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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Reynaers bags the Aluminium Systems Company of the Year award at NFA
Reynaers Aluminium, a European leader in sustainable solutions for aluminium architecture, has bagged the prestigious Aluminium Systems Company of the Year award at the National Fenestration Awards (NFA) ceremony. The award recognises Reynaers' contribution to the UK fenestration sector by offering...
German industrial production continues downward spiral, marking fifth consecutive monthly decline in September'23
A disappointing data release not only hints at a potential downward revision of third-quarter GDP growth but also raises concerns that the industry-heavy German economy may enter a technical recession by the end of 2023. Germany's ongoing macroeconomic struggles persist, raising doubts among the...
Volvo orders 9000 tonnes of 2 Giga Presses from IDRA
In a momentous development, Idra Srl, a key player in the automotive manufacturing sector, is elated to declare a remarkable achievement in its pursuit of innovation and sustainability. The company has secured a prestigious agreement with Volvo to deploy two 9000-tonne Giga Press machines at a...
German aluminium industry faces unprecedented challenges as production decline persists
During the third quarter of the year, Germany witnessed a notable decrease in aluminium production, according to a report from the Aluminium Deutschland (German Aluminium Association). In the smelters, the primary aluminium production volume dropped by nearly 50 per cent, and the manufacturing of...
ASI certifies Magna's Powertrain factory in Kechnec with the Performance Standard V3 certification
Magna's Powertrain factory in Kechnec, Slovakia, has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022), according to the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The factory oversees gearbox casting, heat treatment operations, gearbox housing and component machining, and DCT gearbox...
Key highlights from the global aluminium industry, October 2023
In October 2023, the global aluminium industry experienced static demand and supply dynamics, resulting in limited price fluctuations on both the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). The ongoing economic deceleration in Western nations and specific Asian markets,...
Airbus Helicopters officially initiates 3D printing centre in Germany for aviation aluminium parts
Aluminium components have gained significant attention in the aerospace sector as manufacturers look for ways to leverage the benefits of 3D printing. Airbus Helicopters, for instance, has inaugurated its 3D printing centre in Donauwörth, where it has installed TRUMPF systems to enhance its...
Alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) marks 4.76% Q-o-Q influx with a bearish outlook for 2023's end
In September 2023, alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) stopped at 550,000 tonnes, lower by 1,000 tonnes or 0.18 per cent Month-on-Month from 551,000 tonnes recorded on August 2023, whereas, on a Quarter-on-Quarter scale, there has been an increase of 25,000 tonnes or 4.76 per cent from...
Wheels India declares inaugurating fully-owned subsidiaries in US and Europe
Chennai-based Wheels India, a leading aluminium alloy wheels maker, has announced its decision to open fully-owned subsidiaries in Europe and the US. This is quite big news for the auto components manufacturer as the move will be fundamental for its growth internationally, strengthening its supply...
Key trending news from the global aluminium industry, October 2023
The year 2023 looked positive regarding worldwide aluminium demand, but high inflation and a continuous threat of recession acted as a grinch, at least during H1, 2023. As per BMI, a research agency under Fitch Solutions, the commodity-intensive industries in Mainland China have had a sluggish...
European aluminium producer warns of impact from growing Chinese electric car imports
The European aluminium giant Norsk Hydro has expressed concerns about the rising influx of electric cars imported from China, indicating that this trend may significantly affect regional demand. Hilde Merete Aasheim, the CEO of Norsk Hydro, emphasized the company's attention regarding this...
Norsk Hydro plans investing £35 million to increase aluminium recycling in Wrexham plant
Norsk Hydro, a renowned global aluminium recycling company, has recently announced a £35 million investment in its Wrexham plant, which will create 30 new jobs and double its recycling capacity. With the planned expansion, the plant's capacity to recycle will go up to 103,000 tonnes annually,...
Alimex gets ASI Performance Standard V3 Certification for producing aluminium cast plates
Alimex GmbH Precision, an inventor and producer of aluminium cast plates, has acquired Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative. The company has bagged the certification for producing high-precision components, surface machining of rolled plates and...
Exlabesa strengthens global presence with the acquisition of Flandria Aluminium in France
Exlabesa has officially completed its acquisition of Flandria Aluminium, a French company with expertise in extrusion, machining, surface treatment, and aluminium profile recycling. The agreement, which has successfully passed the necessary legal scrutiny by relevant authorities and obtained...
Aluminium Deutschland: Aluminium Recycling Association appoints Helmut Greiner as new Chairman
Helmut Greiner, the Managing Director of Amag Casting GmbH, has taken over the role of Chairman of the Aluminium Recycling Trade Association within the Aluminum Germany (AD) industry association, succeeding the long-serving former Chairman, Thomas Reuther, who previously served as a board member at...
Gränges Konin SA meets its goal of acquiring ASI certification for all its rolling and recycling sites
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly certified Gränges Konin SA with dual certification. As per the report on October 20, ASI has acknowledged the company with both the Performance Standard V3 (2022) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) certifications for designing and...
Alro renews its supply agreement with Airbus for aluminium flat rolled products
Alro, one of the largest vertically integrated aluminium producers in Europe in terms of production capacity, has recently announced that it has signed a new multi-year agreement with Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer. Under the terms of the contract, Alro will supply aluminium flat-rolled...
OECD's new research on climate impact of subsidies across aluminium supply chain earns praise
The aluminium associations of the United States, Europe, Canada, and Japan applaud the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development's (OECD) new research, 'The climate implications of government support in aluminium smelting and steelmaking'. The research investigates existing government...
