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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Dr Ashutosh Kumar Singh is a materials scientist specialising in synthesising and designing nanomaterials for applications like energy conversion, storage, sensors, and optoelectronics. He excels in translating research into practical prototypes and large-scale devices, with a strong track record...
In a warning echoing the echoes of the COVID-19 crisis, Norsk Hydro, Europe's largest aluminium producer, reveals a significant downturn in the construction sector in some of the continent's major countries. Pål Kildemo, the CFO of Norsk Hydro, points to a 50% decline in building and construction...
The City is thrilled to unveil the newly completed public facilities at St Leonard's Foreshore, made possible through generous funding from the Australian Government's Community Development Grants Programme (CDG). The new furniture is crafted from recycled aluminium engineered to endure the...
Alumil India, the wholly-owned Indian subsidiary of Alumil Group, a renowned company in designing and producing premium architectural aluminium systems, has unveiled its strategic expansion plans focused on key regions in Southern, Western, and Northern India. Recently, the company inaugurated a...
Alucoat, based in Linares, Spain, has recently attained certification under the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) for producing aluminium lacquer-coated coils and honeycomb core sheets. This certification, announced by the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI), underscores Alucoat's commitment to...
AluK has recently added two notable members to its UK Board, with Paul Booth, a respected figure in the industry, assuming the role of R&D Director and James Schools, a seasoned manufacturing specialist, stepping in as Finance Director. Their appointments signify a significant boost for AluK, as...
A team of researchers from the Centre for Nano and Soft Matter Sciences (CeNS) in Bengaluru has created a groundbreaking battery capable of converting ordinary glass windows into cost-effective energy storage units. This innovative development involves the design of an efficient and affordable...
Sohar Aluminium Company, the first aluminium smelter in the Sultanate of Oman, will reportedly finance the construction of a building for Takaful Suhar Social Charity Team in Suhar, North Batinah. The news came on Sunday, February 11, after Sohar Aluminium inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU)...
DFV, the distinguished Italian aluminium coating enterprise, is forging a strategic alliance with AkzoNobel Powder Coatings to maintain its vanguard position. Leveraging Interpon powder coating technology, DFV is revolutionising the appearance of aluminium, mimicking the natural allure of wood....
The Cumbernauld-Scottland headquartered company Cube Glass, specialising in aluminium and glass, has announced a significant uptick in its trading performance, marking one of its most substantial advancements to date. Revenue has surged by well over £1 million, propelling the company's turnover to...
Canadian aluminium building products maker Longboard Architectural Products has achieved the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 9001 and 14001 Certification, upholding the company’s commitment to maintaining high standards in both environmental and quality management systems for...
A new recycling technique is doing rounds in the market, capable of giving a new life to broken bicycle frames, used car parts, and twisted aluminium mesh in the form of door and window frames. The US Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) in Washington has developed a...
Norsk Hydro, a leading aluminium and energy company, is reportedly investing EUR 180 million in constructing a new state-of-the-art aluminium recycling plant in Torija, Spain, in a bid to increase its low-carbon aluminium offerings in Europe and pave the path to green transition. The new recycling...
Cymat Technologies Ltd. proudly talked about its inaugural order to supply AlusionTM stabilized aluminium foam panels for installation in the prestigious NEOM project, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's monumental endeavour backed by a staggering US$ 500 billion investment. Cymat's AlusionTM panels are...
The Vivalda Group has introduced MetSkin, a novel solid aluminium cladding system designed and manufactured in the UK, tailored explicitly for residential high-rise or municipal projects. This comprehensive and thoroughly tested system is produced in-house by MSP Façade Solutions, a subsidiary of...
According to the data shared by the Japan Aluminium Association, aluminium rolled product shipments in 2023 declined year-on-year by 6.5 per cent, reaching the lowest point in the past 20 years. The shipment volume through the year totalled 1,707,547 tonnes, falling below the levels observed during...
The downstream segment of the aluminium industry holds a pivotal position in the processing and application of aluminium—a versatile and lightweight metal renowned for its diverse uses. This sector is instrumental in serving various industries including automotive, aerospace, construction,...
Jindal Aluminium, India’s largest aluminium extrusion company, has reportedly announced that it launched a new fabrication division to manufacture engineered aluminium products for the building and construction sector like interior and exterior architectural products, frameworks, windows and gates,...
