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 industry from Europe, USA and Canada stand in unison during Section 232 hearing
<p>US Department of Commerce held a public hearing on June 22 on the Section 232 Investigation into the impact of aluminium imports on US national security. The aluminium industry from Europe, USA and Canada has come together to testify at the Section 232 hearing.</p> <p style="text-align:...
An interview with Marco Menin and Paolo Zanotta of Menphis S.p.A., Italy, at METEF 2017
<p>Marco Menin, Managing Director, and Paolo Zanotta, Area Manager of Menphis S.p.A, talked to AlCircle ahead of Metef 2017 exhibition in Verona, Italy. The duo from the Italian family company with a fiercely innovative bent talked in length about Menphis’ major business areas, sublimation...
METEF 2017: Highlights from the first day
<p><span>The METEF 2017, the world’s leading expo of customized technology for the aluminium and innovative metals industry, officially opened its doors to the global exhibitors and visitors today, June 21</span><span>st</span><span>, in </span><span>Veronafierre, Verona,...
Aluminium windows and doors manufacturer inaugurates new showroom with EUR 400,000 investment
<p>Pinum, part of the Italian group Nusco and manufacturer of windows and doors, has opened a new showroom in Bucharest. The company made an investment of EUR 400,000. The new showroom will give an opportunity to the company to offer new range of doors and windows.</p> <p><strong><img...
Aluminium associations of America, Europe and Canada publish joint statement urging for fair trade practices
<p>On 22 June, the US Department of Commerce will hold a hearing on the Section 232 investigation on the impact of aluminium imports on US national security. As a prequel to that the European, American and Canadian aluminium associations published a joint statement.</p> <p style="text-align:...
METEF 2017 inaugurated: Verona becomes world centre for aluminium sector till June 24
<p class="Default">The METEF 2017, the world’s leading expo of customized technology for the aluminium and innovative metals industry, officially opened its doors to the global exhibitors and visitors today, June 21<sup>st</sup>, in Piazza Italia. To be held till June 24<sup>th</sup> in...
Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and DITECFER announce “India-Italy Transport and Railways intelligence market-place”
<p class="Default">The Indo-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry announced Tuesday, June 20, that it has entered into a strategic partnership DITECFER, District for Rail Technologies, High Speed, Safety & Security, in collaboration with ArtValley which hosts projects and international...
Full Conference Programme for “India-Italy: Industry and Intellectual interchange”
<ol> <li>Introduction: Maurizio Sala President of Amafond</li> <li>Gloria Gangte, Embassy of India in Rome (Acting Ambassador, Business Officer)</li> <li>Damiano Francovigh General Consul of the Italian Republic in Kolkata</li> <li>Michele Bauli, President of Confindustria Verona</li> <li>Mario...
Metef 2017 to host the conference “India-Italy: Industry and Intellectual Interchange”
<p>In terms of exhibition and interchange volumes, Metef is the largest exhibition on metals and smart technologies in the SEMEA area (South Europe, Middle East, Africa) and certainly one of Asia's trend-influencers. The context of this exhibition is Italy, with the largest aluminium community in...
Constellium on track to achieve 2020 Sustainability Targets
<p>Constellium, the global aluminium semis product manufacturer, reported an increase in used beverage cans recycling rate following the installation of a new furnace at its facility in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, US. The company in its recently released 2016 Annual Business and Sustainability...
METEF 2017 to highlight the aluminium foundry casting industry in Italy in 2016
<p>The METEF 2017 exhibition will devote great attention to the aluminium and foundry production chain for both light alloys and innovative materials. Consequently, METEF 2017 will focus on the automotive sector, which plays a towing role for the all the industrial activities. Sustainable...
METEF 2017 to open its doors to domestic and international visitors at Verona from June 21 to 24
<p><strong>METEF 2017 </strong>is an international industry expo, dedicated exclusively to the metals sector and it offers a comprehensive exhibition on raw materials, processing, machining, technologies, machinery and plants, products and applications as well as on state-of-the-art technologies...
India exports about 23,000 tons of aluminium household articles per year, USA tops the importer list
<p>India has a large number of small and medium size enterprises that manufacture aluminium household articles. Most of these articles are made from remelted ingots sourced locally and through imports. The articles include kitchen utensils, household furniture and fittings kitchen foils and...
UK’s export of aluminium plates, sheets and strips is on a downtrend YoY
<p>The global demand for aluminium sheet is rapidly rising as the vehicle manufacturers are opting for aluminium in their products. Europe is the major market for automotive aluminium sheet in the world. The demand stood at 1 million tons in 2015, and is expected to reach 1.7 million tons by...
Bosnia’s Aluminij unit secures power supply licence
<p>Bosnian aluminium smelter Aluminij today announced that its unit AL Trade has secured two years license from FERK, the energy regulator of Bosnia’s Federation. FERK has granted a license to AL Trade to supply electricity.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block;...
Data suggests steady growth ahead for global bauxite mining industry through 2020
<p>Bauxite is slated to become one of the most in-demand mineral ore traded worldwide. The principal ore of aluminium, bauxite is majorly found in the tropical and sub-tropical regions such as Australia, Africa, South America, West Indies, India, China and some parts of Europe (in small...
An interview with Mario Conserva, General Manager, A&L and Vice President, Alfin-Edimet, founder of METEF
<p>Mario Conserva, General Manager, A&L and Vice President, Alfin-Edimet, the founding company for METEF talked to AlCircle about the upcoming Metef 2017 exhibition and how the event is going to open its door again to more than 400 international exhibitors covering foundry casting, extrusion,...
Germany exports about 1.5 million tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and strips every year
Germany is the major aluminium market in Europe and is home to the world’s largest automakers. The country contributes 25% of total aluminium consumption in Europe. German aluminium producers and processors produce about 560,000 tonnes of aluminium. It comprises of about 260,000 tonnes of primary...
