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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“It is not difficult to follow the arguments and the goals for decarbonisation and sustainability. There are big questions about how to get there, ” Dr Thomas Niehoff, founder of combustion POTENTIAL GmbH in Germany
Dr Thomas Niehoff studied mechanical engineering at the technical university RWTH Aachen (Germany) and later made his PhD thesis at the IEHK in Aachen. Dr. Thomas Niehoff has worked for over 30 years in the industrial gas industry. He managed an R&D department in an executive position an R&D...
Primary aluminium weekly recap: EU plans not to include Russian aluminium in its 13th sanctions package; Egypt approves E£2.9 billion investment in metal industry
While recapitulating the week, the primary aluminium sector flashes some very important events and information. For instance, the European Union is now contemplating refraining from banning Russian aluminium imports in its next sanctions package; the Southland Chamber of Commerce is assisting Tiwai...
Italian industrial production rebounds in December, alleviating concerns
In December, Italian industrial production saw a predictable recovery, with a detailed analysis suggesting that energy-intensive sectors might be on the verge of a turnaround. However, disruptions in the Suez Canal and subdued demand are currently constraining the potential for a significant...
KraussMaffei to part ways: Krones to acquire Netstal Maschinen AG
Krones has revealed plans for the forthcoming acquisition of Netstal Maschinen AG (Netstal), headquartered in Naefels, Switzerland, from KraussMaffei. Krones provides comprehensive solutions for the beverage and food industries, encompassing process technology, filling technology, packaging...
Energy crisis affecting operations at refineries lowers European alumina production by 21% in 2023
According to the International Aluminium Institute survey, alumina production in Europe (including Russia) through 2023 amounted to 6.50 million tonnes, with an average daily production totalling 213,600 tonnes. The annual output decreased by 20.92 per cent from 8.22 million tonnes in 2022, while...
EU likely to drop the plan of banning Russian aluminium imports in 13th sanctions package
According to a report this week, the European Union will most likely back off from prohibiting Russian aluminium imports in the 13th sanctions package. Despite full consent and support from local aluminium producers in Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Poland, the European Union will likely refrain...
Hydro Wrexham welcomes Barry Salisbury as new Managing Director
Barry Salisbury, a native of Wrexham, has been named the new managing director of Hydro's aluminium recycling plant located in Wrexham, UK. Assuming his position in January 2024, Barry will transition from his previous role as operations manager at the same recycling facility. He takes over the...
European Commission advocates decarbonisation deal to achieve its 2040 emission goal; High energy cost dampens Europe’s aluminium output
In recent years, there has been a global resurgence in commitments to carbon neutrality, with countries worldwide revising their policies and strategies to attain these objectives. This movement has coincided with a remarkable increase in the adoption of electric vehicles and a substantial rise in...
Alro increases efficiency with a USD 2.75 million worth SECO/WARWICK electric furnace
Alro, a significant player in Europe's aluminium industry, recently invested USD 2.75 million in a cutting-edge electric furnace, supplied by SECO/WARWICK. This move aligns with the company's commitment to eco-friendly practices, replacing three gas-fired furnaces. The new furnace not only enhances...
China’s aluminium product exports to the European Union under carbon tariff fell 30% in 2023
On Monday, February 5, the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association communicated that aluminium product export from China to the European Union, covered by the carbon border tariff, fell 30 per cent Y-o-Y in 2023. The Association showed that China exported 689,000 tonnes of aluminium products...
Ireland implements Deposit Return Scheme w.e.f. February 1 to ramp up aluminium cans recycling
With effect from Thursday, February 1, Ireland has launched the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), a simple incentive system to encourage consumers to recycle aluminium cans and plastic bottles. So, from February 1, on purchasing an aluminium can or a plastic bottle with the Re-turn logo, customers will...
Alcoa to supply ELYSIS aluminium to Nexans for low carbon footprint cable production
On Thursday, February 1, Alcoa Corporation announced its aluminium supply deal with global cable producer Nexans. Alcoa will supply aluminium produced through its breakthrough ELYSIS process that eliminates all direct greenhouse gas emissions from the smelting process. Nexans will be the world’s...
LME aluminium price discards 5.3% M-o-M; SHFE aluminium price collects US$7/t today, down 3.46% M-o-M
LME aluminium opened at US$2,274.0 per tonne on Thursday, with its low and high at US$2,244.0 per tonne and US$2,275.6 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,249.0 per tonne, down 1.58 per cent. The London Metal Exchange (LME) market’s official aluminium price graph on February 1 displayed...
Hydro to build a new aluminium recycling plant at EUR 180 million in Torija, Spain
Norsk Hydro, a leading aluminium and energy company, is reportedly investing EUR 180 million in constructing a new state-of-the-art aluminium recycling plant in Torija, Spain, in a bid to increase its low-carbon aluminium offerings in Europe and pave the path to green transition. The new recycling...
European aluminium sector: Sailing through CBAM, green energy shift, and geopolitical tides amidst market uncertainty
At this moment, the prevailing buzzword around the European terrain is CBAM, and after raising quite a few eyebrows, it seems to be taking shape. Apart from that, EU nations are not immune to the consequences of shifting to green energy all at once. The current economic slowdown in Germany has...
Evolution Castings Group announces new appointment: Duncan Eldridge as CEO
Evolution Castings Group, which consists of the Grainger and Worrall group of companies, has recently hired Duncan Eldridge as its new CEO. Eldridge will take up the responsibility of managing the company's day-to-day operations, while Andrew Burn, the Group's current Executive Chairman, will...
CarbonChain and thyssenkrupp Materials Services launch new solution for low-carbon metals procurement
London, 29 January 2024: thyssenkrupp Materials Services and CarbonChain announce partnership to advance low-carbon procurement with new carbon traceability and intensity tool. Suppliers and customers of thyssenkrupp Materials Services’ European materials distribution units can now access on-demand...
Stadler wins bid for hydrogen trains in Italy
The Italian railway operator Ferrovie della Calabria (FdC) has ordered three new hydrogen trains with 950mm gauge from the Swiss manufacturer of railway rolling stock Stadler. In 2023, a framework agreement was inked, paving the way for deploying as many as 15 hydrogen-powered trains in the Italian...
