Aluminium extrusion 2035 demand nears 44.22Mt: Industry experts decode next decade drivers
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...
EU plans aluminium scrap export ban on non-OECD countries; China, India in focus
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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“We are optimising portfolio and cutting costs in response to prolonged downstream market weakness,” Anders Vindegg, Norsk Hydro
Over the past few months, a series of announcements from Norsk Hydro may have given the impression of a brand in retreat. Hiring freezes, production curbs, and plant closures painted a picture of contraction. Yet, at the same time, the company was rolling out plans for fresh investments and...
ESTAL Congress 2025 on aluminium surface treatment
In 2025, Greece—and specifically the city of Thessaloniki—will become the focal point for the European and international community involved in aluminium surface treatment, by hosting the sector’s leading international conference. This prestigious event is organized by ESTAL, the European...
EU aluminium scrap exports surge amid US tariff hike, prompting calls for export duties
Many associations in the European Union (EU) have urged the imposition of export duties on aluminium scrap, especially after a heightened demand from the US, following its exclusion from Trump’s 50 per cent tariff, it is led to a decline. Based on it, the EU’s carbon emission goals might be...
Hydro extrusion bags ASI recertification across 74 sites, recognising its position as a leader in sustainable aluminium solutions
Hydro Extrusions has once again earned recertification under the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 following a rigorous audit by DNV Assurance Services UK Ltd. With this, the ASI certification number for Hydro now rests at 74. This global recognition reinforces Hydro Extrusions' position as a leader in...
Constellium honoured with three supplier awards from Airbus
Constellium is proud to announce that it has been recognised with three awards at the 2025 edition of Airbus’ Supply Chain & Quality Improvement Program (SQIP), held in early June. The program honours suppliers that consistently deliver excellence in their quality & delivery performance and...
Metlen Energy & Metals warns of risks to Europe's aluminium scrap, urging safeguards
In the wake of the Trump administration's tariff hike to 50 per cent on aluminium excluding the scrap, alongside the UK coming into a discussion for relief, a rising concern has levitated in Europe. A silent "scrap battle" arises from Europe, which is deemed to have lost a vast amount of aluminium...
Beiersdorf expands its facility in Poznań, adding six new fully automated production lines and a microbiology lab
Beiersdorf has completed the expansion of its production centre in Poznań, Poland, following a €300 million investment. The project has doubled the facility’s capacity and generated over 200 new jobs, positioning the Poznań site as one of the most strategic and advanced manufacturing hubs within...
LME integrates CBAM-aligned emissions tracking into listed aluminium businesses — must submit data from June ’25
In a market increasingly ruled by emissions accountability, the LME has stepped forward with a landmark measure to align metals trading with the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM). As of June 15, 2025, all listed aluminium brands are required to submit verified emissions...
Researchers from Southern Denmark University develop new solar cells, turning windows into power sources
Researchers in Denmark have set a new world record for converting sunlight into electricity using innovative transparent solar cells. These advanced window technologies not only let light pass through but also generate power, offering a promising breakthrough for renewable energy. This development...
Ball Corporation celebrates as its four standout facilities earned honours as "Plant of the Year"
Four standout facilities of Ball Corporation, an American aluminium manufacturing company in Colorado, have received the prestigious award "Plant of the Year" in various regions across the globe. These regions include Paraguay and Manaus in South America, the Kettering plant in Europe, the Middle...
Norsk Hydro successfully issues €500 million inaugural European Green Bond
Norsk Hydro ASA has announced the successful placement of its inaugural European Green Bond (EuGB), issuing EUR 500 million (USD 571 million) in senior unsecured bonds under its Euro Medium Term Note (EMTN) Programme. To be listed on the Irish Stock Exchange (Euronext Dublin), the bond carries a...
Gewinner des etma Tube of the Year Award 2025: Europäische Tubenindustrie zeigt Kreativität und Innovationskraft: Nachhaltige Konzepte, Design for Recycling und faszinierende Ästhetik
Die Preisverleihung des etma Tube of the Year Award 2025 fand im Rahmen der Jahrestagung der European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) am 21. Mai in Nizza statt. Eine siebenköpfige Jury aus Vertretern von Mitgliedsunternehmen kürte die Sieger in fünf Kategorien: Aluminium-, Kunststoff- und...
Relief with a catch: Europe sees scrap leakage risk in US tariff exemptions
Note: This image is AI-generated and for representation purpose only The Trump Administration’s latest aluminium tariff hike to 50 per cent has triggered renewed concern among traders and manufacturers over a further shift in trade dynamics to a point where export markets may face a deepening blow....
Europe’s primary aluminium output in first four months tracks last year’s rhythm, only volumes varied
Europe, including Russia, recorded a 2.2 per cent year-on-year growth in primary aluminium production during the first four months of 2025, driven by consistent growth in almost every month barring February when the output was 537,000 tonnes this year, compared to 540,000 tonnes in February 2024....
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CANPACK’s 2024 sustainability report reinforces a circular economic achievement backed by 96% reduction in its Scope 2 emissions
CANPACK, one of the leading global manufacturers of high-quality packaging solutions, with a legacy that began over 30 years ago has shown remarkable results in their sustainability report for 2024. Headquartered in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, the company is touted as the fourth largest supplier of...
Giga Storage announces construction of 1.2 GWh project on the grounds of a closed aluminium plant
Giga Storage, a Dutch developer of battery energy storage systems (BESS), has commenced construction on its largest project to date, the Giga Leopard. This standalone BESS will have a capacity of 300 megawatts (MW) and an energy storage capacity of 1,200 megawatt-hours (MWh), equivalent to 1.2...
Romania doubles down on green goals: Aluminium can recycling rates soars to 74% in 2025
Every Can Counts, a global initiative committed to encouraging aluminium drink can recycling, has analysed data from the first four months of 2025, based on official monthly reports by RetuRO, Romania's Deposit Return System (SGR) operator. The findings reveal that Romania is making significant...
Why CBAM’s scrap loophole is a data and enforcement crisis waiting to erupt
For all its ambition, the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) suffers from a problem not uncommon in modern climate regulation: data complexity outpacing policy design. In our previous editorial derived from the same study by European Aluminium , we have explored how...
