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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Tradelink Window Solutions doubles aluminium capacity with new dedicated facility
Tradelink Window Solutions has doubled its aluminium manufacturing capacity with the inauguration of new dedicated facility. The company said that the aluminium facility will deliver aluminium glazing products to local installers even faster. The new plant means that Tradelink can offer aluminium...
Boost in bauxite mining and reopening of Alpart drives production of heavy-duty trucks in Jamaica
With the expansion of bauxite mining sector and reopening of Alpart refinery, players in the local mining, haulage and construction sectors in Jamaica are anticipating a boost in their production capacity with the availability of brand new heavy-duty trucks for purchase in Jamaica. The trucks are...
Bahrain’s aluminium stranded wire exports up 43% in 2017; Saudi Arabia tops the importer list
Bahrain has been following an upward pattern for the export of aluminium stranded wire. The products are used in overhead power transmission and distribution applications in modern residential and industrial constructions. The country’s exports of aluminium stranded wire increased significantly in...
apt Extrusions inaugurates a new aluminium extrusion press from SMS group
apt Extrusions GmbH & Co. KG, Monheim, Germany has inaugurated a new 27-MN front-loading press supplied by SMS group. The company has replaced the 20-MN press with the new 27-MN extrusion press. image Source: SMS group “The scope also comprises related billet heating equipment including an extrutec...
Hydro acquires 100% of shares of aluminium window hardware manufacturer
Norsk Hydro has acquired Eugen Notter GmbH, a German aluminium window hardware manufacturer, to strengthen its offering for the building and construction industry. Hydro Building Systems manufactures miscellaneous structural metal work products, such as aluminium profile systems. The company sells...
CMS Window Systems secures £10m contract for supply of aluminium windows & doors
CMS Window Systems has secured a contract worth over £10m for the Atlantic Square development in Glasgow, which is being built by BAM Construction. The company will design, manufacture and install a range of aluminium windows, doors and façade elements for the mixed-use development. “Atlantic...
Czech Republic estimated to import more and export less of aluminium powder and flakes in 2018
The global aluminium powders, pastes, and flakes market is estimated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of over 5 per cent during 2018-2022, according to Technavio market research analysts. The aluminium paste product segment accounted for nearly 39 per cent of the market in 2017....
Aludecor launches Fire Rated Aluminium Composite Panel, prevents rapid flame spread
Aludecor Lamination Private Limited, the pioneers in the world of Aluminium Composite Panels (ACP) has launched 3 mm Fire Rated Aluminium Composite Panel (ACP). The best insurance against fire casualty in a building giving people a 2-hour escape window. Aludecor’s FireWall is a tried and tested...
Aluminum Extruders Council recognizes two Individuals for outstanding service
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) presented awards to two individuals recognizing their outstanding contributions to the Council during the 2018 AEC Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference held in March in Coronado, CA. Each year, AEC recognizes one or more individuals for their excellent service...
John Holland uses solid aluminium sheets in AutoHaus project to substitute aluminium composite cladding
Builder John Holland has ended an issue over aluminium cladding on its $100 million AutoHaus Newstead project in Brisbane by using a solid aluminium sheet that avoids flammability. AutoHaus project was getting delayed by a disagreement between its cladding fabricator and supplier over the fire...
Uncertainty looms large over American manufacturing sector after Trump’s tariffs
American manufacturers across multiple sectors use both foreign and domestic steel and aluminum in their production processes. According to US Geological Survey, in 2017, imports made up 61 per cent of aluminium consumption in the U.S. and total crude and semi-finished aluminium import stood at 6.3...
Capral Aluminium extends support to trailer manufacturers
Capral Aluminium, the largest aluminium extruder in Melbourne, Australia, with a national footprint of five extrusion plants operating eight press lines, five powder coating lines, one anodising line and 7.2 hectare plot of land boasting three sprawling warehouses, earns a remarkable recognition in...
Paroc introduces 4mm thick aluminium decks and bulkheads; Expected to reduce running cost
Finland based leading manufacturer of energy-efficient and fire-proof insulation solutions, Paroc introduces new lightweight solutions for A60 aluminium constructions under Paroc Light Marine launch series. This is expected to reduce considerable weight, as well as cost in the shipbuilding...
Aluminium China 2018 marks new industry chapter following positive performance indicators
This year’s Aluminium China exhibition and conference in July will provide a platform for China’s rapidly changing and expanding aluminium industry and showcase new state-of-the-art processes and products. Since the launch of the ‘Made in China 2025’ strategy more than two years ago, China has made...
Aluminium and steel tariffs are taking US local markets on storm; Metal Fabrication is hit high
Ever since the United States of America has signed for aluminium and steel tariffs on imported metals, aluminium manufacturers, traders and enthusiasts are busy evaluating the final impacts, even after some of the key aluminium supplying countries like Brazil, Argentina, Australia, South Korea,...
EGA’s Al Taweelah alumina refinery construction project passes 20 million hours work without a Lost Time Injury
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates outside oil and gas, has passed 20 million hours work on its Al Taweelah alumina refinery construction project without a single Lost Time Injury. This is the equivalent of one person working in construction for...
Emaar Industries acquires aluminium glazing systems manufacturer
Emaar Industries & Investments (EII) has acquired a stake in Gutmann Systems Middle East, a supplier of architectural aluminium glazing systems. The strategic partnership with EII will be a game changer for our operations in the region, according to Gutmann Systems Middle East. Nael Afieh, Managing...
Flexible extrusion specialists launch high-performance aluminium bi-fold lock-housing mechanism and cover
Birmingham-based ExtrudaSeal has launched a new high-performance lock housing mechanism with easy to fit Eurogroove cover for aluminium bi-folding door systems. Developed in response to fabricator demand, the rigid PVC-U extrusion delivers an exacting and flush fit inside the sash frame, minimising...
