Canada’s H1’26 aluminium exports dip 12.57% amid US tariffs: What does H2 hold?
The first half (H1) of 2026 witnessed Canada’s exports of unwrought aluminium taking a deep plunge. The country supplied a total of 1.33 million tonnes of aluminium products to the world including unwrought aluminium, bars, rods and profiles, aluminium foil, pipes and tubes, plates, sheets and...
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...
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Romania’s Alro slash production at the aluminium smelter, intent for total close down
The President of the trade union within Alro Slatina, Constantin Popescu stated that integrated aluminium producer, Alro has initiated a program of a complete shutdown of the production activity due to the surge in electricity prices. Alro remains one of the biggest aluminium companies of Romania...
Montenegro power transmission operator to disconnect the supply of KAP aluminium smelter
On 21 st December 2021, the state-owned power transmission system operator of Montenegro, Crnogorski Elektroprenosni Sistem (CGES) said that it will disconnect aluminium smelter KAP from the grid on 31 st December 2021. CGES stated in a notice that they have sent to the owner of the smelter,...
UK’s import of aluminium household articles during 2019-21 displays marginal drop followed by enterprising growth
Aluminium is a non-toxic commodity that is utilised in the manufacture of woks, pressure cookers and many other household articles without dismay. The products are easy to clean and do not contaminate the food at any stage. Another most important reason for the usage of aluminium in household...
Exco Technologies to acquire extrusion dies business of Halex Holdings GmbH
On 20 th December 2021, the Canadian global supplier of innovative technologies servicing the die-cast, extrusion and automotive industries, Exco Technologies Limited, publicized that it has inked a definitive agreement to acquire the extrusion dies business of Halex Holdings GmbH (“Halex ®...
Downstream products weekly recap: Rusal invests US$12 million in repairing and modernizing SKAD plant for aluminium alloy car wheels production; AMAG accomplishes acquisition of German firm Aircraft Philipp
The downstream segment of the aluminium industry derives its major raw material from the primary sector and is considered the most vital part of the industry. The week witnessed some notable events of acquisition and investment for developments in the downstream segment. The Russian aluminium giant...
Every Can Counts initiative programme welcomes Brazil in its recycling drive
Brazil will be a key participant in Europe's top drink can recycling programme, with a recycling rate of over 95 percent for aluminium cans. The Every Can Counts programme welcomes Brazil to its growing community after 12 years of pushing people to recycle on the move in 19 European nations. A...
Romania’s import of aluminium structures during 2019-21 exhibits steady growth
The metal aluminium has a density of around one third that of steel or copper, which denotes it as one of the lightest commercially available metals. The resultant of high strength to weight ratio drives it to an important structural material permitting enormous payloads or fuel savings for...
European aluminium can recycling rate shows stability at 75.8% for 2019; aims to achieve 100% by 2030
A recent report released by Metal Packaging Europe and European Aluminium reveals that the overall recycling rate of aluminium beverage cans in the European Union, Switzerland, and Iceland remained stable in 2019 at 75.8 per cent. In line with the increase in aluminium can consumption, the...
Alvance Aluminium Dunkerque now owns dual ASI certification by achieving Chain of Custody Standard
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly certified Alvance Aluminium Dunkerque against the Chain of Custody certification for the production of aluminium rolling slabs and foundry ingots for remelting. The aluminium slabs and ingots produced at the Dunkerque facility are destined for the...
Austria’s AMAG accomplishes acquisition of German firm Aircraft Philipp
The leading Austrian premium supplier of high-quality cast and rolled aluminium products used in a wide range of industries, AMAG Austria Metall AG is now grabbing the remaining 30% of the German firm Aircraft Philipp (ACP), based in Übersee am Chiemsee following the initial stakeholding in October...
Montenegro's majority state-owned energy supplier EPCG transfers the decision of KAP smelter to govt.
The integrated electricity company located in Niksić, Montenegro Elektroprivreda Crne Gore (EPCG) stated that the government has the power to decide whether the company should take charge of the production at KAP aluminium smelter owned by Montenegro's Uniprom. The majority state-owned power...
Poland’s export of aluminium foil during 2018-21 unveils rapid rise followed by continuous demand plunge
Aluminium foil is generated by rolling sheet ingots cast from molten billet aluminium, then re-rolling on sheet and foil rolling mills to the required thickness or by consistently casting and cold rolling. However, to maintain a constant thickness in aluminium foil production, beta radiation is...
Hydro to build new remelt facility at its aluminium extrusion plant in Hungary; Operation likely to commence in Q1 2024
Norsk Hydro has announced that it will build a new remelt facility at its aluminium extrusion plant in Szekesfehervar, Hungary, with an annual capacity of 90,000 tonnes. Hydro’s extrusion plant in Hungary is the largest in Europe, having six presses and extensive fabrication and surface treatment...
Poland’s import of aluminium powder and flakes during 2019-21 reveals a sharp downfall with the further rise
Aluminium flake is a granular powder that is reaped from pure molten aluminium metal and is generally consumed and utilized in the pigments and coatings industries. According to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations, the GDP of Poland is expected to reach $625.00 billion...
Aluminij Industries d.o.o, Glencore International AG inks two year supply agreement for primary remelt aluminium and offtake contract for extrusion billets
Aluminij Industries d.o.o., a part of the M.T. Abraham Group and Anglo-Swiss multinational commodity trading company, Glencore International AG has inked a contract for the supply of 300,000 tonnes of primary remelt aluminium, covering the anticipated consumption for 2022 and 2023. Concurrently,...
Why Buy AlCircle’s Report on “World Recycled Aluminium Market Analysis - Industry Forecast to 2026”?
The year 2021 shows how the recycled aluminium industry has bounced back after experiencing fluctuating demand due to the pandemic and ensuing lockdowns in 2020 and early 2021. As a result, AlCircle has come up with its recently published sector focus report 2021, titled, “World Recycled Aluminium...
Downstream products weekly recap: GM plans to spend $51 million for equipment installation at Indiana aluminium die casting foundry; EU imposes definitive anti-dumping duties on China’s aluminium converter foil
The downstream segment of the global aluminium industry has always been the most vital part of the sector, as the downstream segment also refers to engineered products and solutions. The American multinational automotive manufacturing company, General Motors plans to upgrade Indiana aluminium die...
Aldel aluminium smelter rescued from bankruptcy, new journey begins with 120 lay-off
The Dutch Aluminum producer, Delfzijl Aluminum commonly known as Aldel has been safeguarded from a third-time bankruptcy but it pursues to axe several jobs. The present director of the company, Chris McNamee and his company Aloft are taking over the facility in Delfzijl from the American private...
