-2017). Increasing application, growing environmental concerns, and the move toward greater use of recyclable materials are driving growth in the worldwide...
Truck with $400K worth of aluminum found near theft site in Indiana
The theft of a tractor-trailer loaded with more than $420,000 worth of aluminum concrete-pouring forms this week in Burrell Township is under investigation by state police in Indiana. The 2003 Kenworth tractor-trailer and most of the cargo were recovered early Thursday morning just a half-mile from...
Aluminum billet market upbeat on 2013
Aluminum billet producers and consumers are fairly upbeat heading into year-end as most of their 2013 contract business is booked and demand is expected to remain reasonably robust next year on the back of strong automotive markets and a recovering building and construction sector. Tight supply has...
The Australian Trellis Door Company launches new range of aluminium roller shutters
The Australian Trellis Door Company division, Permashield Roller Shutters has launched an exciting new range of commercial aluminium roller shutters designed to roll up into precision engineered pelmet boxes. Widely available within the residential window shutters market, the new range has only now...
Aleris International reports higher third-quarter earnings
Aleris International Inc. has reported improved third-quarter earnings despite lower sales compared to a year earlier. The producer of rolled aluminum products and aluminum recycler said its net income in the quarter rose 18%, to $33 million from $28 million. Sales at Aleris fell 13%, to $1.08...
European Aluminium Awards 2012: Winners announced
The winners of the Aluminium Awards 2012 have been announced. The awards, which set out to recognise product innovation, attracted 63 industrial design and engineering entries from 12 different countries covering both consumer and industrial products. In the automotive and transport category the...
Trex Company Introduces New Trex Reveal Aluminum Railing
Trex Company, the world's largest manufacturer of high-performance wood-alternative decking and railing, is launching new Trex Reveal Aluminum Railing. Designed to highlight the beauty of any view, Trex Reveal features a sleek – yet sturdy – construction that complements the entire line of Trex...
Aluminum production down 54.84% over a year in Venezuela
Between July 2011 and July 2012, aluminum production declined 54.84% in Venezuela, and primary steel production dropped 21.43%, according to figures disclosed by the Central Bank of Venezuela (BCV). In January-July, companies in the aluminum sector have performed poorly, as the lack of raw material...
Elevate aluminium systems create a seamless transition in contemporary home
Elevate aluminium systems were used for the doors and windows at a contemporary home situated in the foothills of Mt Wellington, Tasmania on a steep and spectacular 3.8 hectare ex-quarry property. According to Building Designer, Mike Cleaver, the clients required a contemporary home with...
Aluminum producers seek 30-70% hike in 2013 billet upcharge to Japan
Producers of primary aluminum billet have offered Japanese buyers a 30-70% hike in the 6063 billet upcharge for 2013 term contracts, from $150/mt for 2012, sources in negotiations said Monday. Negotiations between Japanese rolling mills, trading houses and overseas aluminum billet producers for...
Norsk Hydro sees tough market extending through 2013
Norsk Hydro ASA sees another tough year in aluminium markets, and with economic uncertainty and low metals prices any improvement in its results has to come from its own cost-cutting efforts. The Norwegian group swung to a net loss in the seasonally weak third quarter, weighed down by depressed...
Alcoa: Aluminum Oversupply And Weak Outlook Doesn't Make The Stock A Buy
Alcoa Inc (AA) continues to operate in a difficult environment. We have a neutral rating on the company, as we continue to see the aluminum market remaining oversupplied in the near future. There is little upside potential for aluminum prices given the supply and demand situation. However, we...
Aluminium demand to grow by 6pct in 2012-14
IMaCS, in its commentary on Indian aluminium industry said that over the medium term the sectors that are likely to drive the expected increase in demand include power, construction and automotives. India’s aluminium consumption increased 7% in 2011 to around 1.6 MT and at a 5 year CAGR of 8%. The...
