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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China’s entry into downstream sector indicates changing dynamics of aluminium market
<p>After creating a monopoly in the market for primary aluminium, China aims to venture into the high value added segment for the metal.<br /> <br />The most surprising and unexpected step so far was when Chinese aluminum entrepreneur Liu Zhongtian of China Zhongwang announced the acquisition...
New study shows aluminium content in cars to increase by up to 30%
<p>A Ducker Worldwide study forecasts the aluminium content in cars to increase by up to 30% over the next ten years. This surge is mainly from rolled and extruded products, where Auto Body Sheet leads the growth with an expected increase of 110% over the same period. The growth is largely...
Aluminium Two Thousand Congress, ICEB, & Metef to be held in Italy from June 20-24
<p>Three premium <a href="http://www.alcircle.com/primary_aluminium/newscircle/general/detail/25736/trending-aluminium-industry-events-to-be-attended-in-september-2016---part-i" target="_blank">Aluminium Industry Events</a> namely, the 10th Aluminium Two Thousand Congress, the 6th ICEB -...
Sapa: Scandinavian aluminium technology brings cost saving offshore
<p>Sapa is investing in new machinery offering super-large and light products for the offshore and maritime industry with equipment that can produce panels up to 18 meters long and 3.5 meters wide.<br /><br />“Our ability to join thin-walled lightweight designs into large panels will make a...
Triangle’s kick-starts robotized aluminium alloy frame welding for bicycles on industrial scale
<p>Triangle’s, the bike maker from Portugal, is on its way to becoming Europe's first bike manufacturer to produce aluminium bicycle and e-bike frames on an industrial scale. The robots that will be doing the welding job at the plant are scheduled for end of July arrival and production run of...
German aluminium packaging market reports a lukewarm summer
<p>According to EUWID's quarterly report on the German aluminium packaging market, aluminium beverage can suppliers have had a normal summer this year. There was a seasonal upturn but that was not sustained and was far from "terribly impressive", the suppliers told EUWID. <br /><br />According to...
Hydro celebrates the centenary of Grevenbroich aluminium site
<p>On August 22, Hydro celebrates the centenary of its aluminium site in Grevenbroich, Germany. The foundation stone for the Erftwerk smelter was laid on August 22, 1916, which started the long journey of its aluminium site in Grevenbroich. Today, after a century, more than 2000 employees work in...
Baltic Workboats' aluminium patrol boat 2200 WP joins Belgium state fleet
<p>Baltic Workboats AS, an Estonian shipbuilding company with a shipyard in Nasva, announced completion of its first 22-metre wave-piercing aluminium patrol boat Patrol 2200 WP for the Belgium Customs. The aluminium boat, named Zeeleeuw (Sea lion), will serve as a multi-function patrol vessel for...
EU total exports of aluminum tubes and fittings rise to reach EUR 978 mln in 2015
<p>According to the recently published report by IndexBox Marketing on EU aluminium tubes, pipes and tube or pipe fittings, exports in the sector are still struggling to reach the pre-crisis level despite a healthy growth in the last three years. Increasing shipments outside the EU have till date...
MWSD expands global footprint- opens forged aluminium truck wheels shop in Germany
<p>The UK based leading distributor of commercial vehicle wheels- Motor Wheel Service Distribution (MWSD) is planning to establish a new company in Germany early next year to expand its aftermarket distribution network in Europe and then use it to establish strategic partnerships with truck trailer...
Bosnian govt to resume sale of Aluminij d.d. Mostar
<p>The government of Bosnia and Herzegovina announced its plans to offer stake in Aluminij d.d. Mostar aluminium smelter, which will be put up for sale by end of 2016, reported Goran Djukanovic on <a title="Aluminium Insider"...
Tesco Quedgeley signs in for a novel aluminium aerosol can recycling scheme
<p>Aluminium recycling is percolating deeper inside the system in varous parts of the world, especially in the Americas and Europe where the demand for aluminium packaging solutions is increasing steadily. Even the smaller businesses are cashing in on the opportuities that are being thrown at them...
Alufoil Trophy 2017 to showcase the very best in aluminium foil and closure applications
<p>Each year the Alufoil Trophy competition offers the opportunity for companies to showcase the very best and latest aluminium foil and closure applications and ideas. EAFA, the European Aluminium Foil Association has announced that entries for the 2017 competition are now open and will be...
Metalcorp Group reports a drop in sales revenue in H1 2016 due to low metal prices
<p>Metalcorp Group B.V., one of Europe's leading producers of secondary aluminium or recycled ingots and a leading name for the global physical trade in steel and non-ferrous metals reported the results for H1 2016.<br /><br />The company reported an increase in Earnings Before Interest and Taxes...
Aluminium scrap markets yet to pick up momentum globally
<p>Metal scrap consumers in Russia, especially those dealing in aluminium scrap, have been taken aback lately by the speculations regarding Kazakhstan imposing export barriers on some types of scrap. ‘This is in obvious contradiction of many Customs Union regulations and other free trade...
EU alumina exports overcome pre-crisis level to peak at EUR1,538 mln in 2015
<p>According to a market report published by IndexBox Marketing, total EU alumina exports, after a long recovery period, finally overcame their pre-crisis level and peaked at 1,538 million EUR in 2015.<br /><br />The major EU Member States Ireland, Germany, France, and Spain topped the list of...
Romania's Alro to supply aluminium to Airbus for its aircrafts manufacturing
<p>Romanian company Alro has won a contract to supply aluminium to Airbus for manufacturing its aircrafts. Alro, a subsidiary of Vimetco group announced the news on Friday. The agreement will continue for a number of years and will be starting in 2017.</p> <p>Commenting on this partnership Alro CEO...
Total aluminium bars, rods, and profiles imports in EU reach EUR 6,064 mln in 2015
<p>According to a new market report published by IndexBox Marketing, total imports of aluminium bars, rods, and profiles within the European Union increased steadily over the last three years, amounting to 6,064 million EUR in 2015. As per data concerning the EU trade with non-EU countries the EU...
