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...
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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Lorin Industries Inc., a renowned global manufacturer specialising in coil anodised aluminium, celebrated the grand opening of its latest batch anodising line with a ceremony. The event, held at Lorin's expansive 400,000 sq. ft. facility in Muskegon, MI, featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony by...
Tuffman Equipment was acquired by General Kinematics in 2018 as part of its strategic move to enhance recycling systems. This acquisition aimed to diversify and expand General Kinematic's (GK) equipment offerings, particularly in the recycling sector. After the acquisition, General Kinematics...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has successfully acknowledged HMT Höfer Metall Technik GmbH & Co. KG (HMT) with Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for responsibly producing low-carbon emission aluminium profiles. Part of the Höfer group, HMT is a Germany-based, high-tech aluminium...
The Malaysian financial services firm Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad Research has upgraded the building materials sector to an 'Overweight' rating, primarily influenced by its recent reassessment of sector heavyweight Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd. Press Metal Berhad is a Malaysian-based...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, aluminium billet inventories in China stood at 162,800 tonnes on Thursday, June 13, indicating a week-on-week decline of 3,600 tonnes. But on a year-on-year basis, the inventories rose 21,300 tonnes, standing at a high level for the same period in...
In the age of digital transformation, companies are increasingly outsourcing their computing power to external data centres rather than maintaining in-house servers. These expansive facilities, filled with powerful servers, offer a more efficient and secure data processing and storage solution. One...
It is no secret that aluminium is now a popular choice of metal in architectural, automotive, electronics, aerospace, energy, and other industries. But do you know which form of aluminium is used in these industrial sectors? Yes, aluminium extrusions, which are created by extruding aluminium...
UAE-based Sobha Modular Industries, known for producing aluminium facades and bathroom pods, has recently opened a new manufacturing facility in Al Hamra, Ras Al Khaimah. His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the UAE Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) inaugurated the...
Arconic Architectural Products contracted Fives, an industrial engineering group, to modernise its facilities due to increased energy costs and the carbon tax. Arconic, a leading manufacturer of prepainted aluminium for the construction industry, decided to invest in environmentally friendly...
In May 2024, the global aluminium industry experienced notable price gains, driven by rising demand despite ongoing geopolitical tensions and economic deceleration expected in several key nations. This uptick marks a significant shift from earlier projections. At the start of the year, AL Circle's...
On May 23, the National Power Investment Corporation hosted the "World Class" Aluminum Industry Construction Symposium in Xilin Gol League, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. The event was attended by officials from the State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC). Other important delegates, such as...
On the occasion of World Environment Day, International Aluminium Institute revealed its latest factsheet on 2022 greenhouse gas emissions, indicating a decline in emissions amid aluminium production growth. 2022 data shows the greenhouse gas emissions from aluminium industry decreased...
The German aluminium industry is navigating turbulent waters as it grapples with significant production declines across nearly all subsectors in the first quarter of 2024. This downturn exacerbates the pressure from increasing imports, posing additional challenges for domestic manufacturers, as...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly certified JW Aluminum against Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for manufacturing aluminium coils at its two US facilities in Goose Creek, South Carolina, and Russellville, Arkansas. The certification also includes central functions at its...
Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), a venerated entity in India's aluminium sector and an integral part of Vedanta Aluminium, has embarked on a pioneering collaboration with UltraTech Cement Limited to manufacture low-carbon cement. This strategic partnership involves BALCO supplying 75,000...
Anne Deacon Juhl is a seasoned expert with over 25 years of dedicated experience in the realm of aluminium and anodizing. With a PhD in pulse anodizing, she is well-versed in both research and practical applications. Anne has served as a consultant for numerous global companies, offering invaluable...
There is a universal truth in business and life, "To stand still is to fall behind." This rings especially true for Beymetal Alüminyum, a dynamic player in the aluminium extrusion industry based in Türkiye. Recently, the company encountered limitations with an outdated gas nitriding furnace and saw...
Welsh fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has begun a prestigious project to construct a state-of-the-art joint education campus in Fairwater. Collaborating with ISG Construction Ltd., Dudley’s will bring to life three newly build schools—Cantonian High School, Riverbank School, and Woodlands High...
