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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Aluminium scrap exports by the UK to rise in 2018 after a dip in the year earlier
Since 2002, the European Union has been a continuous net exporter of aluminium scrap. More than 80% of the scrap generated in the EU heads to Asia, while 37% to China and 28% to India. {newsStudioGallery} The aluminium scrap generated in the UK is also more than the needs of the UK foundry industry...
Jupiter Aluminium acquires Spanish aluminium company Baux: NK5 announces
NK5, a leading player specialised in investing in firms facing financial and/or operating difficulties, announced the sale of Baux to Jupiter Aluminium Corporation. Baux is a Spain-based industrial group that produces hot-cold-rolled and lacquered aluminium products from 100% recycled materials....
Germany-based Microdrones merges with Schübeler Technologies
Microdrones, a manufacturer and supplier of customized and intelligent UAV/drone solutions in Germany, has announced it has merged with Schübeler Technologies, a provider of robust turbo fans, jets, compressors, pumps, electric motors, carbon fiber and aluminium composites. Daniel Schübeler,...
Europe produces over 150 million chocolate Santa Clauses wrapped in aluminium foil for Christmas
An European Aluminium Foil Association report says over 150 million Santa Clauses are produced annually for the holiday season in Europe. They are produced in Germany and also in other countries like Austria. Based on an average size of 0.025 square meters per figure, this is more than 3,750,000...
Austria’s aluminium scrap imports and exports to register growth in 2018; Germany remains top trade partner
Austria’s aluminium scrap imports from global markets increased 5 per cent year on year in 2017. The country’s total import is estimated to increase to 304157 tonnes this year, up 3.3 per cent from last year. On the other hand, aluminium scrap export by the country showed no growth in 2017. Total...
Aluminium association leaders from the U.S., Brazil, Canada, the EU, Japan and Mexico urged G20 leadership to address overcapacity
The Aluminum Association joined global aluminium association leaders from Brazil, Canada, the EU, Japan and Mexico and signed a letter to leaders of the G20 calling for renewed commitment “to tackling the issue of market-distorting aluminium overcapacity.” The association leaders, in the letter...
Biggest alumina refinery operator in Greece Mytilineos anticipates 2019 sales to top 2.2 billion euros
Greek-based industrial conglomerate Mytilineos chairman said on Thursday, November 29 that the company anticipated its sales to top 2.2 billion euros in 2019 from 1.5 billion euros this year. Special mention he made about Mytilineos’ growing alumina business and new projects in Libya and Ghana...
European automakers shares drop on new car tariffs warning
European automakers shares reportedly dropped on Thursday, November 29 followed by a warning of fresh US imported auto tariffs application before the end of the year. The warning came from one of the key European lawmakers. According to a report by Germany's Wirtschaftwoche, a business and...
Constellium inaugurates new Automotive Structures facility in Slovakia
Aluminium products manufacturer Constellium has opened new Automotive Structures facility in Zilina, Slovakia for the production of aluminium Crash Management Systems and Body Structure components to the Eastern European market. The Zilina plant features advanced technologies for forming,...
European Aluminium welcomes EU’s plan for a decarbonised economy by 2050
In a press release, European Aluminium has welcomed the European Commission’s new plans to secure a long-term decarbonised economy by 2050. The Association also added that New 2050 climate strategy can take aluminium value chains as a role model to achieve its carbon economy targets. European...
Trimet cuts its P1020 aluminium ingot production on tight global alumina supply
German aluminium producer Trimet has reportedly reduced the production of its P1020 ingot in response to tight global alumina supply. The firm had started a gradual reduction in its output from autumn, but exactly when the ingot production started being affected is unknown. The company’s board...
Aluminium company Reynaers begins expansion project of its production facility
Reynaers Aluminium, a leading European specialist in the development and marketing of innovative and sustainable aluminium solutions for windows, doors and curtain walls, is undertaking renovation and extension of its Enniscorthy premises and production facility in order to increase storage...
Romania’s imports of bauxite fluctuates QoQ in 2018
Romania’s bauxite import reduced 4% year on year in 2017. The country purchased 1.32 million tonnes of bauxite from the global market, from 1.38 purchased in 2016.Sierra Leone’s bauxite export to Romania in 2017 declined by 4% year on year. The export volume for 2017 was estimated at 1.31 million...
The construction of Frank Gehry's aluminium-clad Luma Arles is underway in south France
A twisting tower clad Luma Arles in reflective aluminium tiles is reportedly taking form in the south of France and will expectedly open in spring 2020. Luma Arles is an arts centre designed by Pritzker Prize winner Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry and established by Swiss collector Maja...
Global aluminium production up 4% YoY, 2% MoM in October 2018- IAI
Global primary aluminium output rose 4% year-on-year in October 2018 to stand at 5.414 million tonnes. Primary aluminium production was 5.205 million tonnes in October 2017, according to the latest data showed by International Aluminium Institute (IAI). Month-on-month, primary aluminium production...
Europe’s aluminium foil deliveries increased 6.4% YoY to reach 237,700 tonnes in Q3 2018
According to a press release from European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), demand for Europe’s aluminium foil surge to record levels in the third quarter of 2018 compared to the same period of 2017. This was driven primarily by a solid performance in overseas markets. Aluminium foil deliveries...
VELOX introduces new line of CBright non-leafing aluminium pastes for solvent-borne printing inks
VELOX, one of Europe's solution providers for the plastics, composites, additives, rubber, paints and coatings industries, has reportedly introduced a new line of CBright non-leafing aluminium pastes from aluminium pigments manufacturer Carlfors Bruk. Developed for solvent-borne printing inks, the...
Tetra Pak and Veolia partner for recycling used beverage carton components
Packaging solutions company Tetra Pak has entered into partnership with global resource management company Veolia to recycle all used beverage cartons components collected within the European Union to be recycled by 2025. The average beverage carton comprises around 75% paperboard, 20% plastic and...
