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...
The European Union (EU) is preparing a broader restriction on aluminium scrap exports to non-Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) countries, replacing an earlier trade proposal that would have covered only part of the bloc’s scrap flows. The move could largely impact...
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Ukraine’s State Property Fund is again selling a 97.5458 per cent stake in the Zaporizhzhia Aluminum Plant (ZAlK), which is 100 per cent state-owned. The auction is scheduled to start at UAH 75.93 million (excluding VAT; USD 1.81 million). The plant is located in the city of Zaporizhzhia, near the...
Poland has blocked over 37 tonnes of illegal aluminium scrap at its border and returned the shipment to Germany. Officials detained two trucks near Jędrzychowice, a key crossing point close to the German border. The load had been logged in Poland’s digital monitoring platform. However, the...
The BIR World Recycling Convention in Bangkok hosted a spirited discussion on 28 October, with industry leaders navigating the trade barriers in a fragmented global market and emphasising the critical importance of free trade. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business decisions with 50+ reports...
The leading Norwegian aluminium producer, Norsk Hydro , has experienced mixed fortunes in its key markets amid global political tensions. With the growing trade barriers, the industrial activity of some of its segments has slowed. It has reshaped demand patterns for obvious reasons. However, the...
A fresh strategic alliance is taking shape in Turkey’s aluminium landscape. A Turkish aluminium producer, ASAS, is making waves internationally by acquiring Eurofoil France, a company based in France. This acquisition is a major step forward in ASAS’s strategy for global expansion, marking an...
Norwegian aluminium and energy giant, Hydro, has revealed that it anticipates receiving compensation of NOK 251 million (EUR 21.6 million or USD 25.0 million) after ending a power purchase agreement (PPA) with one of Sweden’s largest wind farms. This compensation arises from the cancellation of a...
Granges, a Stockholm-based player in the aluminium rolling and recycling industry, has just shared its financial results for the third quarter of 2025. The company is celebrating a remarkable 25 per cent increase in sales volumes compared to the same period last year. With total sales hitting 153.4...
[Barcelona, Spain] This November 2025, the 3rd Net Zero Europe - Solar & Energy Storage Summit 2025 will be held on 3-4 November in Barcelona, Spain. Supported by ACCIÓ – Catalonia Trade & Investment, the summit will convene European policymakers, technical experts, and supply chain leaders to...
Industrial Transition Accelerator and E3G encourage the EU to develop lead markets for clean materials and chemicals to accelerate100bn EUR investment pipeline Brussels, 28 October: The EU can trigger billions in clean investment, build competitiveness and secure its industrial future via policies...
Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. (AMP) reported a firm third-quarter performance, backed by higher sales, better profitability, and improved efficiency across its regional operations. The company also raised its full-year guidance on the back of steady demand for beverage cans and disciplined cost...
The ESTAL Congress in Thessaloniki, which took place from October 1 to 3, 2025, once again demonstrated the importance and power of European industry exchange. Both the extensive program and the personal, professional discussions provided important inspiration for all participants. The experts on...
A recent review has identified Danflex Porte and Nordic Systems as the leading suppliers of aluminium and steel sliding gates in Denmark. The evaluation highlights their expertise, product offerings and customer service. Danflex Porte has been operational since 2004, supplying sliding gates, motors...
A Midlands company, Bridgnorth Aluminium Limited, has been fined GBP 300,000 (USD 401,451) after a worker sustained serious injuries when a 1.5-tonne hydraulic arm malfunctioned at its Bridgnorth site. The incident took place on 10 May 2023, when the employee was undertaking preparatory activities...
Norðurál Grundartangi ehf, a wholly owned subsidiary of Century Aluminum Company, has temporarily paused operations on one of its two potlines due to an electrical equipment failure at its aluminium smelter in Grundartangi, Iceland. The company has assured that there were no injuries from the...
KTM has recently launched a new sports bike in the market named KTM 990 RC R in the sports segment of the bike within the EU and US markets. The frame of the bike is made up of a die-cast aluminium sub-frame along with a powder-coated steel trellis frame to support the main frame. The sub-frame is...
Ireland is sitting on a hidden trove of resources - the critical raw materials locked inside old appliances. New data from the waste management service firm WEEE Ireland (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Ireland) shows a striking gap between what people recycle and what they truly...
The High Court has granted permission for a judicial review concerning the proposed expansion of the Aughinish Alumina refinery in County Limerick. The move is highly appreciated by campaigners, as it represents an important step towards ensuring that industrial progress continues in harmony with...
AMAG Austria Metall AG, located in Ranshofen, Upper Austria, has once again achieved the prestigious Platinum rating from EcoVadis, a top global platform that assesses environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. This is the fourth year in a row that AMAG has earned this honour,...
