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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Aughinish Alumina reapplies for permission to expand alumina waste disposal area
Aughinish Alumina refinery, the largest refinery in Europe and the largest alumina facility operated by UC Rusal has reportedly reapplied for planning permission to expand its factory’s waste disposal area near the banks of the Shannon Estuary. Environmental group Futureproof Clare said it is...
Primary aluminium recap: Alcoa desires Spanish Government’s intervention in keeping the San Ciprián smelter active
To address concerns about the San Ciprián complex, which includes an alumina refinery and an aluminium smelter, Alcoa Corporation organised a series of talks with key stakeholders. This week, officials from their Spanish operational companies will meet with representatives from national and...
Aluminium rolled products maker Aludium inks long-term PPA with Statkraft for renewable energy
Aludium, a company that specialises in producing aluminium rolled products for various global markets, has recently embarked on a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Statkraft, Europe's largest renewable energy generator based in Norway. The agreement aims to benefit both companies in the...
Hencon: The first operating AGVs in Aluminum Industry
Increasing attention to climate issues and health and safety topics has drastically changed the types of products and services the market seeks. Emphasising the need for decarbonisation, low emission from the machines and zero-tolerance for accidents are parameters that define the name of the game....
Alcoa desires Spanish Government’s intervention in keeping the San Ciprián smelter active
Alcoa Corporation has scheduled a series of meetings with primary stakeholders to address concerns regarding the San Ciprián complex, which comprises an alumina refinery and an aluminium smelter. This week, representatives of their Spanish operating subsidiaries will be meeting with representatives...
End user weekly recap: Biffa partners with Volvo Trucks for the first electric skip loader rollout
Biffa, a trash management firm in the United Kingdom, is scheduled to install its first electric skip loader on the Isle of Wight, including a new Volvo electric 18-tonne 42. Biffa has adopted the electric skip loader into its fleet, which consists of 104 new Volvo Trucks trucks, as part of a...
Energy crisis hit hard! Europe’s alumina production during Jan-Oct 2023 sees a 32% fall Y-o-Y
Aluminium value chain is a complete and thriving industry in Europe, with over 600 plants across 30 European countries. Presently, 9 million tonnes is Europe’s annual demand for primary aluminium, and by 2050, the demand is expected to grow till 18 million tonnes. However, production has seen a dip...
LME aluminium benchmark price shows no sign of recovery at US$2117.5/t; SHFE aluminium price sheds 0.42%
LME aluminium opened at US$2165.5 per tonne yesterday, with its high and low at US$2169.5 per tonne and US$2140 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2141 per tonne, down 1.13 per cent. The LME aluminium live price chart , on December 6, registered a downward trend, with the LME aluminium...
SurTec presides over Italy-based aluminium coating company Aluservice
SurTec, a company that is an expert in chemical surface finishing solutions, has recently acquired Aluservice, an Italy-based company that focuses on research and development, as well as the distribution of chemical specialities for surface treatment of alloys made of aluminium, zinc, steel, and...
German Chancellor announces launch of new club to aid global energy-intensive industries
Germany is extremely active on topics regarding green energy production or the transition to renewable energy. Olaf Scholz, who replaced Angela Merkel in becoming the German Chancellor, on December 1, declared the introduction of a global club to aid interested nations to invest in and develop...
Elval to install SMS group’s Viridis Energy & Sustainability Suite for energy-efficient aluminium flat-rolled production
Elval, the aluminium rolling division of ElvalHalcor S.A. has reportedly purchased SMS group’s Viridis Energy & Sustainability Suite to install in its flat-rolled aluminium manufacturing plant in Oinofyta, Greece. Viridis Energy & Sustainability Suite is an integrated solution for energy,...
Northwest Aluminium bags Nadcap NDT 18 Month Certification Cycle Reward
Northwest Aluminium, one of the largest manufacturers of roofing & ventilation products in Ireland & the UK, has received the Nadcap NDT 18 Month Certification Cycle Reward. As per the official website of eAuditnet of the PRI (Quality Evaluation Association) certification, Northwest Aluminium has...
Scania implements mandatory green supply chain standards
In its commitment to leverage its financial influence to foster a transition to a sustainable transportation system, the Swedish commercial vehicles manufacturer Scania has transformed its goal of decarbonizing the supply chain into compulsory purchasing standards. Christian Levin, the CEO of...
Challenges mount for eurozone economies: French business climate struggles amid persistent inflation, German economy contracts in Q3 confirmed
In November 2023, the economic environment in France witnessed a renewed decline, signalling a deepening concern for the prospective business landscape in the months ahead, as reported by ING Think. The euro zone's second-biggest economy anticipated growth is poised to decelerate. Concurrently, the...
Downstream weekly: Alro invests $4.22 million in two new projects; USITC claims Asian low-quality imports hamper the US aluminium extrusion market
The downstream aluminium sector has been a witness to major developments this week, with the leading aluminium producer in Romania, Alro S.A., investing $4.22 million in two projects to improve the quality of their flagship products, including aluminium alloy plates by implementing new machinery....
Romanian Alro invests US$4.22 million for 360° quality testing of aluminium plates
The most eminent aluminium producer in Romania, Alro S.A., has proposed investing US$4.22 million (3.86 million euro) in two respective projects focused on checking the quality of the firm's flagship products like aluminium alloy plates. On November 23, the Romanian aluminium producer implied that...
Gränges achieves validation from SBTi for ambitious climate goals
Gränges' climate objectives for the near term in 2030 and achieving net zero by 2040 have been officially validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). This validation affirms that Gränges' goals are in harmony with the latest climate science, align with the objectives of the Paris...
Europe’s aluminium production deflects 7.58% Y-o-Y in Q3 2023; CBAM and Russian sanctions might further dampen trade dynamics
The past three years have been very crucial for the European aluminium industry, beginning with the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown in 2020, which rocked the global trade economics to a certain extent. As the world was gradually recuperating from the production crisis and demand delay, in February...
