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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Permanent Material Alliance welcomes European Parliament’s ambition on recyclability
Brussels, 22nd November 2023: The Permanent Material Alliance - comprising the Association of European Producers of Steel for Packaging (APEAL), European Aluminium, the European Container Glass Federation (FEVE) and Metal Packaging Europe. Source: Permanent Material Alliance The Alliance welcomes...
AMAG Austria Metall AG strengthens leadership team with Dr Helmut Kaufmann as CEO and Claudia Trampitsch as CFO
During its November 22, 2023 session, the Supervisory Board of AMAG Austria Metall AG announced the appointment of Dr Helmut Kaufmann (60) as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 1, 2024. Dr Kaufmann will continue in his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) concurrently. This...
European aluminium foil deliveries face a hit in Q3 2023 owing to worldwide demand crisis: EAFA
Aluminium foil shipments from European rollers were impacted in Q3 2023 by sluggish demand for foil products owing to high inflation and interest rates worldwide. According to the survey carried out by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), Q3 shipments amounted to 191,000 tonnes, down by...
EU Parliament takes on green packaging
The European Parliament gears up for a significant legislative battle as a text promoting sustainable packaging faces amendments after intense corporate lobbying. With packaging waste reaching 188.7 kg per person in 2021, the proposed legislation aims to reduce per capita packaging waste by 10 per...
Russia-Italy bilateral trade needs a political shift to unlock its economic potential
The Russian and Italian governments have shared a long-term partnership. A significant role has been played by Italian architects in the development of St. Petersburg, the Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. It was not until February 1924 that direct relations were officially established. In...
Swedish energy firm enters reorganisation after failure of PPA with Norsk Hydro
Norsk Hydro ASA, a Norwegian aluminium producer, has received notification that Markbygden Ett AB, the owner of a 653-MW wind farm in Sweden, has begun a company reorganisation process. The district court of Umea granted Markbygden Ett AB's application for reorganisation on Tuesday, according to...
Rusal-owned Aughinish Alumina in Ireland faced a $167 million loss
Aughinish Alumina, a bauxite processing firm at Limerick in Ireland owned by the Russian aluminium giant Rusal, reported a loss of 167 million U.S. Dollars in the last year, as per the newly filed accounts. This is a decrease from the 378 million U.S. Dollars loss in 2021. The Irish operation on...
Sustainability weekly recap: European Aluminium charts ambitious science-based routes to decarbonise the aluminium industry by 2050
Aluminium is one of the most sustainable materials on the planet and is also highly recyclable. Aluminium recycling benefits present and future generations by conserving energy and other natural resources. European Aluminium released its newest research titled "Net-Zero by 2050: Science-based...
Downstream Weekly recap: BMW halts production of combustion engines at Munich plant in a feat to become sustainable
The downstream sector is blooming sequentially with an optimistic outlook for the future. Sepalumic, a leading aluminium systems designer and distributor for the building industry, invested 30 million euros to inaugurate a new extrusion plant and modernize its Genlis facility. The company aims to...
AkzoNobel launches AccelstyleTM, the new-generation coating technology for aluminium cans
The beverage can industry is now making continuous efforts to use materials free from any substances of concern. These efforts have received a significant boost with the introduction of advanced coatings technology by AkzoNobel. A new manufacturing facility is also being created in Spain to further...
EU achieves milestone in sustainable resource management: Circular material use soars to 11.5% in 2022
Eurostat reported that in 2022, the circular material use rate in the EU reached 11.5 per cent, indicating that 11.5 per cent of the material resources utilized in the European Union were derived from recycled waste materials. The statistical office of the European Union is Eurostat, with a mission...
European Aluminium applauds sanctions against Russian aluminium imports
In a recent move, the European Commission proposed its 12th package of sanctions against Russia, receiving a cautious welcome from the European Aluminium. The proposed sanctions target specific aluminium products, such as wires, tubes, pipes, and aluminium foil. While European Aluminium appreciates...
EU contemplates sanctions on Russian aluminium products import, spotlighting green concerns and competitiveness
As the European Commission concludes its 12 th sanctions package against Russia in response to the Ukraine-Russia geopolitical crisis this month, various options are under consideration, ranging from mildly impactful to potentially significant. Of particular concern is the possibility that specific...
Swedish unions escalate pressure on Tesla as mechanics rally for collective bargaining; Hydro workers poised to join strike
The pressure is escalating on the United States carmaker Tesla in Sweden from unions supporting mechanics to reach a collective bargaining agreement, with workers at one of Tesla's suppliers poised to initiate a strike next week, amplifying the challenges for the company. Despite not having a...
European Aluminium charts ambitious science-based routes to decarbonise the aluminium industry by 2050
On November 14, 2023, European Aluminium unveiled its latest report titled "Net-Zero by 2050: Science-based Decarbonisation Pathways for the European Aluminium Industry" at a high-level event featuring Kerstin Jorna, Director-General at the European Commission's DG Grow. This report presents a...
BMW embraces the electric revolution: Ceases production of combustion engines at Munich facility
BMW has officially ceased the production of combustion engines at its primary facility in Munich. This strategic move, which had been anticipated for an extended period, aims to repurpose the Bavarian plant to manufacture electric vehicles. In November 2020, BMW made a significant announcement...
ALRO’s net sales mark a fall of 7.7% in Q3 2023 despite a rise in primary & processed aluminium production
On Monday, November 13, ALRO S.A., one of Europe's largest vertically integrated aluminium producers by production capacity, announced its third quarter and the consolidated nine-month results of 2023. The Group reported its net sales of RON 682.8 million for Q3, down by 7.70 per cent from RON...
First low-carbon aluminium screw cap, STELVIN®
Amcor Capsules, a global leader in developing and producing environmentally responsible closures for wine and spirits, has enhanced the sustainability performance of its renowned Stelvin aluminium screwcap range by reducing its carbon footprint by up to 35 per cent. The manufacturing process of a...
