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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If you are looking for world-class die casting cells to augment casting business than you are at the right place. We have a list of nine die casting cell, which are up for sale with a huge price reduction. AlCircle is here to help out with the best solution to your business towards procurement of...
Czech Republic’s import of Aluminium cans during 2018-20 unveils enterprising market
The economy of Czech Republic was described as "one of Europe's most flourishing economies". The Czech statistical office has released a preliminary estimate of 3Q GDP growth, which came in at 6.2% QoQ after an 8.7% fall in the second quarter. Markets expected weaker growth at around 5%, so a...
Reynaers Aluminum acquires technical wholesaler Agentor, strengthens its position in Netherlands
Reynaers Aluminum acquires technical wholesaler Agentor and in this way the company strengthens its position in the Netherlands. Agentor NV will become part of Reynaers Aluminum BV, located in Helmond, and active in the development and sale of aluminium facade systems in the Netherlands. Reynaers...
AMAG Austria Metall AG building the largest rooftop photovoltaic system worth several million euros
AMAG Austria Metall AG, a premium supplier of high-quality aluminium cast and flat rolled products and specialised in recycling, is reportedly setting up the largest rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system worth several million euros in Austria across an area of 55,000 m² – roughly the size of eight...
Lithuania’s import of Aluminium Plates, Sheets and Strips during 2018-20 illustrates marginal growth
According to the Credit Suisse Global Wealth Report 2019, Lithuania belongs to the high-income group. However, the economy will rebound strongly in 2021, after 2020's pandemic-induced contraction, although the downturn should be the softest in the EU. A revival in foreign and domestic demand and...
Sanjeev Gupta expresses doubt over the fate of Dunkirk aluminium smelter
The Chairman of GFG Alliance, Sanjeev Gupta has expressed doubts over the fate of his French aluminium smelter, as he eyes to acquire German giant Thyssenkrupp. The Indian born British businessman has been in the headlines over the past few years, due to his stream of acquisitions of exhausted...
Alumina production in West Europe declines 6% YoY to 448,000t in Oct 2020; Output in East & Central Europe hikes 9% to 412,000t
In West Europe, alumina production in October 2020 stood at 448,000 tonnes, recording a hike of 15,000 tonnes or 3.46 per cent from 433,000 tonnes in September. The output in September 2020 was, however, down by 11.09 per cent month-on-month from 487,000 tonnes in August 2020. Thus, the total...
Hirschvogel Automotive gets new management; Appoints Walter Bauer and Dr Dirk Landgrebe at the top level
The shareholders of Hirschvogel Holding GmbH, one of the largest international automotive suppliers in the area of aluminium and steel forging as well as subsequent machining, initiated the first step by appointing Walter Bauer and Dr Dirk Landgrebe at the new top management, with the view to be...
Aluminium treatment firm “Newalu” building new production lines for e-mobility in Delbrück
The aluminium treatment specializing company Newalu headquartered in Delbrück, Germany has gained a vital order worth multi million euros. Newalu GmbH, the supplier of heat-treated and ready-to-install aluminium components for the production of the Air e-sedan from Lucid Motors, a US automobile...
Aluminium wire importation of Portugal during 2018-20 displays significant growth
Despite the well-founded economic performance and sustained reform momentum over the past few years, Portugal entered the COVID-19 crisis with undersized capital markets. As an open economy, the country is heavily reliant on exports and tourism, Portugal was been working to diversify its output by...
Romanian Aluminium company “ALRO S.A.” supports hospitals for the treatment of patients affected by COVID-19
The leading producer of integrated aluminium in Europe ALRO S.A. pursues to support the efforts towards prevention and combat the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic in the local communities where it operates and donates seven pieces of vital equipment necessary to fight against COVID-19 deadly...
Hydro Husnes B-Line resumes production after 10 years; expects to double aluminium output and offer hundred new jobs
Hydro's aluminium plant in western Norway is all set to go back to full production as Husnes B-Line capacity resumed operation on November 24, after remaining idle since 2009 due to a financial crisis. Hydro Husnes currently produces 95,000 tonnes of aluminium annually via the A line. This will...
GEWA Balkonsysteme GmbH produces maintenance-free and innovative balcony railings made of aluminium
There are multiple types of balcony railings made of aluminium and stainless steel that are water and dirt repellent and never have to be painted again. Now, GEWA Balkonsysteme produces maintenance-free and innovative balcony railings made of aluminium in attractive and timeless designs and the...
French leader in Aluminium veranda “Gustave Rideau” enters the metal construction market by acquiring “Niortais BGN”
The Vendée group Gustave Rideau, a major player in aluminium verandas, has just acquired BGN, which delivers a pass to Gustave Rideau to enter the metal construction market. This company from La Crèche, near Niort, deploys a wide range of trades, from metal frameworks to locksmithing, including the...
Romania’s export of Aluminium wire to the top 5 countries in 2020 reveals positive trend
Romania has been gravely stroked by the Covid-19 pandemic. GDP for the first half of 2020 plunged by 4.6% year on year, as the primary reason for this downturn is lower consumption and a drop in exports. In contrast, investments saw positive growth, driven by the construction sector. In 2020, the...
Primary aluminium production in East & Central Europe grows 3.85% M-o-M; output in West Europe rebounds to 280,000t
In October 2020, primary aluminium production in East & Central Europe stood at 351,000 tonnes, up by 13,000 tonnes or 3.85 per cent from 338,000 tonnes in September 2020, according to the latest data showed by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). The output grew in October after a plunge...
Aluminium producer E-max invests €15 million to build new melting furnaces in Kerkrade facility
The Dilsen group E-max, producer of aluminium profiles, will invest €15 million in its branch in Kerkrade, Netherlands. This investment is the final part of the long path to 100% circular and low-carbon aluminium. Dimitri Fotij, CEO of E-max said: “Large multinationals come to see how we managed to...
World primary aluminium production climbs 5% YoY in October 2020; Output in Jan-Oct inches up by 2.31%
Global primary aluminium production stood at 5.592 million tonnes in October 2020, with a year-on-year increase of 4.52% from 5.350 million tonnes in October 2019, according to the latest data showed by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) on Friday, 20 November 2020. On a month-on-month...
