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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Alcopanel’s aluminium composite panels to revamp UAE’S fire and safety practice
<p>According to UAE Civil Defence’s Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice, the panel manufacturers who sell “non-listed materials” in the construction processes for building in the UAE are punishable and illegal. In August 2016, Alucopanel Middle East, a subsidiary of Danube...
Destination India for USGBC's Greenbuild International Conference and Expo 2017
<p>The ideators of the LEED green building rating system - the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) - have announced this year's Greenbuild- the world's biggest conference and expo on greenbuilding industry trends will be held in Mumbai, India, on November 2-4.</p> <p>Last year, the Aluminum...
Top five aluminium scrap exporting countries in the world
<p>We are all aware of the infinite recycling properties of aluminium. Recycling aluminium requires about 95% less energy than the production of primary aluminium Aluminium scrap remains a significant resource to be used as raw material to produce secondary aluminum and subsequently new aluminum...
Polyframe acquires Customade to become UK’s largest aluminium windows trader
<p>Customade, a company with expertise in manufacturing of high quality aluminium windows, doors and conservatory roofs has been acquired by and merged with Polyframe Group Limited (Polyframe). The company operates under <span id=":5v.co" class="tL8wMe EMoHub" style="text-align: left;"...
Top Five Aluminium Wire Companies in the World
<p>The global demand for aluminium wire is clearly on the rise. Earlier predicted to expand at a CAGR of 8.8% between 2014 and 2018, the material, critical for power infrastructure development has far outpaced the growth projections. The automotive and transportation, and construction, are the two...
India to walk the path of clean energy generation- what it means for the aluminium sector?
<p>Indian aluminium consumption is poised for a big leap in ten years from now. Predicted to reach 8 million tonne (MT) from the current 3.2 MT, driven by sectors like electricity, automobiles, building & construction and packaging, it requires a concerted effort from the industry towards...
Rio Tinto awards $45 mln contract to Fulton Hogan for Amrun bauxite project
<p>Rio Tinto has awarded a contract valued at $45 million to the Queensland division of civil construction company Fulton Hogan.<br /><br />The company will build a dam supplying water to the world-class Amrun bauxite project in Western Cape York Queensland, Australia.<br /><br />The 10.9 gigalitre...
Week in Review: Top aluminium end- user headlines from this week
<p>AlCircle brings the top news from the End User vertical of aluminium covering transport, construction, electricals, and others that you may have missed by in the last week. Here is the quick round-up of the prominent news that you may be of interest to you.</p> <p><strong>1. NY City to...
Audipack to launch innovative products featuring aluminium profiles
<p>Audipack that creates standardized products as well as custom-built products and solutions is set to introduce new products featuring aluminium profiles. A new and updated package of stands comes for all types and sizes of flat screens.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display:...
Texas based architecture firm creates an aluminium “Selfie Wall”
<p>Texas based AGENCY Architecture has created an aluminium Selfie Wall on the border between Mexico and the United States. AGENCY has been in the practice of engaging contemporary culture through architecture, urbanism, and advocacy since its inception.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle;...
Russian companies to produce aluminium profiles for hot houses
<p>According to Rambler News Service with reference to representatives of the Russian Aluminium Association, Russian pressing plants are going to manufacture aluminium profiles for hot houses replacing imported aluminium profiles production on the Russian market.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align:...
DMRC to install new signage using Aluminium Composite Panel
<p>The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has begun fixing anew designed signage at its stations for the suitability of its travellers. As a pilot project, the Barakhamba and Pragati Maidan metro stations have already been provided with new signage.<br /><br /><img style="vertical-align:...
Australian Bauxite registers strong fertilizer and cement-grade bauxite sales in Q4 2016
<p>Australian Bauxite Limited (ABx) posted strong growth in fertilizer-grade and cement-grade bauxite sales in the fourth quarter of 2016. The metallurgical grade bauxite business showed little improvement. ABx, in its quarterly report and activity statement, said their bauxite features chemistry...
Reynaers provides aluminium glazing systems for the Channel Islands
<p>Reynaers Aluminium, a European developer of aluminium products for the building sector, has supplied multiple aluminium glazing systems to the largest single office development in the Channel Islands.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right:...
Swedish architects build treetop cabin covered with aluminium sheet
<p>Swedish architecture firm Snohetta has built a treetop cabin named The 7TH room for the Treehotel in Northern Sweden. The entire bottom of the treetop cabin is covered with a huge aluminium sheet.<br /><br /><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right:...
China's aluminium composite panel maker to set up new factory in Egypt
<p>Egypt is set to become home to a new aluminium composite panel manufacturing unit, announced Trade Minister Tarek Kabil on Sunday. China's Guangzhou Goodsense Decorative Building Materials Co. Ltd. will be setting up a factory at an aggregated cost of US$100 million. <br /><br />The ministry...
Top five aluminium extrusion companies in the world
<p>Aluminium extrusion is one of the most popular forms of aluminium products. Extruded aluminium products are being used worldwide every day in innovative application areas. The possibilities for using aluminium profiles have no bounds. They are used for their strength, flexibility, durability and...
ARP redesigns Academy building with aluminium bespoke fabrications
<p>The Robert Owen Academy in Hereford received re-deployed buildings from the London Olympics in 2012. The government and the Olympic Committee were keen on reusing and recycling the building.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"...
