Canada’s H1’26 aluminium exports dip 12.57% amid US tariffs: What does H2 hold?
The first half (H1) of 2026 witnessed Canada’s exports of unwrought aluminium taking a deep plunge. The country supplied a total of 1.33 million tonnes of aluminium products to the world including unwrought aluminium, bars, rods and profiles, aluminium foil, pipes and tubes, plates, sheets and...
Aluminium extrusion 2035 demand nears 44.22Mt: Industry experts decode next decade drivers
Global aluminium extrusion demand is entering a phase with consumption projected to rise from 35.25 million tonnes in 2025 to 35.93 million tonnes in 2026 and 44.22 million tonnes by 2035, representing a 2.29 per cent CAGR. While building and construction will remain the largest end-use sector and...
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Germany’s bauxite importation reflects a gradual rise during 2018-20
The Covid-19 third wave has slow down the economic recovery of Germany at the beginning of 2021. The economy shrank 1.7% in the first quarter compared to the previous three months, according to official data. On the other way, the bauxite importation of the country has revealed better growth from...
Bericap enters aluminium closures market, acquires Mala Verschluss-Systeme
The global manufacturer and seller of plastic closures for food, beverage and industrial markets, Bericap acquires German aluminium closures producer Mala Verschluss-Systeme. The deal amount is yet to be disclosed. The deal propelled Mala to join Bericap’s plastic range and represents its expansion...
Recycled aluminium weekly recap: Aluprof joins German Sustainable Building Council; US aluminium scrap imports from Canada decline 4.56% in 1Q2021; Imports in March rise 18.77%
The US aluminium scrap imports from Canada in 1Q2021 totalled 98,300 tonnes – 478.24% higher than 17,000 tonnes a year ago but 4.56% less than 103,000 tonnes a quarter ago. While in March 2021, the United States aluminium scrap imports from Mexico stood at 19,300 tonnes, indicating a month-on-month...
Weekly Downstream recap: HAI reveals €38 million investment for extrusion facility expansion at Ranshofen; Hydro completes the sale of its aluminium rolling business to KPS Capital Partners
The global aluminium downstream sector remained quite strenuous this week, Hammerer Aluminium revealed its €38 million investment towards the expansion of Ranshofen extrusion unit. Hydro accomplished the sale of its aluminium rolling business to American investment company KPS Partners. The leading...
Fight against climate change, EU plans CO2 import tariffs on aluminium among others
The EU Commission’s draft proposal which is now available to a global media agency reveals that the European Union will introduce so-called carbon import tariffs on aluminium among other commodities as a part of the initiative fight against climate change. This is purposeful in regards to safeguard...
European aluminium makers fear a demand drop as auto sales fall below pre-pandemic levels
European aluminium and aluminium alloy producers have been seeing a strong demand from carmakers and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) until now in 2021. But some market participants fear a dip in demand as auto sales continue to run below pre-pandemic levels. They also forecast a significant...
Latvia’s import of aluminium tubes and pipes during 2018-20 denotes speedy growth with a sharp drop
The Ministry of Finance, Latvia has revealed in their latest financial positions the measures the country will initiate to recover from the damage wreaked by Covid-19 during coming years. The forecast is based on the Covid-19 vaccination plan, which foresees that 70% of the Latvian population will...
REEL International acquires the Aluminium Emission Control business of GE Steam Power in Norway
REEL International on 1st June has acquired GE Steam Power’s Aluminum AQCS (Air Quality Control Systems) Technology portfolio and related business in Norway. The know-how acquired includes the technologies developed under the ownerships of FLAKT, ABB and ALSTOM Environment. The acquired business...
Sweden’s export of aluminium container during 2018-20 reflects express growth
The Swedish per capita gross national product (GNP) is among the highest in the world, but so are its taxes. The economy of Sweden is a developed export-oriented economy. As reported by Bloomberg, the country’s economy returned to its pre-pandemic level in the first quarter as the recovery in the...
HAI reveals €38 million investment for extrusion facility expansion at Ranshofen
The supplier of high-quality aluminium, Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) reveals an investment volume of € 38 million towards the expansion of the extrusion facility in Ranshofen. HAI intends to root the investment by executing the operation of the 60 MN extrusion press at its facility at...
Salzburger Aluminium Group subsidiary to start production at new site in Slovakia
SAG Slovakia, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Salzburger Aluminium Group, will commence production at its new site in the SIHOT industrial park near Trencin. The company invested around 1.5 million euros in the relocation and expansion of the new site. The new plant, located near the...
Global Aluminium Associations applaud G7 Trade Ministers joint commitment to stronger international rules on market-distorting policies and practices
The global aluminium associations, which incorporated the United States, Europe, Canada and Japan, applaud G7 Trade Ministers’ commitment to “stronger international rules on market-distorting industrial subsidies and trade-distorting actions by state enterprises.” On 28th May 2021, following the...
Aluprof joins German Sustainable Building Council
The leading producer of aluminium systems in Europe, with branches in many European countries, Aluprof has joined the German Sustainable Building Council (DGNB). The Polish supplier a year ago set itself the task of promoting the global development of architecture towards an energy-efficient and...
Netherlands import of aluminium powder and flakes during 2018-20 remains unstable
The Netherlands is known as a trading country, as it inflows millions of euros in earnings every year which supports the Dutch economy to be stronger. The country earns most of the money from exporting products such as machinery, chemicals, agricultural products and many more. The north-western...
CANPACK’s beverage can bodies volumes increased 21% in Q1 2021
CANPACK, a global manufacturer of aluminium beverage cans and packaging solutions for the beverage and food industry, announced its results for the first quarter of 2021. Beverage can bodies volumes grew 21% year-over-year. The growth was due to increased production volumes from its new Czech...
ASI welcomes aluminium slug and disc producer ALUMAN SA as 171st Production & Transformation member
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has welcomed ALUMAN SA as a new Production & Transformation member, bringing the total number of members to 171. Headquartered in Athens, ALUMAN SA produces aluminium slugs and discs with an annual production capacity of 35,000 tonnes. It exports 100 per cent of its...
AMAG ships ASI certified sustainable aluminium to Audi plant in Neckarsulm
The leading Austrian manufacturer of premium quality aluminium cast and flat-rolled products, AMAG that supplies to highly diversified industries such as the automotive, aircraft, sports equipment, lighting, mechanical engineering, construction and packaging industries, has shipped the first...
Romania needs ‘A scrap for windows program’ to reduce CO2 emissions, says Daniel Popa of Reynaers Aluminium
The south-eastern European nation, Romania, needs ‘A scrap for windows program’ to support more efficient thermal insulation, surpassing the thermal rehabilitation programs of apartment buildings and hence it would attract fresh investments in this segment. Daniel Popa, Country Manager for Reynaers...
