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 announces to sell its Romanian extrusion plant to Hammerer Aluminium Industries
According to a report, Hydro, on Tuesday, September 10, announced that it signed an agreement with Austria-based Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) for the sale of its extrusion plant located in Romania. The decision to sell Hydro Extrusion is part of the overall review in Extruded Solutions...
UK fabricator Abcell expands its product range with AluK aluminium windows and doors
UK-based fabricator Abcell has reportedly added AluK aluminium windows and doors to its impressive range of products. Already renowned for manufacturing specialised products like The Guardian™ Warm Roofs, The Global Conservatory Roofs, and the Warmcore Aluminium Bi-Fold Doors, Patio Doors and...
CMS Window Systems appoints Louis Eperjesi as new Chairman
CMS Window Systems, one of Scotland’s largest designers, manufacturers and installers of windows & doors and aluminium facades, has appointed former Tyman plc CEO Louis Eperjesi as Chairman. He brings significant building product manufacturing and supply expertise to the company’s senior management...
Atis Group inaugurates aluminium windows production line in St-Apollinaire
Atis Group, one of the largest manufacturers of windows and doors in Canada, has announced the inauguration of a new production line for commercial aluminium windows in St-Apollinaire. The new production line will allow Atis the company to meet the growing demand of its commercial customers. This...
Aluminum-clad cabins on Arctic island resort offer protection against extreme weather and salty water
Architects are now using aluminium to add design flexibility and durability in various constructions within extreme climate conditions. Four years ago, Norway’s Snorre Stinessen added the finishing touches to a cluster of seaside cabins at Manshausen Island, a private resort located within the...
Altech HPA plant construction is on track; SMS group starts Stage 2 engineering activities
Altech Chemicals Limited has provided an update on the current status of construction activities at the Company’s high purity alumina (HPA) plant site in Johor, Malaysia. A press release from the company said that the construction of the maintenance workshop building is done with the installation...
Spain estimated to continue to import more than half of aluminium structures from China in 2019
Aluminium is recognized as one of the most energy-efficient and sustainable construction materials and thus its use is noticeably rising in the buildings and construction sector with each passing year. Also, the applications of the metal have been widened from decorative detailing and art deco...
Primary aluminium production in Germany registers a drop of 5.6% during January-June 2019: Source says
According to Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie (GDA), the federation of German aluminium industry, the first half of 2019 saw a mixed bag of business activity development. While primary aluminium producers and processors had to reduce production by 5.6 and 5.4 per cent respectively, aluminium...
Usage of recycled aluminium surged in India at 17-18% in the last three fiscals: CRISIL Research
According to a recent survey data shared by CRISIL Research, the aggregate consumption of recycled aluminium in India has surged because of low cost. While the usage of primary aluminium has logged a compound annual growth rate of 3.5 to 4 per cent in the last three years through fiscal 2019, that...
The UK’s systems supplier joins Council for Aluminium in Building
The UK’s systems supplier Epwin Window Systems has announced the joining of the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB), the largest UK aluminium in building trade association. CAB’s mission is to promote the use of aluminium in building by being the recognised voice of the sector. CAB members...
JW Aluminum's plant expansion on track to leverage on the import duties on Chinese aluminium
JW Aluminum, which started an ambitious $300 million expansion at the metal maker’s Goose Creek plant with the implementation of anti-dumping duties on Chinese-made aluminium, says that its expansion is well on track and is likely to be over by three years. The expansion will double the capacity at...
Windows, Doors & Facades (WDF) 2019 to attract large number of exhibitors and visitors from fenestration industry
Windows, Doors & Facades (WDF) 2019, the fourth edition of Middle East’s largest event dedicated to windows, doors and facades will take place from September 24 to 26 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Innovative products and new facades solutions will be showcased at one of the most popular events...
Aleris Duffel rolling mill in Belgium gets ASI certification against ASI Performance Standard
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) has certified Aleris Duffel rolling facility in Belgium against ASI Performance Standard, demonstrating its commitment to environmental, social and governance performance. The mill has been certified for responsible production, sourcing and stewardship of...
Turkey’s aluminium bar rods and profiles exports to Germany to remain flat in 2019 but exports to Iraq likely to grow
The increasing use of aluminium extrusions in building and construction sector has been generating considerable demand for aluminium bar, rods and profiles across the world. The aerospace industry is also contributing fairly to the rising demand for aluminium profiles. According to the forecast in...
Vivalda acquires bespoke aluminium facade provider MSP Scotland
Façades systems distributer Vivalda Group has acquired MSP Scotland for an undisclosed amount. MSP will continue to trade under its brand, which was established in 1966. Vivalda chairman Peter Johnson said: “The MSP name is well known across the UK as a provider of both branded facia boards, as...
Garcia’s first yacht in Exploration 60 features aluminium hull and deck structure
French shipyard Garcia Yachts, specialised in aluminium blue water cruising sailboats construction, has reportedly begun developing the first hull in its flagship Exploration 60 range. The key features of the vehicle include an aluminium hull and deck structure, as well as aluminium forward and aft...
Update 2019: Top Five Aluminium Powder Manufacturers in India
The global aluminium powder market is clearly growing buoyed by the automotive paints and sealants and other industrial pigments sectors. According to a research study, the market in 2017 was valued at US$ 3 billion and is likely to reach US$ 3.92 billion by the end of 2025, growing at a CAGR of...
Italy’s aluminium structures export to extend growth in 2019; Austria to be the main export destination
The use of aluminium in major construction structures started in 1930 within the Empire State Building, and today this light metal is recognised as one of the most energy-efficient and sustainable construction materials. The estimated recycled content of aluminium building materials used today is...
