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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Dutch multinational corp. Hunter Douglas “cease” aluminium production, Rotterdam staffs to lay-off
Manufacturer Hunter Douglas stops making aluminium itself in Rotterdam and among other things, sun protection in Rotterdam. Production is no longer beneficial. The shutdown of the production line will cause a layoff of 100 employees. Leen Reijtenbagh, CFO of Hunter Douglas said: “It doesn't pay. We...
Ninja Melk launches energy drinks in Ardagh cans
Ninja Melk has enjoyed a successful European launch of an online shop that delivers its slimline cans direct to consumers. Ardagh has delivered its 250ml slim can to the company, Co-founded by YouTube star Ryan Higa – whose phenomenally popular comedy ‘ninja’ videos inspired the theme for the...
Belgium’s import of Aluminium alloy ingot remains to fluctuate marginally during 2017-20
In spite of its small size, Belgium's economy has consistently placed among the top 20 economies of the world and remains strong. The major industries that support the economy of Belgium are Metallurgy, steel, textiles, chemicals, glass, paper, and food processing are the dominant industries....
Post COVID-19 growth: German electric motor producer Ziehl-Abegg to invest $18 million
Peter Fenkl, CEO, Ziehl-Abegg SE said: “The global markets will continue to need high-quality electric motors and fans in the future.” This is the major reason the German company based in Künzelsau is now investing $18 million in the expansion of its production buildings at the Kupferzell site. Dr...
French aluminium foundry company Diace SAS signs agreement with the Lot fire-fighters
On 26 th June’20, representatives of the Lot fire-fighters went to the Diace company in Vayrac, France for the signing of availability agreements. Diace SAS, an aluminium foundry company, has the distinction of having 5 volunteer fire-fighters out of a workforce of around 100 employees. Serge...
The significant rise of Italy’s aluminium scrap export during 2017-20
Italy has a diversified industrial economy, which is divided into a developed industrial north, dominated by private companies, and a less-developed, highly subsidized, agricultural south, where unemployment is high. Some of the major sources of income in Italy include the production of machinery,...
Russian start-up Pro-Avia selects Germany’s Red A03 all-aluminium diesel engine to power in-development utility-twin
Pro-Avia, a Russian start-up has selected Red Aircraft’s A03 500hp diesel engine to power its in-development multi-purpose piston-twin. Adenau, Germany-based Red Aviation explains its power-plant as an “all-aluminium, 12-cylinder, high-compression-ignition engine” that can run on Jet A or diesel...
France import of Bauxite remains uneven during 2017-20
The economy of France is highly developed and free-market-oriented. It is the world's 7th largest economy by 2019 nominal figures and the 10th largest economy by PPP figures. It is the 2nd largest economy in the European Union after Germany. Bauxite importation of France during 2017-19 has been...
BMW 4 Series Coupe production kicks-starts at Dingolfing plant in Germany
The new BMW 4 Series Coupe is now in production at the BMW Group Plant Dingolfing in Germany. This new model is being produced at the plant alongside the updated BMW 5 Series Sedans, like the M5 and 5 Series Touring. Collectively the Dingolfing plant is rolling out the production of five different...
En+ calls EU to reduce tariffs on the import of low-carbon aluminium
En+ has called on the EU to eradicate tariffs on low-carbon imports of aluminium, the lightweight metal used in everything from cars to wind turbines. EU needs to invest almost €500bn a year to meet its climate goals, Greg Barker, the group’s executive chairman, said: “There was a huge opportunity...
The aluminium scrap export of Spain shows stable growth during 2017-20
The Spanish aluminium industry is going through rough times at present, although the aluminium scrap export during 2017-19 has reflected significant growth, as the export volume stood at 303,944 tonnes and the revenue earnings stood at $334.20 million. The aluminium scrap export for 2020 has been...
ALRO SA celebrating 55th Anniversary – a journey from 8,000tpa electrolytic aluminium to diversified product portfolio
ALRO S.A., one of the largest vertically integrated aluminium producers in Europe, is reportedly celebrating its 55th anniversary by being committed to the employees, partners, and clients for over the last five decades and standing as one of the strong pillars for the Romanian economy all through...
Primary aluminium production in West Europe declines by 4% during Jan-May, but grows by 2% in East and Central Europe
According to the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) data, primary aluminium production in West Europe stood at 284,000 tonnes in May 2020, while that in East and Central Europe came in at 351,000 tonnes. Month-on-month, the output in West Europe grew by 2.53 per cent from 277,000 tonnes and...
Austria’s export of Aluminium structures unveils rapid growth during 2017-19: Projected 3.06% dip in volume for 2020, 11.06% rise in income
The economy of Austria is a well-developed social market economy, with the country being one of the fourteen richest in the world in terms of GDP per capita. The most significant industries in Austria include construction and building, electronics and electrics, tourism, food and drinks, logistics...
SIG offers ASI-certified aluminium in its packs in Europe
SIG is offering ASI-certified aluminium as standard for all SIG packs in Europe. SIG claims the company is the only aseptic carton producer to offer ASI-certified aluminium in its packs. The company is the first in the industry to obtain certification to both the ASI (Aluminium Stewardship...
Czech Republic’s Aluminium ingot importation displays “unsteady” movement during 2017-20
Czech Republic’s largest sector is the automotive industry. The Czech industry produces mainly electrical, electronic and optical equipment, as well as cars, transport vehicles and machines. Most of the produced components are exported abroad - an important revenue factor for the Czech Republic....
World primary aluminium production inches up by 1.44% YoY in Jan-May
Global primary aluminium production stood at 5.448 million tonnes in May, an increase of 0.7% from 5.410 million tonnes in May 2019, according to the latest data showed by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) on Monday 22 June 2020. On a month-on-month comparison, the output increased by...
Reynaers Aluminium in Belgium will support to lower CO2 footprint by opting low-carbon aluminium
The well-known Reynaers Aluminum in Duffel, Belgium, restricts its CO2 footprint. The architectural window, door and facade systems company will henceforth purchase more aluminium produced from green energy sources. Erik Rasker, CTO, Reynaers said: “The aluminium currently used in Europe accounts...
