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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RHI Magnesita’s newest acquisition to strengthen its capabilities in alumina-based refractories
RHI Magnesita has announced the acquisition of the Preiss-Daimler Group's refractory businesses in Germany, the Czech Republic, and Slovenia for roughly €45 million in cash. The acquisition would strengthen RHI Magnesita's capabilities in alumina-based refractories and its footprint in process...
Hydro plans to install a new water treatment plant at its legacy bauxite residue facility in Schwandorf
Hydro is responsible for operating and maintaining three bauxite residual facilities located at the Schwandorf legacy site in the eastern region of Bavaria, Germany. The site contains remnants from the operational activities conducted by VAW, a German aluminium company, from the 1930s to the 1990s....
EU initiates world's first carbon border tariff to curb environmental impact from imported goods
The European Union has initiated the rollout of a groundbreaking carbon border tax intending to mitigate the environmental consequences associated with imported products, including aluminium, steel, fertilizer and cement. On Sunday, October 1st, 2023, the EU introduced the new tariff (CBAM), which...
End of an Era: Speira announces closure of Rheinwerk aluminium smelter production after six decades of operation
After an incredible 62-year run of smelting operations, the German Speira company is embarking on a transformative journey. In a bold and forward-thinking move, the company has decided to cease the production of primary aluminium by the end of 2023, with the last of the potlines scheduled to be...
Recycap secures €155,000 funding to speed up the production of REACT coffee capsule devices
Recycap Technologies, an innovative Valencia-based firm that specializes in coffee capsule recycling since its establishment in 2022, proudly announced securing an additional €155,000 in funding from the esteemed National Innovation Company, S.A (ENISA) and Veos Ventures S.L. The investment will be...
Western and Central Europe suffer 8% Y-o-Y drop in 2023 with 3.9% contribution to the world aluminium production last year
In 2021, the total primary aluminium produced in Western and Central Europe registered 3.329 million tonnes, while in 2022, it was 2.913 million tonnes, down 416,000 tonnes or 12.49 per cent Year-on-Year. Western and Central Europe amounted to 4.22 per cent of the total world aluminium production...
Global competition and energy crisis continue to challenge the German aluminium industry: Aluminium Deutschland
The European Parliament's inclusion of aluminium in the Strategic Raw Materials list in the forthcoming Critical Raw Materials Act marks a significant development. Concurrently, Aluminium Deutschland conveys that the German aluminium industry continues to grapple with challenges, primarily in terms...
Aludium’s cold rolling mill in France receives the ASI Chain of Custody Standard Certification
On September 28, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) accredited Aludium's cold rolling mill at its Aludium France SAS subsidiary in Castelsarrasin with the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V1 (2017) Certification. All three Aludium manufacturing sites have now been certified to the ASI Chain of...
Hydro’s latest PPA with Alpiq to produce aluminium in Norway with 75% less carbon footprint
Hydro Energi has entered into a long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with Alpiq, involving the comprehensive supply of 1.18 terawatt-hours (TWh) of energy for the duration spanning from 2024 to 2032. The Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) will be incorporated into Hydro's power portfolio in Norway,...
Primary weekly: EU considers implementing complementary tariffs on Chinese exports including aluminium
The primary aluminium sector has seen incredible activities this week, with the EU considering imposing surcharges on some imported products, which has caused concern from China. The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism aims to protect European firms against cheap imports that do not follow...
Canada's Nitrex strengthens heat treatment partnership with Linde to expand reach in the European market
The fully integrated global solutions provider in the heat treatment market, Nitrex, announced they have renewed and expanded their heat-treating focused joint marketing agreement with Linde, a leading global industrial gases and engineering company. However, it started as a local agreement 13...
Eviosys invests €8 million for capacity expansion at three of its two-piece can lines in Portugal and Spain
Eviosys, a renowned name in the world of sustainable packaging, continues to champion its principle of being a global leader and local partner. In line with this, the company has invested a whopping €8 million to expand its production capacity of two-piece cans in three of its factories located in...
EU contemplates imposing supplementary tariffs on key Chinese exports, including aluminium
The European Union (EU) is considering levying surcharges on some imported products such as steel and cement. However, the People's Republic of China, a significant trading partner, has expressed concerns and wants the EU to double-check with World trading Organisation (WTO) global trade norms....
European industrial aluminium clients delay contracts owing to sluggish demand in the region
European industrial aluminium clients are now experiencing a delay in supplying smelters with the required quantities for new contracts in 2024. This delay is mainly caused by concerns that they may exceed their purchase requirements, as the area's demand for finished metal goods has decreased...
Hydro opens its new HyForge casting line at Rackwitz aluminium recycling factory
Hydro unlocks new achievement by opening its new HyForge casting line at Hydro's aluminium recycling factory in Rackwitz, Germany. The 40 million EUR investments respond to the automobile industry's push to reduce carbon emissions by boosting the use of recycled, post-consumer aluminium waste. The...
CEFLEX unveils the Design Check tool to promote sustainability in the flexible packaging sector
CEFLEX is the acronym for "Circular Economy for Flexible Packaging", and in 2020, it launched the 'Designing for a Circular Economy' (D4ACE) guidelines for the European packaging sector. CEFLEX and Recyda, two experts in recyclability, have now collaborated to offer a new service called 'Design...
ASI certifies Befesa Aluminio's aluminium recycling factory in Erandio with the Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Befesa Aluminio's aluminium recycling factory in Erandio, Vizcaya, Spain, has been accredited with the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification. The facility produces three finished products: aluminium ingots and alloys for moulding,...
International Aluminium Associations release action plan ahead of G7 trade ministers meeting
The Aluminium Association of Canada, The Aluminium Association, European Aluminium and the Japan Aluminium Association released a joint briefing to Group of 7 (G7) trade ministers ahead of meetings in Osaka, Japan this October. The briefing, Aluminium Supply Chain Pathways to Net Zero GHG Emissions...
