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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AlCircle co-hosts Aluminium & New Materials Roundtable: Watch out for LIVE-streaming at 4 p.m.
<p>AlCircle, the trusted information and business portal for the global aluminium industry, is going to co-host a roundtable conference on <strong>Aluminium and New Materials: The Investment in Technology</strong> today, January 20, at 4 p.m. at ITC Sonar Bangla Hotel in Kolkata, West Bengal....
RS Components introduces die-cast aluminium enclosures
<p>RS Components (RS), the trading brand of Electrocomponents plc , the global distributor for engineers, has presented an innovative RS Pro range of painted die-cast aluminium enclosures designed for explosive environments. <br /><br /><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block;...
Outlook 2017: How end- user will drive aluminium market in 2017
<p>The automotive, aerospace, construction, electrical and packaging sectors emerged as the largest aluminium end users in 2016. These sectors will continue to drive aluminium consumption in the foreseeable future as well as in 2017. Let’s explore:</p> <p>{newsStudioGallery}</p>...
Aluminium structure exports by Turkey decline 7% YoY as domestic demand surges higher
<p>Aluminium manufacturing market in Turkey is growing at a moderately steady pace. A recent market research report by Technavio suggests the market will grow at a CAGR of about 4 per cent until 2020. The demand for aluminium in the domestic building and construction sector is seen as a major...
Arconic reveals plan for 3D printed concept skyscraper that can absorb pollution
<p>Arconic, the newly formed engineering materials and solutions company after Alcoa’s spinoff in November 2016, has announced its plans to build a smog-eating skyscraper using 3D printing by 2062. 3D printing is forecasted to have a revolutionary change to the material processing technology...
Crystal’s new aluminium window earns national industry recognition
<p>Crystal Window & Door Systems announces the receipt of national industry recognition for one of its popular products. The Crystal Series 8500/8600 aluminium projected window line, available in a variety of styles and feature options has been selected as US Glass Magazine's 2016...
CRL-U.S. Aluminum folding doors earns Florida Product Approval
<p>A well-known Window & Door manufacturer in Florida, CRL-U.S. Aluminum, has received Florida Product Approval by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation for its product lines Monterey S55 and S80 Bi-Folding Doors.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display:...
U.K's Gooding Aluminium launches online library to facilitate e-ordering of aluminium extrusions
<p>Leading British aluminium processing company and trusted online supplier of aluminium extruded products, Gooding Aluminium announced that they have set up an online library featuring all aluminium profiles and extrusions from their product basket. The new addition is aimed to facilitate...
Top 10 Aluminium Companies in India
The aluminium industry in India is on the verge of witnessing a major leap in consumption over the next five years. Major producers are adding significant capacities and investing in new technologies to add more value to their downstream product portfolios. This, they are doing, in order to cash in...
Mullet's Aluminum wins Award of Excellence from Aluminum Association of Florida
<p>Aluminum Association of Florida has presented the 2016 Award of Excellence to Mullet's Aluminum Products Inc. at the annual board meeting in November at Rosen Shingle Creek Resort, in Orlando. The company has won this coveted award for nine years in a row.<br /><br /><img style="vertical-align:...
Outlook 2017: What must aluminium rolling companies focus on to gain competitive advantage?
<p>Product differentiation, though key to earning higher margins, is difficult to achieve in the rolled aluminium product manufacturing sector. Despite discrete size rationalization, aluminium rolling companies often struggle to cope with the market competition while trying to bring in innovation...
Dudley’s Aluminium wins school contract in Newport
<p>Dudley’s Aluminium, a manufacturer of aluminium curtain-walling, windows, shop-fronts, automatic and revolving doors, fire-resistant glazing, louvres and brise soleil, has won a school contract worth more than £750,000 to support the construction of John Frost School, in Newport.<br...
Japan is forecasted to export 4084 tonnes of aluminium structures till August 2017
<p>Japan's aluminium industry, in 2015, had stepped up efforts to have the light metal used more in infrastructure, taking advantage of new design standards to boost the then stagnant demand in the domestic market. Ever since then, the consumption of aluminium in building and construction sector of...
Australian Bauxite Ltd: bauxite sales strategy avoids market glut problems
<p>Australian Bauxite Ltd (ABx) currently sells bauxite into cement and fertiliser markets at prices higher than could be achieved in the over-supplied metallurgical bauxite market.</p> <p>There have been developments in the metallurgical bauxite market in the last few days which indicate that the...
Australia-based firm expands marquee line fitted with lightweight aluminium frame
<p>Custom flags and Car flags manufacturer Australian Flag Makers and Ben Beazley announced that their custom printed marquee line is available in customised colours and designs to suit the needs of the customer. The back side walls and roof of the canopy are constructed of high quality and durable...
Granco Clark to supply aluminium extrusion equipment to Kawneer and UACJ
<p>Granco Clark, the global leader in aluminium extrusion industry, announced the receipt of two major orders from Kawneer Company Inc, and UACJ Corporation. Both the companies expect to build on their aluminium product manufacturing expertise with the help of Granco’s cutting-edge technology...
Year in Review 2016: How aluminium has revolutionized the construction sector
<p>Use of aluminium in building and construction began in the early 20th century. Prior to that due to scarce availability and high cost, its use was primarily restricted to small-scale detailing. From 1930 onward, architects and engineers started exploring the use of aluminium in construction on a...
Burgess Marines secures third party accreditation for CE Marking
<p>Burgess Marines, Britain’s largest independent ship repairer and marine engineering services has secured third party accreditation to CE Mark structural steel and aluminium fabrications after signing contract with design firm Houlder.<br /><br />It is compulsory to use CE Marking...
