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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Manufacturers of aluminum tubes and aerosol cans face market adjustments and regulatory changes
In the first half of 2024, members of the Tubes, Cans, and Impact Extruded Parts Association (FV-TDF) of Aluminium Deutschland reported a decline in deliveries of aluminium tubes and aerosol cans to domestic customers. A total of 397 million aluminium tubes were delivered to Germany, representing a...
Exlabesa’s €25 million aluminium plant in Soure promises economic growth & 120 new jobs
Exlabesa, a global leader in producing industrial aluminium components, is inaugurating a new production facility in Soure, located in the Coimbra district of Portugal. This €25 million investment is expected to bolster the local economy significantly. Exlabesa's tenth production centre According...
Russian aluminium's share in EU imports falls amid sanction pressure
The European Union's approach to Russian primary aluminium imports has significantly transformed in a landscape marked by evolving geopolitical tensions, as revealed by a recent report by Eurasia Strategic Consulting. While presently, any formal sanctions on Russian aluminium remain absent, other...
Aerosol can deliveries show positive growth in H1 2024 fueled by sustainability goals and higher GDP per capita
The International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Container Manufacturers, popularly known as AEROBAL, reveals its latest survey showing a significant increase in global deliveries from its members in the first half of 2024. According to the survey, the deliveries grew across all the major...
Italy backs European Commission’s proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports
Italy has extended its support to the European Commission's proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports, said Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani in an interview on Monday, September 16, before meeting China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao. Tajani asserted, "We support the duties...
Constellium celebrates grand opening of advanced aluminium recycling hub in France
Constellium has officially inaugurated its new advanced recycling centre at its Neuf-Brisach facility in France. The €130 million investment, bolstered by the France Relance investment program, is a significant milestone for the company. It reinforces its presence in the automotive and packaging...
Europe's second-largest carmaker takes stand against EU's vehicle emissions target delay for automakers
Europe's second-largest carmaker, Stellantis NV, is standing firm against potential efforts by the European Union to delay the implementation of stricter emissions regulations scheduled for next year. The company's stance signals a brewing conflict with other manufacturers who may favour postponing...
ASI certifies Hammerer Aluminium against Performance Standard with provisional status
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has announced the certification of Hammerer Aluminium Industries against the Performance Standard V3 with provisional status. Hammerer Aluminium (HAI) specialises in casting and extruding aluminium, with an annual capacity of 250,000 tonnes and 125,000 tonnes,...
Hydro commissions new aluminium recycling plant in Szekesfehervar, Hungary
On September 11, 2024, Hydro announced the commissioning of a new aluminium recycling plant in Szekesfehervar, Hungary, with an annual capacity of 90,000 tonnes. The plant will produce recycled aluminium products to meet the growing demand for secondary metals in the automotive sector. Initially,...
Constellium achieves ASI Performance Standard 3.0 Certification for facilities in Europe and North America
Constellium, a global leader in developing, manufacturing, and recycling aluminium products and solutions, has reportedly acquired Performance Standard Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative for all its operations, including the corporate office in Paris. As per the report, the...
Italy pushes for early review of EU's 2035 combustion engine ban
Italian officials are calling for an early review of the European Union's plan to ban the sale of new internal combustion engine vehicles by 2035. Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin criticised the policy as "absurd" and driven by an "ideological vision," arguing that it imposes a rigid,...
Altor announces put option, obligating Hydro to acquire 20% stake in Vianode
On September 6, Altor, a private equity fund, exercised its put option, obligating Hydro to acquire an additional 20 per cent stake in Vianode. This transaction results in both Altor and Hydro holding equal 50/50 ownership stakes. Why the put option A put option is a financial contract that grants...
EU clears Baosteel, Baowu Aluminium, and Kobelco's joint venture in the automotive aluminium sector
The European Commission has recently approved a joint venture between Baoshan Iron & Steel (Baosteel), Baowu Aluminium, and Japan's Kobe Steel (Kobelco) under the EU Merger Regulation. This collaboration primarily focuses on the production of automotive aluminium sheets. In its review, the...
Gränges’ upcoming facility to produce ATEX-certified aluminium powder for AM by Q1 2025
Gränges Powder Metallurgy SAS, located in Saint-Avold, France, is investing in a new post-processing line for producing aluminium powders for Additive Manufacturing (AM). The line will feature ATEX-certified sieving, homogenising, and packing equipment within a closed workspace to ensure optimal...
“The aluminium market is global, and Asia is already a key region for aluminium production and consumption,” Vincenzo ZINNI, CEO & Maël de la BELLIERE, Co-Head of Sales and Marketing, Niche Fusina
Vincenzo ZINNI, Chief Executive Officer, joined Fusina in 2022 when Dada Holding and Invitalia acquired the plant. With a background in metal trading, he manages the group and drives the team to excellence, quality, and reliability. Under his management and focus, the plant is on track to regain...
Volkswagen on cost curtail drive with plant closures amid raw material and production challenges
Volkswagen Group, a German public multinational conglomerate manufacturer of passenger and commercial vehicles, is reportedly considering closing one of its large vehicle plants and one component factory in Germany as part of the ongoing cost-cutting drive at its core VW brand. Cost curtail goal...
Netherlands’s sole primary aluminium producer halts production owing to high energy costs
Aldel (Damco Aluminum Delfzijl Cooperatie U.A.), a Dutch aluminium maker based in Delfzijl, announced on Friday that owing to the continuous high energy costs and insufficient government support, the company has decided to suspend the remaining operations at its Farmsum facility. Reason for the...
Europe’s carbon border tax fuels green power rush amongst Indian aluminium & steel producers
The push to minimise emissions is not just limited to major aluminium and steel companies, infact their suppliers are also under pressure to reduce emissions across the supply chain. Renewable energy providers report that demand has surged beyond available capacity, with upcoming production already...
