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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Reynears Aluminium has completed one of its largest factories to date, featuring a 31,000 square meter production hall and 1,200 square meters of office space in Żabia Wola near Warsaw. The new production facility, located just 35 kilometers from Warsaw, has already been put to use and has achieved...
The construction industry is one of the main consumers of aluminium in the Russian market – 30% of the total consumption in the country or 220,000 – 230,000 tonnes annually. Russia is one of the largest producers of aluminium - 4 million tonnes of this metal are produced annually in the country In...
The process of construction and operation of buildings can have an all-encompassing direct and indirect impact on the environment, society, and the economy at large. The field of green construction seeks to stabilize the requirements of these zones by making use of an assimilated sustainable method...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market survey, China's aluminium plate/sheet and strip industry operating rates edged 0.97 percentage points lower month-on-month to an average of 65.04 per cent in May 2023. On a year-on-year calculation, the operating rates plunged by 12.25 percentage points. May...
Located in Shanghai, China, Solar Aluminum is a highly respected supplier of top-quality aluminium products that boasts an impressive 18 years of experience in the industry. Their expertise lies in providing non-combustible aluminium cladding materials for both external and internal structures,...
History of Artificial Intelligence: The history of artificial intelligence (AI) can be traced back to the early days of computing when scientists and engineers began to explore the possibility of creating machines that could think for themselves. One of the earliest pioneers in AI research was Alan...
Aluminium is a chemical element that was discovered 200 years ago. After an initial period of technological development, aluminium alloys were used in many structural applications, including the civil engineering field. Al is the second most widely specified metal in buildings after steel and is...
QIC Trims provided custom aluminium extrusion profiles to support the ceiling installation of a city hall development in Sunderland. The project is expected to save the city council £22 million in operational costs over 25 years and will house 1,200 employees. The project's main contractor, Bowmer...
Skyportz, a leader in air taxi infrastructure, has unveiled an excellent design for a vertiport to facilitate the swift establishment of an international network of air taxi landing sites. These innovative aluminium vertiport solutions are affordable and modular, providing a turn-key option for...
Fashion house Prada's Spring Summer 2024 menswear show featured a unique design created by Dutch studio AMO. The show occurred in the Deposito space of the Fondazione Prada art centre in Milan, which Rem Koolhaas designed. AMO covered the walls, floor, and ceiling with aluminium, creating a...
Aluminium has established itself as one of the most highly sought-after metals worldwide, finding extensive usage in various building designs for over a century. Its versatile properties have made it a key element in iconic structures such as the Empire State Building in NYC and the Lakhta Center...
In 2000, Luca Lorini embarked on his career in the aluminium extrusion machinery manufacturing industry. He began working for an Italian company and was involved in various aspects of the business, starting from the factory and eventually progressing to overseeing installations at customers' sites....
Rahul Sharma is the Chief Executive Officer of Vedanta's Aluminium Business. Prior to this, he was the Chief Executive Officer of Vedanta's Alumina Business and also held the position of Director of Corporate Strategy for Vedanta's Aluminium and Power Business. He joined Vedanta in 1998 and has...
Khaled Abdelmoneim was appointed the CEO of ALUPCO in 2009. With a robust 32 years of experience, he has held various positions across multiple industries in engineering, project management, sales, and general management. Khaled left his mark in esteemed multinational organizations like Procter &...
We have with us Mr Alberto Pomari, Development Director of FACE – The Federation of Aluminium Consumers in Europe. The Brussels-based Federation of Aluminium Consumers in Europe (FACE) is the voice of Europe’s aluminium users and consumers, having members from many of the top aluminium downstream...
If the building and construction sector is to keep pace with global climate goals, it must overcome formidable decarbonisation challenges. With the industry increasingly turning to Whole Life Carbon Assessments to manage building emissions, both the scrutiny of raw materials and the case for...
Stromer introduces the exquisite ST7 ARBR e-bike, a limited-edition masterpiece crafted with reference from the Red Bull Racing team's mesmerizing matte blue colour. The bike's sustainable design adds a hydro-formed aluminium framework to its properties. Though it is not a collaboration with the...
PGT Innovations (PGTI) recently announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Eco Enterprises, a reputable Miami-based company renowned for producing high-quality aluminium windows and doors that are highly resistant to impact. With this strategic acquisition, PGTI now owns 100% of the...
