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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New series of global events launched to help hard-to-abate sectors reach carbon neutrality by 2050
Organisers of a new industry platform for manufacturers within hard-to-abate sectors today announced details of Sustainable Industrial Manufacturing (SIM) - set to be Europe’s largest showcase of solutions in sustainable manufacturing, when it opens at Brussels Expo in Belgium from 9-10 March 2022....
Cromodora Wheels to use Hydro REDUXA low-carbon aluminium to lower carbon footprint
European wheel maker Cromodora Wheels has selected Hydro REDUXA low-carbon aluminium to lower carbon footprint. Cromodora Wheels, a key player in the aluminium wheel industry, provides to the main premium car makers in Europe; AMG-Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, FCA, Maserati, JLR, Porsche, Seat,...
Hammerer Aluminum Industries transit to green energy
The high-quality aluminium products supplier, Hammerer Aluminum Industries (HAI), tracked towards a consistent green electricity strategy, as reported by the company. Accredited for the massive commitment, the aluminium expert has already been able to significantly refine its CO2 balance. HAI is...
Portugal’s import of aluminium stranded wire during 2018-20 reflects marginal movements
On 15 th April 2021, the finance minister of Portugal said that the government of Portugal has slashed its 2021 economic growth forecast to 4% from 5.4% after a severe worsening of the coronavirus pandemic at the beginning of 2021 forced a nationwide lockdown lasting over two months. The southern...
COVID pandemic drove Rusal’s Aughinish Alumina to loss in 2020
The globally most technologically advanced and energy-efficient alumina refinery and Europe's largest operated by Rusal in Ireland, Aughinish Alumina drove into a loss in 2020, as the Covid-19 pandemic hit demand for alumina from one of the biggest aluminium smelters of Europe. During the filling...
France: PCF proposes State intervention for Renault and Peugeot to manufacture rims at Alvance wheels plant
Following the meeting between the employees of Alvance Wheels plant and local elected officials, the Communist Party of France demanded the French government’s intervention to notify Renault and Peugeot to procure rims that are manufactured at the Alvance wheels plant in Diors. The countdown has...
France export of aluminium containers during 2018-20 showcase volatility
In the mid of March 2021, the Bank of France stated, that the economy of France is crumbling the COVID-19 pandemic, while the government is putting the restrictions better than the previous forecast, driving it on a path for better growth in 2021. The western European nation recorded an export of...
Austria: Multi-million dollar aluminium structures import market exhibits gradual downfall during 2019-20; estimated 0.70% drop in 2021
The economy of Austria is counted as one of the most stable in Europe, as the country anticipates a very strong network of export-focused SMEs, excellent academic standards and significant spending for research and development. The COVID-19 pandemic and related containment measures have strongly...
Rusal’s aluminium production in March quarter drops 2% QoQ to 932,000 tonnes; Sales decrease 6.4% to 962,000 tonnes
On Tuesday, April 27, Rusal announced that its aluminium production in the first quarter of 2021 stood at 932,000 tonnes, with Siberian smelters representing 93 per cent of the total aluminium output. The production in Q1 reflected a quarter-on-quarter drop of 1.9 per cent from 950,000 tonnes and...
Former economy minister of Montenegro detained over Podgorica Aluminum Plant guarantees
On 26 th April 2021, the Montenegrin police detained former Economy Minister Branko Vujovic for damaging the state budget to service guarantees given for the failed Podgorica Aluminum Plant, KAP, in 2009. As per our report, the State Prosecutor interrogated Vujovic and former government officials...
Alumina production in West Europe grows 2% Q-o-Q to 1.409MT in Q1 2021; But output in East & Central Europe declines 5%
According to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) data, alumina production in West Europe stood at 491,000 tonnes in March 2021. That recorded a month-on-month increase of 11.85 per cent from 439,000 tonnes while flat over the year compared to 489,000 tonnes. West Europe’s alumina production...
70 years old MBF Aluminium foundry rescued for a limited time, the region collectively votes for aid of €500,000
On 26 th April 2021, located in the eastern region of France, Burgundy-Franche-Comté’s Regional Council held an unprecedented standing committee meet, organized over videoconferencing, where the exclusive resolution of this committee was to extend rescue aid for the MBF Aluminium in Saint-Claude....
€2 million loans guaranteed by the State to Sanjeev Gupta’s Alvance wheels plant
On 25 th April 2021, Marc Fesneau, serving as Minister Delegate for Relations with Parliament and Citizen Participation, met the union representatives from Alvance Wheels (CFDT, CFE CGC, UNSA), in the process of judicial liquidation. The State of France had undertaken to stand beside the employees...
ALVANCE Aluminium Duffel joins ASI as new Production and Transformation member
ALVANCE Aluminium Duffel BV, a manufacturer and supplier of aluminium rolled products for end-use industries, including Architecture & Design, Automotive and Industrial applications, has joined ASI as a new Production and Transformation member, bringing the total number of ASI Members to 124....
Insane market, industry fighting over aluminium and metals: Alumeco
The Danish aluminium and metal supplier Alumeco, providing aluminium solutions for the metal-consuming industries are experiencing a fierce battle for raw materials, which has also risen in prices. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the balance of demand and supply. Since May’20, the price of...
“Heading towards a catastrophic situation”, says Director of aluminium-based materials producer in Aube
Larbaletier Group, the manufacturers of aluminum-based materials in Aube, North-east of France, stated the economic recovery is on the way, while the surge in the price of raw materials is the new problem which is alarming and the outcome could be dreadful to the sector and the organization....
Italy’s export of aluminium powder and flakes during 2018-20 unfolds steady rise with a gradual drop
IMF has revised the GDP growth projections for Italy to 3% in 2021 and 3.6% in 2022, in its January 2021 update of the world economic outlook. The European nation with a long Mediterranean coastline recorded export of 3453 tonnes of aluminium powder and flakes during 2018-19 and the revenue...
Novelis’ seven European aluminium manufacturing facilities received ASI certifications
Novelis announced that aluminium manufacturing facilities in Europe has received the Performance Standard and Chain of Custody Certification by the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The certification of seven European plants in Sierre, Switzerland; Göttingen, Nachterstedt Recycling,...
