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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India’s Vedanta Aluminium has its plan ready to face the EU’s CBAM challenge
In line with global efforts to combat climate change, the European Union has introduced a significant measure—the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), designed to regulate the import of carbon-intensive products, such as aluminium, by charging a tariff based on the emissions produced during...
Germany-based aluminium extrusion plant obtains ASI Performance Standard Certification
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has successfully acknowledged HMT Höfer Metall Technik GmbH & Co. KG (HMT) with Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for responsibly producing low-carbon emission aluminium profiles. Part of the Höfer group, HMT is a Germany-based, high-tech aluminium...
Europe’s (inc. Russia) April 2024 primary aluminium production drops M-o-M, but four months output remains stable
According to the International Aluminium Institute survey, primary aluminium production in Western & Central Europe and Russia & Eastern Europe fell month-on-month in April 2024 but recorded a year-on-year rise. Closer view of Western & Central Europe’s output The IAI data revealed that primary...
Chanel secures the top spot in ETMA’s aluminium tube category
The winners of the esteemed 'Tube of the Year 2024 Award' by the European Tube Manufacturers Association (ETMA) have been revealed. The selection occurred on May 23, 2024, during ETMA’s annual conference in Warsaw. A panel of seven jurors from member companies identified the top tubes across five...
Ball Corporation appoints Dr Mandy Glew as President of EMEA and Asia
Ball Corporation, the world's leading supplier of sustainable aluminium packaging solutions for beverage products, has announced the appointment of Dr Mandy Glew as the Senior Vice President and President of the EMEA and Asia regions. This leadership change follows Dr Glew's promotion in March to...
Eurozone industrial growth stalls amid rising tariff concerns
In April, the Eurozone's industrial production experienced a slight decline, falling by 0.1 per cent compared to March. This marks a significant downturn, with production now standing 3 per cent lower than it did a year ago. Despite the persistent risks to the economic outlook, particularly from...
Leading aluminium shipbuilder to deliver four 27m Z-Bow CTVs to Europe & Asia
Strategic Marine, a leading aluminium shipbuilder, has announced a significant advancement in the maritime industry. Partnering with the renowned design firm BMT Limited, Strategic Marine is set to construct four state-of-the-art 27m Z-Bow Crew Transfer Vessels (CTVs) for Ventus Marine, serving the...
RONAL GROUP advances sustainability efforts with the RONAL-Re project
In an effort to enhance sustainability, the RONAL GROUP has launched the RONAL-Re (RONAL Aluminium Wheel Recycling) project under the stewardship of Patric Steeg, Sustainability Manager at RONAL GmbH in Forst. Steeg has spearheaded the initiative since February 2024, and it aims to address the...
ANDRITZ powers up new surface treatment line for AMAG's aluminium strip production
ANDRITZ, an international technology group, has successfully delivered, installed, and commenced operations of a new continuous surface treatment line along with an integrated wastewater treatment plant at AMAG rolling GmbH in Ranshofen, Austria. This advanced installation, distinguished by its...
Energy-efficient solutions for Arconic plant
Arconic Architectural Products contracted Fives, an industrial engineering group, to modernise its facilities due to increased energy costs and the carbon tax. Arconic, a leading manufacturer of prepainted aluminium for the construction industry, decided to invest in environmentally friendly...
Speira strategically turning Europe into an aluminium recycling hub, investing millions of euros in new capacities
To position as a top aluminium recycler in Europe, Speira is increasingly investing in building new or expanding existing recycling capacities. According to a recent report, the European company is investing 40 million euros for an additional recycling capacity and revamping the Rheinwerk plant to...
Zoran Joksic elected as the new President of ETMA
Zoran Joksic, Sales Director of Albéa, a responsible packaging company, was elected as the new European Tube Manufacturers Association (etma) President at the organisation's General Assembly meeting in Warsaw on May 24, 2024. In his inaugural speech, Joksic underlined the success of flexible tubes...
Austria emerges as the top country for recycling globally: Says new study funded by IAI & others
A new study by Reloop and Eunomia Research and Consulting has revealed that Austria is the world's top country for recycling materials like aluminium, steel, plastic and others. In the UK, Wales ranks 2nd globally, while Northern Ireland, England, and Scotland are ranked 9th, 11th, and 15th,...
Hydro’s strategic investment of EUR 14.8 million to upgrade the annual recycling capacity in Atessa
Hydro, the Norwegian aluminium and renewable energy company, is set to invest EUR 14.8 million in upgrading the recycling facilities at its extrusion plant located in Atessa, Italy. This substantial investment aims to facilitate the production of Hydro CIRCAL recycled aluminium. About the project...
Metal Exchange hires Boris Santosi as Managing Director for its European Operations
Metal Exchange (MX), a global leader in the purchasing, processing, and supply chain of aluminum materials and value-added products, is pleased to announce that Boris Santosi is joining the organization as Managing Director of Metal Exchange International (MEI). From the company’s Zürich office,...
Struggles persist for the German aluminium sector; Q1 2024 sees a significant output dip
The German aluminium industry is navigating turbulent waters as it grapples with significant production declines across nearly all subsectors in the first quarter of 2024. This downturn exacerbates the pressure from increasing imports, posing additional challenges for domestic manufacturers, as...
Hydro Rein to develop a wind power project in Sweden to meet rising renewable energy demand
Hydro Rein is reportedly partnering with Pajala Almänning to develop a large-scale wind power project in response to the increasing demand for renewable power in northern Sweden. Hydro Rein and Pajala Almänning have signed a land lease agreement to develop wind power over 7,000 hectares in price...
Amcor Capsules unveils plastic-free aluminium foil in collaboration with Moët & Chandon
Amcor Capsules, the leader in designing and manufacturing eco-friendly capsules and closures for wines and spirits, is set to launch ESSENTIELLE in October 2024. This innovative, plastic-free foil, made of aluminium and paper, is part of a collaboration with the prestigious Moët & Chandon, owned by...
