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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India’s imported aluminium scrap prices display mixed traits amidst volatile futures market
The imported aluminium scrap market in India witnessed a mixed trend last week, leading to moderate trading activity amidst a volatile futures market. According to reliable sources, buying and selling activities remained insignificant as compared to the average levels. It has been reported that...
Barcelona industry players meet splits dealmakers over Russian aluminium
The producers and consumers in the metals industry are convening this week to negotiate supply agreements for the upcoming year, with Russian aluminium causing division within the sector. While certain industrial consumers have opted not to consume supplies from Russia due to the Ukraine-Russia...
37th Fastmarkets International Aluminium Conference 2023 set to elevate industry trends in Barcelona
The 37 th Fastmarkets International Aluminium Conference 2023 is anticipated to be a significant milestone in the world of aluminium industry conferences. This prestigious conference brings together the global aluminium industry leaders under one platform. The conference is set to take place at the...
Aluminium Closures Group re-elects Franco Bove as the chairman at Thessaloniki summer conference
Franco Bove has been re-elected as the chairman of Aluminium Closures Group (ACG) at its recent summer conference, which took place in Thessaloniki, Greece. The attendees elected Patrick Broom from Constellium during the meeting as the newly appointed vice-chair. Another company, Ramondin, based in...
"The next core step is the in-house heat treatment, carried out according to Alimex's parameters in their largest European furnace", José Ceballos Tejero, Director Purchasing, Metal Management and Research & Development, Alimex GmbH
AL Circle: Can you briefly overview Alimex GmbH and its core business activities? José Ceballos Tejero: Alimex is one of the world's best-known suppliers of high-precision aluminium solutions. As a reliable partner, Alimex helps its customers achieve a competitive advantage in wide-ranging...
“It is relevant to highlight that the automotive industry consumes 80% of the castings produced in Europe”, José Javier González, General Secretary, The World Foundry Organization (WFO)
AL Circle: What role does research and development play in addressing heat treatment challenges in the aluminium industry? Are there any recent breakthroughs or ongoing studies worth mentioning? José Javier González: We analyse annually the research and development of global trends in the foundry...
Downstream weekly: Exlabesa takes over French company Flandria Aluminium’s existing extrusion business
Exlabesa purchased Flandria Aluminium, a French firm specialising in aluminium profile extrusion, machining, surface treatment, and recycling. Exlabesa's worldwide growth plan includes expanding its direct presence in France, Belgium, and the Netherlands. On September 5th, the 2023 Guangxi Top 100...
Primary aluminium weekly: Jérôme Pécresse gets appointed as the new Chief Executive for Rio Tinto Group's aluminium business
Major changes are on their way in the primary aluminium sector, with the world advocating the need to incorporate more and more renewable energy systems into the equation. Shell Energy and Hydro have inked a significant three-year agreement aimed at decarbonising Hydro's UK operations. Under the...
Hydro plans for major investments to modernise Alumetal's aluminium recycling facility in Poland
Hydro has planned to invest heavily in Alumetal's recycling facility, and this will be the first such instance after the Norwegian aluminium giant took over the company. This new investment will be crucial in switching the prevailing furnaces and ingot casting units with the latest, ultra-advanced...
Germany's aluminium production witnessed substantial decline in Q2 2023
The German economy experienced a lacklustre performance in the second quarter of 2023, falling short of expectations for a slight expansion. Factors such as diminished purchasing power, elevated interest rates, and subdued factory order levels exerted downward pressure on the largest economy in the...
New chapter unlocked for Mytilineos following the €10.0 million deal with Imerys Bauxites
Mytilineos Energy & Metals announced the signing of a deal with Imerys, a French firm, to acquire 100 per cent of the shares of Imerys Bauxites Greece Single Member Societe Anonyme for € 10 million euros. The deal pertains to all bauxite mining operations in the Fokida region, which will henceforth...
TRIMET’s Hamburg and Voerde facilities achieve ASI Performance Standard V2 Certifications
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that TRIMET Aluminium has received ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certifications for its facilities in Hamburg and Voerde. The facilities are known for the manufacture of molten aluminium and sows. The firm employs both primary and recycled...
Exlabesa takes over French company Flandria Aluminium’s existing extrusion business
Exlabesa has recently acquired Flandria Aluminium, a French company that has expertise in extrusion, machining, surface treatment, and recycling of aluminium profiles. This acquisition is part of Exlabesa's international expansion strategy, which aims to expand its direct presence in France,...
ASI acknowledges ALUMINERA EXTRUSION S.A. with Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has presented Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification to ALUMINERA EXTRUSION S.A. for extruding aluminium profiles in Barcelona facility, Spain. The plant integrates a die warehouse with a capacity for over 10,000 references. ALUMINERA produces aluminium...
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Industry associations’ call to include aluminium in the EU’s Strategic Raw Materials List
European Aluminium, in collaboration with 11 other industry associations representing the raw materials, aerospace & defence, and clean tech sectors, has joined forces to advocate for the formal recognition of aluminium's strategic significance. The shared objective is to secure the inclusion of...
Siemens Mobility to deliver aluminium trains worth €5 billion fulfilling orders by Austrian Federal Railways
Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) recently announced signing a significant framework agreement with Siemens Mobility, valued at more than five billion euros. The deal entails the delivery of up to 540 single-deck electric multiple-unit aluminium trains, which are expected to enter service in 2028....
Alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) deteriorates during July 2023 by 21% Y-o-Y
In Europe (incl. Russia), alumina production during July 2023 stood at 549,000 tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month hike of 24,000 tonnes or 4.57 per cent, found the International Aluminium Institute (IAI). In June 2023, the output stood at 525,000 tonnes, which was, however, down by 35,000 tonnes...
German aluminium packaging market witnesses positive demand despite challenging economic situation
Despite Germany's difficult economic position, supplies of aluminium tubes and aluminium aerosol cans increased in the first half of 2023, according to Aluminium Deutschland (AD). Aluminium tubes saw a 4.4 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) growth due to ongoing high demand from the pharmaceutical...
