Germany’s aluminium scrap exports rebound 4.58% in H1 2026: Which countries are buying the most?
Germany’s aluminium scrap trade showed signs of recovery in the first half of 2026, with exports to the world reaching 616,000 tonnes, up 4.58 per cent from 589,000 tonnes in H1 2025. The increase was even more pronounced against the second half of 2025, with H1 2026 shipments rising 7.50 per cent...
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...
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Constellium awarded the Groupe PSA 2019 Supplier Award in “Corporate Social Responsibility” category
Constellium was a recipient of the Groupe PSA 2019 Supplier Award in the category of Corporate Social Responsibility. This program recognizes supplier engagement and excellence, and acknowledges the important role that suppliers play in the automaker’s success. Michelle Wen, Executive Vice...
Belgium’s aluminium cans import to extend downfall by 6.35% on year in 2019
Proficient in preserving the quality and flavour of the contents, aluminium cans have an unparalleled safety record and currently represent one of the most widely used containers for packaging purposes. These cans are non-toxic in nature, can be reprocessed and require less care during handling and...
FACE urges European authorities to remove import tariffs on unwrought aluminium
The Federation of Aluminium Consumers in Europe (FACE) has reportedly launched a campaign to urge the European authorities to remove import tariffs on primary aluminium, particularly, unwrought aluminium. The import tariffs range between 3 per cent and 6 per cent. In support of this campaign, FACE...
France’s bauxite import to increase 10% in 2019 after remaining flat last year
The global bauxite mining market is estimated to have been valued at US$ 12,423.8 million in 2018 and is projected to grow at a value CAGR of 6.6% and reach a value of US$ 20,661.9 million by the end of 2026. Moreover, the global market is anticipated to create total incremental dollar opportunity...
EAFA reports 1.2% drop in European aluminium foil deliveries in Q1 2019; exports remain strong
According to the latest figures from the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) aluminium foil deliveries from European rollers dropped in the first quarter of 2019. The drop is attributed to the reduced stock levels in the domestic market by consumers and converters. The total volume dropped...
AMAG appoint a Chief Sales Officer (CSO) to support and enhance the company’s growth course
The Supervisory Board of AMAG, an Austrian supplier of premium aluminium cast and flat rolled products, has decided to appoint a Chief Sales Officer (CSO) to support and enhance AMAG’s growth course. As of June 3, 2019, Victor Breguncci would take over this role in the company. Victor Breguncci, a...
Marselli Bros Aluminium opens new offices in London
Marselli Bros Aluminium, a manufacturer and installer of aluminium frames, handrails, fences, windows, and doors, has announced the opening of new offices in central London. The company will offer high-quality, high-value, energy efficient windows and other aluminium building fixtures. Niko...
France’s aluminium plates, sheets and strips import to extend YoY growth in 2019; Germany to be the leading exporter
France is the fourth most important regional market in Europe for the rolling aluminium industry. It purchases about 8 per cent of the total production of the European aluminium rolling industry and makes the best use of it across various industries including packaging, transportation, mechanical...
Hydro receives ASI Performance Standard certifications for its five Primary aluminium plants
After winning ASI certificates for its rolling and extrusion operations, Hydro has won its ASI Performance Standard certifications with Primary Metal operations including the aluminium smelting, re-melting/refining and casthouse activities at the production sites Clervaux (Luxembourg), Høyanger...
Metal Packaging Europe’s study on aluminium cans lifecycle shows significant reductions in CO2 emission
Metal Packaging Europe conducted a study called the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) on 25cl, 33cl, and 50cl volumes of aluminium beverage cans. As the name suggests, the study covered the entire life cycle of aluminium beverage cans produced in Europe, starting from raw materials extraction to...
ASI certifies Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products operations against Chain of Custody Standard
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced the certification of Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products operations against the ASI Chain of Custody Standard. ASI certified Hydro Aluminium Rolled Products operations for the sites in Grevenbroich, Hamburg, and Neuss (Germany), the joint venture...
European Aluminium expects Europe should be next to be exempted from 10% tariff on aluminium
European Aluminium expects that Europe should be the next to be exempted from 10% tariff on aluminium products after the lifting of 232 tariffs on aluminium from Canada and Mexico, a press statement from the association says. Commenting on the matter European Aluminium Director General Gerd Götz...
Ambienta acquires aluminium extrusion dies maker Phoenix International
Aluminium extrusion dies manufacturer Phoenix International has been acquired by private equity firm Ambienta SGR for an undisclosed amount. Europe’s leading private equity investor Chequers Capital on Monday announced the sales of its portfolio company Phoenix. Phoenix, headquartered in Verdello,...
World primary aluminium production down 1.8% YoY and 3% MoM in April
According to the latest data showed by International Aluminium Institute (IAI), world primary aluminium production came in at 5.2 million tonnes in April, down 1.83 per cent from April’s 2018 production of 5.3 million tonnes, and 3.27 per cent from March’s production of 5.379 million tonnes....
Alcomet opens aluminium profiles production facility
Bulgarian rolled and extruded aluminium product manufacturer Alcomet has opened a new production facility for the production of aluminium profiles. The company also aims to enter the automotive parts industry, SeeNews reported on Monday, 20 May 2019. Alcomet offers a large variety of aluminium...
Rolled-aluminium maker Gränges acquires utilities infrastructure from Jernbro
Rolled aluminium products supplier Gränges acquired the entire utilities infrastructure from Jernbro on its industrial premises in Finspång for SEK 93 million. The company said that utilities infrastructure acquisition will ensure a safe, reliable and long-term supply of energy and utilities. The...
Belgium’s aluminium scrap import to extend decline by 5.4% in 2019; France to be the leading exporter
Post 2017, Belgium had been found recording a year on year drop in aluminium scrap import and this year is estimated to be no exception either, found the global export-import data. In 2017, the country’s aluminium scrap import had seen a rise from 231,939 tonnes in 2016 to 295,073 tonnes. In the...
EAFA releases a new video showing advantages of aluminium containers
The European Aluminum Foil Association (EAFA) releases a new video showing the advantages of aluminium containers and infinite recyclability of aluminium. Europe recycles about 65 per cent of all aluminium packaging. Aluminum foil is the ideal material for food and animal food packaging because of...
