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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ABx is selling into the strengthening cement & fertiliser markets until Chinese demand recovers
<p>Current trends in the metallurgical grade Chinese markets are encouraging and ABx is beginning to engage with potential customer refineries – but current prices still need to rise a bit yet.</p> <p>In the meantime, ABx will grow its bauxite business by supplying cement-grade bauxite for...
Aluminium window company reports improved annual results for 2016
<p>AB Glass, the manufacturer and installer of aluminium windows, doors and curtain walling in Swansea, has registered a strong performance for the financial year 2016. The company’s turnover increased by 10 per cent for 2016 due to improvement operational efficiency and management...
Malaysia based construction firm invests RM88mil in aluminium form work system
<p>Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd, a Malaysia-based company engaged in building construction and supplier and installer of aluminium and glazing works, has spent around RM88mil in industrialised building system (IBS) aluminium form work system for faster construction process. Kerjaya...
Epwin unveils new aluminium bifold door at the FIT Show 2017
<p>Epwin Group,one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of PVC windows, doors and fascia systems, has unveiled a new aluminium bifold door at the FIT Show 2017. The FIT Show is the UK's trade show for the window, door, conservatory, and double glazing industry.</p> <p><img...
ATDC launches new slimline panel accordion door made from extruded aluminium
<p>The Australian Trellis Door Company (ATDC) has extended its product portfolio with the launch of a new 150mm slimline panel accordion door in their existing range of products. The company has launched the new model FC2 accordion door after the success of its wide body 300mm FC1...
A new group company to offer timber, aluminium, PVCu and glass products in Scotland
<p>The Saveheat Group, a new expanded group, has been formed by the two people from the window and glass industries for manufacturing timber, aluminium, PVCu and glass products to the commercial, trade installers and construction industries.</p> <p>The two Industry experts Alex Gray and Colin...
China’s upcoming megacity to create 400-kt aluminium demand
<p>Chinese President Xi Jinping's dream project which aims at transforming a backwater called Xiongan, located 110km south of Beijing, into a technology and innovation hub, a city three times as big as New York, is set to create huge demand for aluminium building materials.</p> <p>Jinping announced...
AluK’s aluminium building systems selected for Atlantis Resort in China
<p>AluK, a global leader in the design and engineering of aluminium window, door and curtain walling systems, announced that the company’s high-performance aluminium building systems have been selected for a new resort in Sanya, China.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display:...
Aleris inks agreement with MJ Building Materials
<p>Aleris Corporation, a global leader in the production and sale of aluminium rolled products, announced on Monday that the company inked an agency agreement with UAE-based MJ Building Materials Trading DMCC.</p> <p>With this tie-up, MJ Building will exclusively promote Aleris' 55HX in Bahrain,...
Ever Art Wood aluminium cladding to decorate Council building in New Caledonia
<p>A simple web enquiry finally led to an international collaboration between Covet International, a maker of architectural products including aluminium claddings, Takasho Japan and S22 to supply architectural cladding for the Mairie de Païta (Council building) in New Caledonia.</p>...
AluK obtains approved Qualicoat licence for powder coating paint plant
<p>AluK, a leader in the design and engineering of aluminium window, door and curtain walling systems across the UK and the world, announced that they achieved an approved Qualicoat licence holder after the assessment of company’s state of the art powder coating paint plant.</p> <p>Accoring...
Ministry of Design constructs robot facility using aluminium tube
<p>Architects Ministry of Design headquartered in Singapore constructed a new robotic facility in order to educate and nurture robotics engineers into automating existing manufacturing industries. Ministry of Design uses aluminium rods and tube lights on the wall and ceiling inside the...
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) announces its new president
<p>The Aluminium Federation (‘ALFED’), the trade body of the UK’s aluminium sector, has announced the appointment of a new President.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"...
Colour-changing aluminium composite panels for Marine Gateway
<p>The Marine Gateway mixed-use development officially opened in spring 2017 in south Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. The Marine Gateway is the first major transit-oriented development integrated into with Canada Line rapid transit rail system. The project involved approximately $372...
Patrick Industries acquires three marine manufacturing companies of LPE
<p>Patrick Industries, a major manufacturer of component products and distributor of building and construction products serving multiple industrial sectors has announced the complete acquisition of Leisure Product Enterprises, LLC at an approximate price of $73.5 million. LPE is a holding...
Apogee to acquire aluminium window company for $195 million
<p>EFCO, a leading U.S. manufacturer of architectural aluminium window, curtainwall, storefront and entrance systems, will be acquired by Apogee Enterprises, Inc. (APOG). APOG announced that the company has reached an agreement to purchase 100 per cent of the stock of privately-held EFCO...
Inta Bina plans to use aluminium formwork system for its housing projects
<p>Inta Bina Group Bhd, a building contractor in Malaysia, has planned to use an aluminium formwork system for its housing projects. This is the company’s strategy in efficiently constructing affordable housing projects. The group thinks the usage of an aluminium formwork system is ideal for...
Aleris reports 16% EBITDA growth in Q1 2017, positive outlook for Q2
<p>Aleris Corporation reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2017. The company reported net loss of $35 million compared to $6 million YoY. Adjusted EBITDA of $52 million was up 16% from $45 million in Q1 2016.</p> <p><img...
