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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European aluminium foil shipments rebound in Q2 2024 by 6.6% Y-o-Y, counterbalancing Q1 drop
Aluminium foil shipments in Europe recovered during the second quarter of 2024, recording a 6.6 per cent rise year-on-year and a 4.2 per cent increase quarter-on-quarter, found the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). In the first quarter, the shipments suffered a loss of 6 per cent...
UAC’s new aluminium casting facility to boost production of aerospace alloys for the European market
With over four decades of experience, UAC is a leading global manufacturer and an integrated producer of structural components for the aerospace sector has successfully commissioned a new aluminium billet casting line in Satu Mare, Romania. This new plant enhances UAC's ability to produce...
AMAG Austria Metall AG backs European Industrial Deal, signs Antwerp Declaration
AMAG Austria Metall AG has joined over 1,000 energy-intensive companies in signing the Antwerp Declaration, a powerful call for a European Industrial Deal. This collective initiative seeks to balance the urgent need for climate transition with safeguarding Europe’s industrial competitiveness. By...
German aluminium industry sees uneven growth in Q2; recyclers lead the way
The German aluminium industry experienced mixed results in production during the second quarter of 2024. While overall production trends varied, aluminium recyclers emerged as a bright spot, reporting significant gains. Recyclers produced around 725,000 tonnes of secondary aluminium from April to...
Cameroon’s Alucam reports 2.5 times growth in aluminium exports to France, strengthening revenue earnings
Alucam, a Cameroon-based aluminium company engaged in producing ingots, plates, coils, sheets, and discs, has reported substantial growth in the export of raw aluminium to France in 2023. The export volume amounted to 15,879 tonnes, making aluminium the fifth largest product being shipped from...
July 2024: Primary aluminium production in Russia & Eastern Europe grows 5% Y-o-Y, mirroring the same in export volume
In July 2024, primary aluminium production across Europe saw a month-on-month increase of 3.66 per cent and a year-on-year hike of 3.82 per cent, standing at 595,000 tonnes, according to the International Aluminium Institute data. The increase in July output was contributed by both Eastern Europe...
HAI expands capacity with its new P61 aluminium extrusion press line in Ranshofen
Austria-based high-quality aluminium products supplier Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) celebrated the inauguration of its new P61 extrusion press line and logistics centre at its headquarters in Ranshofen, Austria. The event, which drew guests from local government and business sectors, marked...
Societe Generale to exit London Metal Exchange's open-outcry trading floor
Societe Generale International has announced its decision to withdraw from the London Metal Exchange's (LME) open-outcry trading floor, known as the "ring," a move that has sparked concerns about the future viability of this historic trading venue. The LME, the world's oldest and largest market for...
Zaporozhye Aluminium Plant auction cancelled, but eyed for industrial park: Ukraine official
As a nation severely affected by the ongoing geopolitical crisis with its neighbouring country, Ukraine's Head of the State Property Fund, Vitalii Koval, believes that the Zaporozhye Aluminium Plant (Zaporizhzhia Aluminium Plant) will appeal to investors primarily as a site for industrial...
Adidas takes home the sustainability crown at ‘2024 World Aluminium Aerosol Can Awards’: AEROBAL
The international organisation representing aluminium aerosol cans manufacturers (AEROBAL) has reportedly announced the winners of the industry's prestigious competition, the World Aluminium Aerosol Can Awards 2024. This year, top brands like Adidas, Grand Tongo, etc. bagged prizes under different...
Exlabesa to expand recycling capacity for aluminium billet production with new Hertwich continuous homogenising furnace
Exlabesa, an aluminium extrusion manufacturing company with the conviction of bringing imaginations to life, is reportedly expanding its recycling capacity to produce recycled aluminium billet at a plant in the province of A Coruña, Spain, installing technology once again supplied by Hertwich...
Eastern Europe’s role in facilitating Russian aluminium trade amid sanctions: Insights from Christian Mabey
Christian Mabey, Managing Director of Optima Products, has raised concerns over the increasing influx of Russian aluminium into the UK market despite ongoing sanctions, as published in The Manufacturer. According to Mabey, Russian aluminium is finding its way into the UK through third-party vendors...
Porsche's financial outlook suffers as flood halts key aluminium supply
Porsche has issued a profit warning, citing severe flooding at a key aluminium supplier as the primary cause for expected production delays and reduced financial performance this year. The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer has revised its profit margin forecast downward, predicting an...
European aluminium foundry market sees headwind due to subdued domestic automotive production
Analysts from Fastmarkets have reported a slowdown in aluminium consumption in the European automotive industry, underpinning muted economic factors. A considerable decline in automobile production due to the ill effects of the cost-of-living crisis has resulted in reduced applications of...
Radnor Hills and AMP team up to deliver aluminium canned water for upcoming golf events
Radnor Hills and Ardagh Metal Packaging (AMP) have collaborated to create custom ‘infinitely recyclable’ aluminium canned water designed to keep golfers refreshed at major professional events this year. The canned water will be accessible to players, caddies, and marshals from fridges and specially...
ASI grants AS METAL COM SRL with Performance Standard Certification for recycling aluminium scrap
AS METAL COM SRL, a recycling centre in Bucharest, Romania, has reportedly obtained the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) certification for the recycling of aluminium scrap. The scrap is used in the manufacture and supply of secondary aluminium alloys cast in ingots and hemispheres for the...
Alupro to lead the charge on aluminium foil recycling at RWM exhibition 2024
At this year’s RWM exhibition (NEC, 11-12 September), Alupro will host a panel discussion featuring prominent voices from the aluminium supply chain. The discussion will focus on the challenges and opportunities in aluminium foil recycling. Martin Hyde, Sustainability and Public Affairs Manager...
Superalloy’s (SAI) recycled aluminium wheels gain traction among luxury auto brands, fuelling H1 revenue growth
The world's leading auto wheel rim manufacturer, Superalloy (SAI), has reported robust operational results for the second quarter and first half of 2024. The Taiwan-headquartered company experienced significant order growth during the year's first half, driven primarily by increased demand from...
