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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Recently, as aluminium prices continued to fluctuate at highs, SMM surveyed some aluminium alloy casting manufacturers on their current and near-term production and operations. The findings are as follows: Enterprise A: Mainly produces automotive parts such as engine blocks and steering shafts,...
Mayank Jain, the Director of VIVA ACP, holds a total experience of 6 years within the organisation. He focuses mainly on driving innovation in the future of façade architecture. His vision is to expand Viva ACP’s footprint to more than 100 countries in the coming time. He focuses on embedding both...
Alspec, Alspex, and Rio Tinto have recently come together to enhance a closed-loop aluminium recycling programme, aimed at supporting local industry with raw materials, help them reduce emissions, and strengthen low-carbon supply chain in Queensland. The initiative is called 20-13 as the aluminium...
Aluminium supplier Al Taiseer Group Talco Industrial Company (TALCO), an aluminium extrusion company in Saudi Arabia has opened a new chapter in Saudi Arabia’s aluminium sector with a preliminary agreement to acquire Eastern Aluminium Extrusion Factory. The non-binding MoU allows TALCO, an...
AICE 2026 will be held from April 8-10, 2026, in Suzhou, China. Building on 20 successful consecutive editions, AICE 2026 is poised to be the definitive gathering for professionals across the entire aluminum value chain. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports...
The trade relation between the Russian Federation and Turkey dates back to the 1990s, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. What began as an exchange of food, energy, and industrial goods has matured into a modern partnership defined by sustainability, technology, and green metal trade. And...
Scientists have found a new method to make aluminium more resistant to high temperatures. The work, published in Nature Communications, takes its cue from reinforced concrete. Leveraging 3D printing and micro-casting, the team developed aluminium composites that behave like rebar-strengthened...
Market research collated in early 2025 places the global aluminium scrap processing pipeline at roughly 38 million tonnes in 2024, with forecasts pointing to about 57 million tonnes by 2030 (a 7 per cent CAGR from 2024–2030). That projection is built on expected growth in automotive, packaging and...
VIVA, one of India’s leading manufacturers of aluminium composite panels, is all set to launch its new 0.7mm aluminium louvers and baffles from 6 to 9 November 2025 at ACETECH Mumbai. The new range of aluminium louvers features top-notch functionality, high-precision engineering, and architectural...
Emirates Extrusion Factory (EEF), the UAE’s leading aluminium extrusion producer, has recently celebrated three decades in business with new investment in state-of-the-art technology and eco-friendly manufacturing. A subsidiary of Dubai Investments Industries, EEF has evolved from a tiny local unit...
In October, the aluminium processing composite PMI fell 6.8 per cent points m-o-m to 48.9 per cent, dropping below the 50 mark. PMIs for most aluminium processing sectors declined significantly into contraction territory, mainly due to weakening end-use demand and high aluminium prices suppressing...
Shandong Innovation Group Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the recycling and remelting of aluminium scrap and the production of unforged and wrought aluminium alloys at their facilities across China including...
Pragati Maidan is Set to Host India’s Largest Global Innovation Hub for the Wire & Cable Industry New Delhi, India, October 17: India’s capital will soon be the site of a significant industrial event. From November 4–6, 2025, Pragati Maidan will become the heart of innovation and collaboration as...
Australia’s leading independent architectural aluminium finisher, Australian Aluminium Finishing (AAF), has announced a major upgrade to its aluminium finishing operations. Following the introduction of the latest powder coating technology, the company is now focused on expanding its decorative...
China’s manufacturing industry, which has been the world’s largest for fifteen consecutive years, appears to be sputtering in 2025, weighed down by global trade tensions and waning domestic demand. Yet amid the broader industrial slowdown, one segment has quietly kept the aluminium sector afloat...
ALUCOBOND®, a flagship brand of a Swiss major 3A Composites, which is a global innovator and a leading manufacturer of high-quality Aluminium Composite Materials, is set to further expand the footprint of its three-decade-old internationally recognized next-generation composite material ‘ALUCORE ®’...
The ESTAL Congress in Thessaloniki, which took place from October 1 to 3, 2025, once again demonstrated the importance and power of European industry exchange. Both the extensive program and the personal, professional discussions provided important inspiration for all participants. The experts on...
A recent review has identified Danflex Porte and Nordic Systems as the leading suppliers of aluminium and steel sliding gates in Denmark. The evaluation highlights their expertise, product offerings and customer service. Danflex Porte has been operational since 2004, supplying sliding gates, motors...
