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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On Wednesday, September 10, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla highlighted the significant role of aluminium, in global manufacturing and green transition. Speaking at Alumex India 2025, an exclusive event for aluminium extrusion and its allied industries, Birla described aluminium as a versatile metal,...
Almatis , a global leader in speciality alumina products, and Çimsa, one of the world’s top three producers of Calcium Aluminate Cement (CAC), have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at strengthening the global CAC market and enhancing support for the building chemicals market and refractory...
The global aluminium flat rolled products (FRP) market, excluding foil, is poised for resilient growth in 2025, according to different types of market segmentation driven by sustained demand from global market trends of transportation, packaging (excluding foil), construction, and renewable energy...
At an exclusive interview with Mr Jitendra Chopra, President of ALEMAI, he has pointed out that enhancing domestic consumption is the way forward for the Indian aluminium extrusion industry to grow and offset the pressures created by external tariffs. He believes that India Government should...
Founded in 2013 by Ajay Balakrishna, Schon Doorways combines German engineering with Indian innovation. Trusted by 5,000+ architects and 250,000+ homeowners across 200+ cities, they offer stylish, strong, and sustainable solutions—from ultra-slim aluminium doors and windows to custom railings,...
Thane police in Maharashtra are probing a big theft, with aluminium plates worth INR 3.95 million (around USD 45,000) being robbed from a construction site in the Bhiwandi district. The theft reportedly happened in early April but was officially reported by the general manager of the construction...
The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) announced on Monday that the deadline for comments on the proposed aluminium recycling plant in Benson has been extended. Originally set to end on August 21, the new deadline is now September 16, following requests from community members for...
This week, the overall operating rate of leading domestic aluminium downstream processing enterprises rose 1 percentage point (ppt) w-o-w to 61.7 per cent, as the "September peak season" effect gradually emerged, with recovery trends improving across all sectors. The operating rate of primary...
India’s aluminium industry is under pressure as cheaper plastic alternatives like UPVC products replace aluminium in many uses. The industry body Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has urged the government to step in, encourage more domestic aluminium consumption, and...
At the start of September 2025, primary aluminium is trading on the London Metal Exchange at a fairly narrow range of USD 2,591.75 per tonne to USD 2,606 per tonne. While primary aluminium prices influence global trade dynamics, the downstream market of sheets, foils, and cans demonstrates the...
The bauxite market is expanding steadily, with analysts predicting the market will be worth nearly USD 126 billion by 2033. This sharp climb from USD 84.5 billion in 2025 is equal to a compound annual growth rate of 5.11 per cent. Aluminium demand lies at the heart of this surge. Yet, the outlook...
Anthony Tropeano, President of TT Consulting Inc. and a veteran of 45 years in the ferrous and non-ferrous metals industry, shares his insights on the evolving US aluminium market. Drawing on his extensive global experience and network, he highlights a shift among buyers from focusing solely on...
Gujarat-based Finomax Scaffolding (I), one of the leading manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of aluminium formwork and scaffolding systems, is redefining industry benchmarks with its high-precision engineered solutions designed to meet global construction standards. The company has recently...
Winstar Capital, the Malaysian investment holding company engaged in three core areas, namely manufacturing of aluminium products, the trading and distribution of building materials, and the installation of solar PV systems, has announced plans for a special Bumiputera share placement . 41.45...
The PMI of various aluminium processing sectors showed significant divergence in August, with the aluminium plate/sheet and strip industry standing out notably. Its composite PMI surged 17.1 percentage points to 60.5 per cent, marking a strong return to expansion territory. Seasonal stockpiling in...
North India, with its fast-growing industrial ecosystem, is expanding its industrial hub, which has now become the foundation of the country's aluminium extrusion sector. Cities like Delhi-NCR, Haryana's automobile hubs, Rajasthan's engineering clusters and rising real estate sectors spanning...
Starting this August, Habitat for Humanity, a global non-profit organisation that partners with people to build affordable housing, sanitation facilities and more, have announced their acceptance of aluminium can donations via ReStore, a retail division of Habitat for Humanity in Chico, supporting...
Arcade of Aluminium, one of Sri Lanka's leading suppliers and traders of premium aluminium extrusions and accessories, including products from Alumex, serving the construction and industrial sectors, recently marked a milestone by successfully hosting its 15th annual get-together under the theme...
