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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Know How AlCircle’s third e-magazine “Aluminium Middle East: Focus 2020” took the internet by storm
We are once again more than happy to share the performance metrics of our third quarterly e-magazine “ Aluminium Middle East: Focus 2020 ”, which in just two months has achieved overwhelming responses from all over the world. In the era of advanced digital media when every outcome is measurable and...
Altech: Construction activities of HPA plant in Johor progressing ahead of schedule
Altech Chemicals Limited in its recent media release has updated the current status of the construction activities of its high purity alumina plant site in Johor, Malaysia. The company says the construction of the site’s electrical substation, which started in September 2019, is progressing ahead...
Aluminium-framed new YT Jeffsy Base bike rolls out inexpensive
YT Jeffsy Base, the name itself denotes the entry-level bike in the company’s Jeffsy trail range. The aluminium-framed Jeffsy Base utilizes geometry and aesthetics from the most recent carbon Jeffsy bike, which was launched in 2019. YT indicated exceedingly at the inclusion of an updated aluminium...
Ghana’s Sinohydro BARTER deal: A model Africa needs to follow
The multi-billion-dollar Ghana’s deal with China’s Sinohydro has been praised internationally as a model that the rest of Africa should adapt, to lessen the financial woes of their economies. The deal is considered as a game-changing deal, sealed by the President of Ghana, Nana Akufo Addo in 2018...
Aluminium windows and doors manufacturer to expand manufacturing capacity with £2 million investment
Window Supply Company (WSC), a manufacturer of aluminium windows, doors, PVCu and conservatories, has received a £2 million equity investment from BGF. The company aims to use this investment to expand its manufacturing capacity three-fold over the next five years. Window Supply Company...
Aludium achieves ASI Performance Standard Certification for its Spanish facilities
Aludium’s facilities in Amorebieta and Alicante have been certified against the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s (ASI) Performance Standard for responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of aluminium. The facilities’ operations include re-melting/refining, casting and semi-fabrication...
Recap 2019: Aluminium cans remained the preferred beverage package; Construction sector saw significant collaboration
The packaging, electricals and construction sectors continued to support aluminium demand in 2019 as application of the white metal is extensively found in end-user industries because of its infinite recyclability and durability. The year witnessed numerous product launches, which had driven the...
Aluminium usage and evocative ride to the post-independence era of Town Hall, Mumbai
Town Hall’s Mumbai outlet owns paradigmatic character and identity which persevere consuming the brand's historic context into a modern set up. Snuggled in a concrete and glass building in a highly commercialized and modern-day Mumbai, the challenges were many in this project for Group DCA, the...
Sitong New Metal Material plans to construct USD 72 million aluminium alloy plant
Hebei Sitong New Metal Material announced plans to build RMB 500 million (USD 72 million) facility for the production of aluminium alloys in Jiangsu. The company will also construct an R&D and sales unit in the plant. Hebei Sitong New Metal Material had already signed an agreement with the Jiangsu...
Q-railing unveils its brand-new aluminium railing system: Easy Alu
Balustrade specialist Q-railing has reportedly manufactured a brand-new high-grade aluminium railing system called Easy Alu. It has a modern look and is available with various finishes and custom options. The Easy Alu aluminium parts, available with a brushed anodised finish, mill finish, or...
Metals.com adds new aluminium division in celebration of 10-Year anniversary
Metals.com, a leader in retail metals sales, celebrated its 10th anniversary with the new aluminium division. This aluminium division will serve the automobile, aerospace and construction industries. Metals.com Vice President Walter Vera said: "Aluminium is widely acknowledged as one of the most...
Aparna-Craft forays into premium aluminium window and door systems with new brand Alteza
Aparna-Craft, a joint venture between Aparna Enterprises, and Craft Holdings, Hong Kong, has forayed into premium aluminium window and door systems with the launch of its brand Alteza. Alteza will initially support the growing demand for these products in the Southern and Western markets,...
Ghana starts road construction project with the arrival of first installment of fund under Sinohydro bauxite deal
China’s ability to move faster with the infrastructure deals gives the country an edge in African infrastructure investment over the U.S., European and Japanese rivals. As the first installment of US$649 million financing has arrived, Ghana is moving fast to build the infrastructure projects...
EGA hosts training session by Aluminium Stewardship Initiative for its downstream consumers
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), the largest aluminium producer in the Middle East is supporting the downstream consumers of its metal to engage with the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative is a global, non-profit standards setting and certification organisation...
Garnalex’s new aluminium extrusion facility set to begin operations this year
Garnalex, a new aluminium trade extrusion company that was formed in March 2018, plans to launch operations at the new £9m aluminium extrusion facility later in 2019. Aluminium extrusion machinery is already installed at a new production facility at Nether Heage in Derbyshire. The new investment...
Downstream aluminium products exports in the GCC countries continue growth trajectory
The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have emerged as a major hub for primary aluminium production. The aluminium industry, which began only four decades ago with Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), is now one of the key economic drivers for the Gulf region, the fastest growing aluminium producer and...
Darley Aluminium inaugurates New Darley Victorian showroom
Darley Aluminium, an Australian business involved in the manufacture and distribution of aluminium extruded products, has opened a new showroom in Keysborough, Victoria. The new showroom will showcase the latest trends in residential and commercial window and door systems, including ClimateGuard...
Economy slowdown in India lowers aluminium demand by 6% in Q2 2019: Satish Pai
In a recent interview with The Economic Times, Satish Pai, the managing director of Hindalco, pointed out that the economy slowdown in India impacted domestic businesses, as a result of which, aluminium demand fell 6 per cent in the second quarter, affecting Hindalco’s business. Mr Pai also said...
