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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HAI installs Nitrex nitriding system at Romania facility for decarbonised aluminium extrusion production
Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI), the Austria-based aluminium solutions provider, has reportedly deployed a Nitrex nitriding system at its facility in Romania. The system improves the wear and corrosion resistance, allowing for higher volume production with minimal operator involvement if...
European aluminium foil shows positive market sentiment, with deliveries growing by 15% in Q3 2024
The European aluminium foil industry demonstrated strong performance in the domestic market this year, with increased deliveries, according to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). In the third quarter of 2024, which ended September 30, Europe's domestic foil deliveries rose 15 per cent...
Hydro Alumetal to install solar panels for low-carbon, recycled aluminium production
Polish aluminium recycling company, wholly owned by Hydro, will increase the use of renewable energy at its Kety plant, leveraging 1,000 MWh of electricity to be generated annually from the new solar panels, expected to be installed and operational during the second quarter of 2025. Image Source:...
Finnish aluminium exports to Russia doubles with no 'technical' violations of the sanction
Amid mounting tensions between Russia and European Union (EU) EU nations, recent revelations about Finnish aluminium exports doubling to Russia have stirred debates over sanction compliance. A family business from Turku, an international manufacturer of studs for winter tyres, is responsible for...
Ardagh-Europe signs renewable power deal with BNZ in Portugal for decarbonised metal cans production
Ardagh Metal Packaging-Europe has reportedly inked a virtual power purchase agreement with BNZ in Portugal. According to the terms signed, Ardagh will secure 146 GWh per annum of renewable electricity commencing from 2026 for 12 years, which is expected to help the metal beverage cans-producing...
Metal Mayhem: Germany and Turkey drag European aluminium alloy ingot market down
The European market for aluminium alloy ingot has experienced a significant devaluation, with both Germany and Turkey playing a pivotal role. Their substantial price reductions, amidst economic challenges and struggles in the automotive sector, have contributed to a pronounced downward trend in the...
Speira's 6.4 million euros worth of new furnace saves 15 per cent of energy consumption
Speira is back with a bang! The enterprise has introduced its new 'transparent' melting furnace, which consumes 15 per cent less energy in all the processes with enhanced capacity, recycling, insights, and data collection. The company, known for its aluminium rolling and recycling, is investing...
Post-consumer scrap to premium packaging: Constellium's aluminium coils shine at Crown
Constellium, a global leader in aluminium solutions and recycling, has reached a significant sustainability milestone with its newly inaugurated aluminium recycling centre in Neuf-Brisach. The facility has successfully produced its first aluminium coils made primarily from post-consumer scrap,...
Hydro’s Rackwitz and Uphusen aluminium plants to house solar photovoltaic rooftops for decarbonised operations
In pursuit of decarbonising aluminium production, Norsk Hydro continues to install onsite solar energy production and energy efficiency measures at its aluminium plants in Germany. Two plants in Rackwitz and one plant in Uphusen, Germany, will have solar photovoltaic rooftops and battery storage...
Climate action or trade barrier? Debate over CBAM stalls COP29 agenda
The UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, opened amidst intense behind-the-scenes negotiations as nations gathered for COP29 — the 29th Conference of Parties under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Early headlines touted a preliminary success as delegates agreed...
Europe's pursuit for green aluminium industry has a 'FACE' and now has a day dedicated to it, too!
Amidst the worldwide urge to shift toward sustainable aluminium production practices, on November 28 2024, The Federation of Aluminium Consumers in Europe (FACE) has arranged a crucial daylong (9 am to 3 pm) conference to address the pressing matter. The event, titled 'Conference on a Green...
Constellium successfully sorts automotive aluminium scrap with LIBS technology at industrial scale
Constellium SE announced a major advancement in aluminium recycling for the automotive industry by implementing Laser-Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) technology at an industrial scale. This initiative, developed in collaboration with OSR GmbH & Co. KG, a German recycling specialist and a...
Alba’s market focus is not limited to Asia, confirms Ali Al Baqali
Ali Al Baqali, the chief executive officer of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), has reportedly expressed his strong belief in an interview with Mubaseher Info that the company is going to become one of the biggest aluminium companies in the world, targeting diverse markets beyond Asia. Image Source:...
Aluminium shortage hurts Jaguar Land Rover's profit margins, affects Tata Motors' earnings
As a result of an aluminium shortage, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) recently reported a significant decline in profits. The luxury carmaker attributed the fall in deliveries to a flooding incident at one of its key aluminium suppliers in Switzerland, severely impacting the production of its high-end...
Holland America Line drives circularity in marine design with aluminium reprocessing project
Holland America Line has launched a pilot project aimed at reprocessing aluminium cruise ship furniture, focusing on overcoming the challenges of disassembly as part of its broader commitment to promoting circularity in marine design. The initiative seeks to identify smelters specialising in...
Celebrating a decade of innovation & sustainability at Nachterstedt Aluminium Recycling Centre
In 2011, Novelis made a groundbreaking move by shifting its business model to focus on recycling, sparking significant investments in expanding recycling capacity and capabilities. This strategic shift led to the creation of one of the world’s largest aluminium recycling centres, fundamentally...
42nd CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION, ICSOBA 2024 in Lyon, France - Post Conference note
The International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminium (ICSOBA) hosted its 42nd International Conference and Exhibition in Lyon, France, from October 27 to 31, 2024, at the Lyon Convention Centre and the adjacent Marriott Hotel. With its rich history and cultural heritage, Lyon...
Pilawa’s new solar energy plant sparks a significant step in AkzoNobel’s green energy initiative
AkzoNobel, a Dutch multinational company has installed its largest solar energy plant in Europe at its Pilawa site, marking significant step in the company's shift to renewable electricity across all production locations. This new installation is part of a series of major recent investments at the...
