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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Hydro’s aluminium manufacturing plants in Poland certified against ASI Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard
Hydro’s Łódź-based aluminium manufacturing plant certified against the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative's (ASI) Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Standard. All three of Hydro’s aluminium manufacturing plants in Poland are now certified against Performance Standard and ASI Chain of Custody...
Aodeli Australia reveals new product catalogue featuring existing and new aluminium facade panels
Last week, on July 8, Aodeli Australia reportedly unveiled its latest product catalogue featuring non-combustible panel (NCP), solid aluminium panel (SAP), and new editions of aluminium decorative panel (ADP) and aluminium perforated panel (APP). The new product catalogue offers a full overview of...
TMC Lifting Supplies adds new Lite aluminium outrigger support mats to its Power-Pad range
TMC Lifting and Engineering Supplies, one of the leading suppliers of Lifting Equipment to the UK and International industry, has reportedly added new Lite aluminium outrigger support mats to its Power-Pad range. The new outrigger support mats are manufactured from high-grade aluminium, having a...
Aleris Aluminium Duffel receives ASI Chain of Custody Standard Certification
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has announced today, on July 13, that it certified Aleris Aluminium Duffel with its Chain of Custody Standard Certification for aluminium refining/remelting, casting, and semi-fabrication activities. Aleris plant in Duffel, Belgium, manufactures aluminium sheet and...
Drytac designs 100% recyclable aluminium Polar Street FX as a tool for marking social distancing outdoor
Bristol-headquartered high regarded adhesive-coated products manufacturer, Drytac has designed 100% recyclable aluminium Polar Street FX for safe, durable outdoor floor graphics applications without lamination. This latest addition to Drytac’s already extensive portfolio is in response to high...
Hydro’s aiming at making the world’s longest aluminium bridge a reality, a game-changer in aluminium infrastructure sector
Hydro, along with a team of renowned structural engineers, business experts, and researchers, is evaluating the feasibility and cost-efficiency of replacing conventional steel with aluminium for the construction of long-suspension bridge girders. According to Hydro Extruded Solutions Market Manager...
Hydro Alunorte signs an agreement with UFPA for sustainable research on the use of bauxite residue
Hydro announced that Alunorte and the Federal University of Pará (UFPA) signed an agreement in June for research on the feasibility of producing low-carbon cement from bauxite residue. The project is part of an agreement between Hydro and UFPA signed in 2019 to develop cement from a mixture of...
Dutch multinational corp. Hunter Douglas “cease” aluminium production, Rotterdam staffs to lay-off
Manufacturer Hunter Douglas stops making aluminium itself in Rotterdam and among other things, sun protection in Rotterdam. Production is no longer beneficial. The shutdown of the production line will cause a layoff of 100 employees. Leen Reijtenbagh, CFO of Hunter Douglas said: “It doesn't pay. We...
Hydro ramps up aluminium recycling plant in Azuqueca to grow Hydro CIRCAL production
Norsk Hydro has announced today, on July 8, that its aluminium recycling plant in Azuqueca, Spain is ramped-up and all set to start producing the sought-after recycled aluminium Hydro CIRCAL. Hydro says the project has been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but delivered on budget and with zero...
Dudley’s Aluminium secures new contracts to transform police headquarters
Leading Welsh aluminium fabricator, Dudley’s Aluminium, has received new contracts to transform two police headquarters in South Wales. The project worth £1.4 million includes a four-story police learning centre, a human resources building and a two-story gym. The aluminium fabricator will install...
Garnalex innovates and invests amidst COVID-19 crisis, soon to launch revolutionary aluminium window system
Even amidst the lockdown and economic disruptions due to COVID-19, Garnalex has reportedly continued to invest in new innovative aluminium window and door systems. As per the report, Garnalex is on track to launch its revolutionary beadless aluminium window system Sheerline Classic in July,...
AIS Windows partners with AluK for aluminium window and door systems
AluK has collaborated with AIS Windows for the supply of AluK’s aluminium window and door systems. AIS Windows will manufacture and distribute these products in Indian market. Vikram Khanna, COO (consumer glass business), CMO, CIO, AIS, said, “AIS Windows has been delivering high quality window and...
Austria’s export of Aluminium structures unveils rapid growth during 2017-19: Projected 3.06% dip in volume for 2020, 11.06% rise in income
The economy of Austria is a well-developed social market economy, with the country being one of the fourteen richest in the world in terms of GDP per capita. The most significant industries in Austria include construction and building, electronics and electrics, tourism, food and drinks, logistics...
COVID-19 Aid: UK’s only aluminium composite panels manufacturer obtains £9million finance package
The United Kingdom’s only aluminium composite panels manufacturer named Multipanel UK Ltd has reportedly obtained a £9million finance package from HSBC UK. The finance package is mainly for diversifying product range, expanding business, and most importantly, safeguarding the future of the business...
Reynaers Aluminium in Belgium will support to lower CO2 footprint by opting low-carbon aluminium
The well-known Reynaers Aluminum in Duffel, Belgium, restricts its CO2 footprint. The architectural window, door and facade systems company will henceforth purchase more aluminium produced from green energy sources. Erik Rasker, CTO, Reynaers said: “The aluminium currently used in Europe accounts...
The “Corona” crisis: Capral Aluminium in Australia operates without any major disruptions
Extruded aluminium manufacturer Capral is continuing to function without major interruptions, in spite of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis. The virus has created economic insecurity and uncertainty globally; however, the company has managed to evade most of the impacts. This has been exhibited in...
The LIXA project uses Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminium in new office buildings
The LIXA project has used Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminium as facade material in the new office buildings. Hydro will deliver 120 tonnes of Hydro CIRCAL to the project. Hydro CIRCAL, made of minimum 75% recycled consumer scrap, will give building projects enhanced sustainability credentials from the...
“COVID-19” strike: Manohan Aluminium in Fiji remains unaffected
Manohan Aluminium in Fiji Islands has managed to run normal operations during the COVID-19 epidemic. The 40 years old aluminium extrusion and downstream supply company has been employing about 60 people and is continuing with construction projects around the island nation. The COVID-19 breakout has...
