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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MCP Yachts launches its second largest all-aluminium superyacht Queen Tati
MCP Yachts, a Brazilian shipyard specialised in designing and constructing highly customised aluminium motor yachts, has reportedly launched its 37.4-metre all-aluminium superyacht Queen Tati. As per the report, the yacht is scheduled to be delivered by 2022. The vessel was designed by Vripack,...
Aluminium demand is declining, indicating a challenging economic climate
The North American aluminium market, known as the pre-eminent maker across-the-board from beverage cans to automobiles to space components, is delaying their 2023 orderings for raw materials. However, a few days back, this issue was even illustrated by a chairman of a major aluminium producer in...
Velux forms a liaison with Hydro to manufacture low carbon aluminium profiles for architecture
Hailing from Denmark, VELUX, a global provider of construction variants, has signed an agreement with Hydro to reach a level below 2.0 kg of carbon emitted per kilogram of aluminium by 2030. This partnership will focus on the whole aluminium value chain, particularly on the extruded aluminium...
Anti-dumping measures sought by the French aluminium industry over Spain's cheap electric supply
In response to rising energy prices, Europe's aluminium plants started shutting down, while Russia and China increased imports. The Iberian gas price cap, supported by the EU, is allegedly causing unfair competition, according to representatives of the French aluminium industry, who are also...
Vimetco Extrusion celebrates its 16th anniversary by increasing production
The leading vertically integrated aluminium producer in Europe, Alro, measured by production capacity, declares that Vimetco Extrusion, Alro's downstream subsidiary in charge of the extrusion business line, commissioned a new state-of-the-art automated extrusion line, following a EUR 10 million...
Swisstek Aluminium joins ASI as new Production and Transformation member
The Sri Lankan exporter of quality aluminium extrusion products to the global market, Swisstek Aluminium Ltd, joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative as the new Production and Transformation member. Incorporated in 2009, Swisstek Aluminium is a subsidiary of Lankatiles and Vallibel One. In addition...
Hydro adds a third aluminium extrusion press at its Rackwitz manufacturing facility
Hydro adds a third aluminium extrusion press at its manufacturing facility in Rackwitz. The EUR 11 million investments will double the plant's extrusion capacity by 12,000 tonnes annually and generate 40 new jobs. The development of Hydro's aluminium recycling facility in Rackwitz, which will add...
ASI certifies Press Metal International Limited’s aluminium alloy profiles plant at Foshan, China
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly certified Press Metal International Limited (PMI) with Performance Standard V2 (2017) certification with Provisional status. Press Metal International, a subsidiary of Press Metal, has received the certificate for its casthouse, extrusion, anodizing,...
Downstream aluminium weekly: Elvalhalcor exploring ways to use LPG instead of fossil fuel for aluminium production; Alcoa develops production ready high strength aluminium alloys
This week the downstream sector has been alive with innovative incidents where, Greek aluminium and copper producer, Elvalhalcor, was found estimating the company’s crossover to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from fossil fuel (natural gas) to help de-escalate its power bill. To manufacture new...
EU Critical Raw Materials Act, a positive step toward increasing European supply-side independence
The unveiling of a new Critical Raw Materials Act by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during the annual State of the Union Address was warmly received by European Aluminium. This trade group represents the aluminium value chain in Europe. The Association requests urgent help from...
Alcoa develops production ready aluminium alloys for automobile and construction sectors
On September 13, Alcoa declared that it is currently developing new aluminium alloys, named A210 ExtruStrongTM and C611 EZCastTM, to further optimise its supply division and establish itself as a successful American alloy provider. Among the two latest discoveries, the company has introduced a new...
Alumex invests SL Rs.1 billion to introduce low-carbon aluminium ‘Ozon’ at its Sapugaskanda plant
Alumex PLC, a subsidiary of Hayleys Group and a market leader in fully integrated aluminium manufacturing in Sri Lanka, announced the ground-breaking debut of low-carbon aluminium called 'Ozon'. The announcement comes immediately after the successful Phase 1 inauguration of the manufacturer's new...
Airphone launches TW-SE and TW-SA aluminium one-piece emergency towers for campus security
Airphone has rolled out user-friendly TW-SE and TW-SA aluminium one-piece emergency towers that are affordable, portable and easy to install due to their lightweight properties. These sleek aluminium towers feature a peer-to-peer design mountable on any existing construction. Emergency towers are...
Aluminium & Plastic Solutions secures financial support from Panoramic Growth Equity
Panoramic Growth Equity has supported the Lisburn-based stockholding firm, Aluminium & Plastic Solutions (APS), which sells PVCu and aluminium materials to the building sector. With this agreement, Panoramic has now made two investments in Northern Ireland. APS was founded in 2000 and specialises...
CEMEX adds ten aluminium-body Volvo tippers to its logistic fleet combatting rising demand for products
CEMEX wishes to satisfy the rising demand for its flagship items by supplementing the logistic fleet with ten new low-emission tippers with enhanced safety norms and a higher payload for heightened efficiency. The aluminium body Volvo FM 460 8x4 tippers have a decarbonising effect as they are made...
Snow and Company delivers first-of-its-kind aluminium pilot boat to Savannah Pilots Association
The Savannah Pilots Association of Georgia received a brand-new aluminium pilot boat from Snow and Company, a Washington-based boat-builder. The single-chine, flush-deck Savannah was created by the UK-based naval design firm Camarc. Its dimensions are 64 feet (19.5 metres) in length, 19.5 feet (5.9...
Alspec joins Australian Aluminium Council as its new member
On Thursday, August 25, Australian Aluminium Council announced the joining of Alspec Aluminium Systems as its new council member. Alspec is a significant player in Australia's downstream aluminium market, offering a wide selection of aluminium systems and products to architects, specifiers,...
Arvida recycling facility to expand Rio Tinto's low-carbon aluminium products
The global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto announced the construction of a new aluminium recycling facility at its Arvida plant in Saguenay-Lac-St-Jean, Quebec. This new investment will cost around C$35 million (US$29 million), with an initial capacity of 30,000 tonnes per year. This investment...
