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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Alcoa Kawneer and AIAS Announce 2012 Student Design Competition
Alcoa's Kawneer business and The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) announce today the Enlightening Libraries: Student Design Competition. Sponsored by Kawneer and administered by the AIAS, this competition will challenge students to redesign a dated public library that is an...
German aluminium association sees drop in aluminum production
Germany's aluminium industry association Gesamtverband der Aluminium industry reported a decrease in aluminium production during the first quarter of 2012. Andreas Postler of GDA explains that this was expected and identifies the reason in the "weaker surrounding general economic conditions and the...
Novelis CEO Philip Martens highlights its safe and fire rated architectural products
Novelis president and CEO Philip Martens recently spoke to Construction Weekly about the role of polyethylene ‘sandwich’ panels in the recent spate of building fires. He highlighted on the architectural products manufactured by Novelis and their safety features. Extracts from the interview: For...
Cemena unveils expansion plans to shareholders
A Bahrain-based building material company has outlined plans to expand its business to the region. Cemena Holding Company, which was set up in 2008 by Gulf Finance House, announced this during it annual general meeting. The meeting focused on Cemena's profitability, returns and plans to diversify...
Aluminium fabrication industry suffers under Land row in Noida
The recent land acquisition trouble gripping Noida Extension has led to a total stoppage of all construction happening in the region. It has not just hurt the real estate companies but a lot of other allied industries here as well. One such industry was aluminium fabrication, which is also one of...
Gooding Aluminium supplies Ceiling Panels to Hackney Marshes Changing Rooms
Gooding Aluminium are a respected national and international supplier of a wide range of high quality aluminium sheets, aluminium profiles and 'made to order' aluminium products with 'invisible fixing solutions. Gooding Aluminium were the perfect supplier when Hackney Marshes, who are famous for...
Noranda Aluminum Shares Showing Bullish Trend
Noranda Aluminum crossed over its 10-day moving average of $7.73 on a volume of 137K shares. This may provide short-term investors a chance for a long position, as such a crossover often suggests higher prices in the near term. Noranda Aluminum share prices have moved between a 52-week high of...
Shares of Noranda Aluminum Receive 4.7% Boost
Noranda Aluminum is a company whose shares are active, trading 4.7% higher to $7.50. The S&P is currently trading 0.2% higher to 1,281 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average is trading fractionally lower to 12,100. In the past 52 weeks, shares of Noranda Aluminum have traded between a low of $6.29...
UAE manufacturing sector expects moderate growth
The UAE’s manufacturing sector is expected to see “moderate growth” in 2012 and the medium-term, but the Eurozone crisis and the sanctions on Iran will limit the export markets for local products, analysts say. “The UAE’s aluminium produce finds major usage in the automotive and construction...
Quanex Building Products facing loss in its aluminium segment
Quanex Building Products Corp.'s fiscal second-quarter loss widened on lower sales volumes and higher costs in its key aluminum segment. Quanex sells aluminum sheets and homebuilding products like windows and doors. Like others in the industry, it has remained under pressure amid a languid housing...
Prolift Solutions Pty Ltd introduces New 3T aluminium portable gantry cranes
Prolift Solutions Pty Ltd introduces a new range of aluminium portable gantry cranes featuring a maximum lifting capacity of 3000kg. The new Model 3000 (T) aluminium portable gantry cranes are a lightweight range of mobile gantry cranes suitable for heavy lifting jobs. An in-built ratchet system...
SAFTI First launches SAFTIfire Framing AL20 fire rated Aluminium Doors
SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of fire rated glazing and framing systems, is pleased to announce the addition of SAFTIfire Framing AL20 to its growing product line. SAFTIfire Framing AL20 by SAFTI FIRST is a 20-minute, full-vision, stile and rail aluminum door that incorporates SuperLite I...
Japan Aluminum Buyers Said to Agree to Record Quarterly Premium
Aluminum buyers in Japan, Asia’s largest importer, agreed to pay a record premium to producers next quarter after global smelters cut output, according to five officials with direct knowledge of the talks. Premiums for the three months starting in July will be $200 to $210 a metric ton over the...
Aluminium Federation to organize Conference on'' Aluminium In Building"in September 2012
Aluminium is durable, corrosion resistant, incredibly versatile, and infinitely recyclable, making it the material of choice in today's environmentally conscious society and a key component in construction. The Aluminium Federation is organising a conference that will present the latest information...
Conservatory Outlet to Launch Brand New Aluminium Range
The expansive product range of home improvement company Conservatory Outlet is set to grow further as the firm has announced its intention to start manufacturing, supplying and installing aluminium double glazing and triple glazing windows, doors and conservatories, in a joint venture with an...
FSI Home Products introduces aluminum decking systems with color options
FSI Home Products, Inc., ( www.fsihp.com ) a leading manufacturer of aluminum outdoor living products, has increased its aluminum decking color offerings, giving homeowners even more options for maintenance-free, beautiful outdoor living spaces. Available with both the LockDry(R) and NextDeck(R)...
Aluminium demand to get a boost for the long run
Aluminium is one of the most consumed base metals and, hence, holds a significant place in the metals space. Rapid urbanisation and industrialisation in the emerging and developing economies are set to boost the demand for the metal. Aluminium finds application in almost everything, from...
Japan Aluminum Buyers Facing Steady High Premiums
Aluminum buyers in Japan, Asia’s biggest importer, were asked to accept a 57 percent increase in fees starting in July, as supply decreased after smelters cut output and China boosted purchases. A producer offered to sell aluminum at $200 a metric ton over the London Metal Exchange cash price for...
