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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Arconic reports improved revenue and net income in Q1 2019 on strong volumes across all segments
Arconic Inc. reported first quarter 2019 results on April 30, reporting 3% YoY growth in revenues to US$3.5 billion. Organic revenue was up 9% on strong volumes across all segments and all key markets, including aerospace, defence, commercial transportation, automotive, packaging, and building and...
Regal London delivers one of world’s first cast aluminium clad-buildings
Luxury boutique developer Regal London reportedly delivers an ambitious 49-unit residential building project The Compton made with a façade created from 1,800 recycled cast aluminium panels. It is one of the world’s first cast aluminium clad-buildings located in London’s most prestigious suburb St....
Aluminium glazing specialist announces substantial investment in its Leeds site
Aluminium glazing manufacturer Express Bi-folding Doors announced that the company has made a significant investment into its 180,000 square feet Head Office & Leeds showroom. The company’s Leeds showroom offers all elements of glazing within the home, from bi-folding and sliding doors, to...
Uniprom starts construction work of its aluminium billets production unit
Montenegro-based aluminium company Uniprom has reportedly started the construction of an aluminium billets production unit worth 15 million euro ($16.7 million) at aluminium smelter KAP’s factory in Podgorica. The news came after the economy ministry announced this on Wednesday, April 24. The...
Flat rolled aluminium products manufacturer Elval joins Aluminium Stewardship Initiative
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Elval has joined ASI as a Production & Transformation member. Elval is the aluminium rolling division of ElvalHalcor S.A. and the only Greek producer of flat rolled aluminium products. Lampros Varouchas, Managing Director, ELVAL said: “We are...
Austria’s aluminium structures export not likely to extend its growth this year
Until the early 20th century, aluminium was generally not used in construction. It was in the 1920s when aluminium began to be used for decorative detailing and then in the 1930s, a breakthrough was achieved when the Empire State building in New York used aluminium for much of its interior...
British lighting brand Tala designs alumina lighting range to cater to the rental market
Tala, a lighting brand from UK, has designed a "super simple" alumina lighting range considering the urban nomads in mind. The lights are designed to cater to the more transient rental market. Tala's latest collection is manufactured from alumina – a high-grade technical ceramic base made from...
Welsh aluminium fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium strengthens team with new appointment
Welsh aluminium fabricator Dudley’s Aluminium has appointed Dave Ramsay as their new Installations Manager. With over 30 years’ experience in the industry, Dave Ramsay will support the Cardiff-based team in a new series of projects, including the Taff Vale Redevelopment in Pontypridd town centre....
Aluminium extrusion producers post weaker orders in March across North China: SMM
According to Shanghai Metals Market report on April 10, aluminium extrusion orders in north China declined in March, as the two political sessions and the slowdown in real estate discouraged downstream purchases. Production controls during China’s annual political sessions in Beijing suspended many...
GG Glass acquires architectural aluminium specialist
Leading contract glazing specialist GG Glass has acquired Commercial Aluminium Services, a West Midlands based company specializing in the manufacture and installation of architectural aluminium and steel shop front entrance solutions. GG Glass said the company now has full geographical coverage...
Kestrel Aluminium unveils new sliding patio door system
Kestrel Aluminium Systems has launched a new sliding patio door system that represents the perfect blend of modern design and high-quality metal. It is easy to maintain and suitable for any domestic project. John Treagust, Sales Manager, Kestrel Aluminium says: “We are pleased to launch these new...
Kam Kiu Aluminium Products Group becomes a member of Aluminium Stewardship Initiative
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Kam Kiu Aluminium Products Group Limited has become a Production & Transformation member of ASI. This brings the total number of members working towards a responsible aluminium value chain to 84. “Kam Kiu is committed to strengthening the...
Ramon airport in Israel uses white aluminium panels for its exterior
While the usage of aluminium is expanding in the global construction sector, Ramon airport in the Israeli desert has reportedly made an extensive use of aluminium. So much so that according to a report “panels of white aluminium have enveloped the exterior of the airport”. Designed by Amir Mann-Ami...
Germany’s aluminium bar rods and profiles import to drop in 2019 after three consecutive years of growth
Aluminium consumption in the construction sector has been found growing year over year, resulting in a rising demand for aluminium bar rods and profiles. Aluminium profiles are gaining market share due to their slim structure, durability, and negligible maintenance cost. It is projected that by...
Rusal & Tiocomposite together to start test production of sulphur polymer concrete using red mud
The Russian aluminium giant Rusal has signed a memorandum of intent with Tiocomposite to start test production of sulphur polymer concrete using red mud in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. Further details of the location of the project and its economic and organizational conditions are expected...
Hydro completes MBG acquisition to strengthen its position in building systems segment
Hydro announced the acquisition of Gerstungen-based MBG Metallbeschichtung Gerstungen GmbH (MBG), a German powder coating company. With this acquisition, Hydro strengthens its position in the building systems segment. This also completes Hydro’s range of aluminium construction systems in the DACH...
Aluminium glazing specialist opens new retail outlet for building materials
Dortech, a leading manufacturer, designer, installer of aluminium windows, curtain walling, entrance doors and roof lights in Huddersfield, has announced the opening of new retail outlet for the supply of building materials. With an investment of £45,000 in a new trade counter, the company expects...
Hydro Extruded Solution's Building Systems unit operates at 40-50 per cent; normalcy likely to resume in a week
Hydro updates with a press release that the company is slowly moving towards normal operations. Normal operations are running at four out of five business areas with the help of manual systems. Extruded Solutions, the worst affected business area in the attack is also slowly approaching normal...
