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 CFO attributes slowdown in German auto and construction sector for Hydro’s profit drop in Q2
Norsk Hydro’s Chief Financial Officer Eivind Kallevik has attributed the slowdown in German auto and construction sector for the missed result expectations in the second quarter. This has lowered aluminium demand and dragged the sale of Hydro in this quarter. Share prices for the company however...
Japan to make 2020 Olympic torches from recycled aluminium plates
Japan to make 2020 Olympic torches from recycled aluminium platesJapan is promoting sustainability in a big way in 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. Starting with the medals to the characteristic aluminium torches, a lot of recycled metal is being used for the games accessories. Japan created hundreds...
Altech Chemicals provides update on the construction activities at its high purity alumina (HPA) plant
Altech Chemicals Limited has provided an update on the current status of Stage 1 construction activities at its high purity alumina (HPA) plant site in Johor, Malaysia. Stage one construction work is progressing as planned. They have finished erection of the steel structure for the maintenance...
France’s aluminium bar rods and profiles import from Spain estimated to grow 6% YoY in 2019
Aluminium bar rods and profiles market has been fairing high across the globe over the past few years, thankfully due to massive infrastructural advancements and refurbishment. By 2020 global aluminium extrusions market for the building and construction sector are likely to account for almost 74...
REAL Aluminium promotes its aluminium fenestration products and online ordering solutions at FIT Show 2019
REAL Aluminium’s stand at FIT Show 2019 in Birmingham, UK drew a huge crowd as the company was demonstrating its new online aluminium quoting and ordering solution that has cut aluminium quoting times to about four minutes. REAL Aluminium offers a comprehensive range of aluminium fenestration...
Aluminium from food and beverage cartons can be recovered to make eco-friendly building products
As China’s import restrictions have changed the market dynamics of the U.S. metal and paper scrap market and the scrap businesses across the U.S. are looking for new markets for recyclable, food and beverage cartons can still have a market in the U.S. According to the Carton Council of North...
Heesen unveils new 49.8-metre superyacht featuring aluminium fast displacement hull
Dutch shipbuilding company Heesen Yachts has recently unveiled 49.8-metre long luxury yacht Boreas at its own shipyard in Oss. The vessel, based on the Nova Plus platform, is comprised of an aluminium fast displacement hull developed by Van Oossanen Naval Architects and an aluminium superstructure....
Økern Portal uses Hydro’s Circal 75R aluminium in its new office building
Hydro announced that the Økern Portal has selected Hydro’s Circal 75R aluminium as facade material in its new, innovative office building. Circal 75R is a certified alloy with a minimum content of 75 percent post-consumer recycled aluminium. Egil Hogna, EVP responsible for Hydro Extruded Solutions...
Chinese economy reaches low growth phase; analysts see an oversupplied aluminium market on slow demand
According to a report from Platts; the low growth period in China’s economy has already arrived in 2019 despite stimulus measures and supply side reforms. The market outlook is bearish and China's downstream aluminium sector has already entered its off season due to poor economic data. The boom has...
Turner Access announces to wind down its aluminium tower business
Turner Access, part of the Turner Group of Companies, has reportedly announced to scale down the manufacture and supply of aluminium towers and low-level access ranges. This includes the OCTO and BETA Aluminium Towers, BetaGuard, Alphastep, Sigmadeck and Omegadeck. According to the company, they...
Italy’s aluminium tubes and pipes export to record slight hike in 2019 after YoY fall last year
The use of aluminium tubes and pipes in the building construction sector is found incessantly increasing. For having a distinctive combination like versatility and affordability, the demand for aluminium extruxed products seems to be unstoppable. Other advantages like high strength to weight ratio,...
Aluminium China and Lightweight Asia 2019 continue to look at the advancements in the aluminium application field
Aluminium China and Lightweight Asia, from July 10-12 in Shanghai, will showcase a new chapter in the aluminium industry by exploring the green manufacturing trends involved in the developments and products in the automotive, construction, transport, aerospace and consumer durables industries....
Managing director of AB Glass lifts business leader of the year award at Welsh Veteran Awards
Alan Brayley, Managing Director of AB Glass, a leading aluminium manufacturing and installation company, was honoured with the business leader of the year award at Welsh Veteran Awards. The awards ceremony took place at the Village Hotel and Leisure Club in Swansea. The awards recognised veterans...
Raffmetal and Fondital join Aluminium Stewardship Initiative
Raffmetal and Fondital have joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) ASI as joint-members in the Production and Transformation Class. ASI now has 92 companies working towards a more responsible aluminium value chain. Raffmetal is a manufacturer of aluminium alloys in Italy, processing recycled...
North American aluminium extrusion sector registered record high shipment of 2.5 million tonnes in 2018
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) and the Aluminum Association reported that aluminium extruders from the US and Canada shipped 2.50 million tonnes of aluminium extruded products in 2018, 4.5 per cent higher than 2017 and 3.2 per cent higher than 2006. Extruded product shipment to domestic...
Alba’s Line 6 expansion project likely to be completed by July 31, 2019
According to a recent report, Alba’s Line 6 expansion project is expected to be completed by July 31, 2019. The news came after the company’s CEO Tim Murray revealed the due date on the sidelines of the launch of Alba’s special summer Safety Campaign. In mid-April, Alba had started an additional...
New build 62-metre Sanlorenzo motor yacht featuring aluminium and steel sold
A new 61.87 Sanlorenzo motor yacht has been reportedly sold to the buyer introduced by Camper & Nicholsons International. The yacht is currently under construction with aluminium and steel by Italian yard Sanlorenzo to a design by Officina Italiana Design and Lloyds classed and is scheduled for...
Hammerer Aluminium Industries joins Aluminium Stewardship Initiative as Production & Transformation member
Hammerer Aluminium Industries has joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) as a new Production & Transformation member. The company aims to be an active part and contribute to the development of ASI organization and to provide a friendly and safe environment in all its activities. Hammerer...
