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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Switzerland’s export of aluminium scrap during 2019-21 exemplifies steady growth
The economy of Switzerland is a highly developed manufacturing industry pursuing high-tech and knowledge-based production. It has been revealed that around 74% of Swiss GDP is generated by the service sector and 25% by industry. Furthermore, it is noted that 78% of Swiss imports are from the EU,...
Evtec acquires Sanjeev Gupta’s Liberty Aluminium Technologies, Essex plant to close down
The founder of Liberty House Group and the Executive Chairman of GFG Alliance, Sanjeev Gupta has sold out two aluminium parts factories after Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) set its foot to acquire a vital part of its supply chain. The single source, a tier-one supplier of assembled products, working with...
European foil shipments climb up 1.2% Y-o-Y to 236,500 tonnes in Q3 2021: EAFA
Aluminium foil deliveries from Europe slowed down in Q3 2021 compared to Q2, but remained ahead of the same period last year, according to data revealed by the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA). In Q3 2021, total deliveries stood at 236,500 tonnes, up 1.2 per cent year-on-year. In the...
Olmedo bauxite workers manifest for another protest
The 26 workers those for the last five years have been struggling implacably to profess a future and on the upcoming 30 th November, they are seeing peril of their last hope to be eradicated. The Olmedo bauxite mine workers, presently employees of IGEA Spa Company have manifested yet another state...
European Aluminium’s new report fortifies CO2 reduction benefit of aluminium recycling
The voice of the European aluminium industry, European Aluminium which is encompassing primary aluminium producers, downstream manufacturers and producers of recycled aluminium has come up with a new report that reveals the European aluminium refining industry is a magnificent example of a modern...
Hamburg-based Fehrmann ALLOYS appoints Jan-Peter Derrer as new Head of Sales
The Hamburg based high-performance aluminium alloys producer to supply the entire world of 3D printing, Fehrmann ALLOYS has appointed Jan-Peter Derrer, as the new Head of Sales. He is an industry renowned expert in 3D printing systems for the sale of new metal alloys. At the beginning of October...
Austria’s export of aluminium containers for compressed gas during 2019-20 resembles de-growth; 86% upswing appraised for 2021
The cylinders made of aluminium are far better than steel cylinders due to the impact of internal and external corrosion of the steel cylinders. The University of Rhode Island’s study of cylinder internal corrosion reveals: “Under equal conditions of moisture in cylinders, aluminium cylinders are...
French prosecutors broaden investigation on GFG Alliance for an €18 million state-backed loan
On 8 th November 2021, the Paris prosecutor's office stated that the French prosecutors are investigating distressed metal magnate Sanjeev Gupta's GFG Alliance, broadening an in-process investigation for a state-backed loan of €18 million to one of its facilities in France. The comprehensive French...
Sweden’s import of aluminium tubes and pipes during 2018-21 reflects significant growth
Aluminium is considered a remarkable metal for its low density and its features to resist corrosion through the passivation process. Aluminium tubing widens from consumer items, recreational merchandise and machine parts and automotive and manufacturing across an extensive range of industrial...
“Lose-lose situation for the aluminium industry and their downstream customers on both sides of the Atlantic”, says Director General of European Aluminium
The voice of the aluminium industry in Europe, European Aluminium affirms that the tariff-rate quotas, which will replace the existing 10% tariff on EU aluminium products under Section 232, will result in even more trade distortions. The association notifies it will create additional market...
China’s power rationing may cause shortage of aluminium for the packaging industry
Power restrictions in China has “dramatically reduced” magnesium shipments to Europe, raising concerns that a scarcity of aluminium for packaging may result. The comments were made on November 3, during a non-ferrous metals panel discussion at the Bureau of International Recycling's (BIR)...
Century Aluminum starts constructing $120 million worth new low-carbon billet casthouse at Grundartangi smelter
On Wednesday, November 3, Century Aluminum Company declared that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Norðurál Grundartangi ehf (“Norðurál”), started off the construction of a new low-carbon billet casthouse at Grundartangi, Iceland smelter. The new value-added casthouse will have a capacity of 150,000...
Finland’s aluminium foil importation during 2019-21 showcases marginal downfall pursued by a growth
People use aluminium foil at home for food storage, to cover baking surfaces and to wrap foods, to avert them from losing moisture while cooking and it is also used to wrap and protect delicate food items. The foil reflects the thermal energy back to the food maintaining the inherent aroma,...
VIS Promotex acquires Croatian aluminium foundry Lipovica
On 2 nd November 2021, the Croatian parasol manufacturer VIS Promotex stated that it has taken over aluminium foundry Lipovica, with a focus to increase sales and exports. The Varazdin-based VIS Promotex said in a statement said: “Following a public tender called by the government's centre for...
Lack of barley, shortage of aluminium accelerate beer prices
The third most popular drink overall after water and tea is beer and it is becoming more expensive in Europe. The largest brewery group in Germany, the Radeberger Group made public that it will raise prices for both the hospitality and retail trade from spring due to the surge in the price of...
Heneken reckons to establish aluminium alloy facility in Serbia
The Foreign Minister of Serbia, Nikola Selakovic stated that Slovak aluminium alloys producer, Heneken has manifested interest in building of a plant in the landlocked country of Central and Southeast Europe, Serbia. Selakovic said: "The Company submitted a letter of intent. Initially, they intend...
Sweden’s aluminium cans export during 2019-21 illustrates significant growth
The most environmentally friendly and utmost recyclable type of container in the world is aluminium cans. It permits the beverages inside them to preserve their taste while securing them from the harmful influence of the elements. Furthermore, the can does not get rusty or lose its properties in...
Alumina production in Europe (incl. Russia) shows M-on-M fall of 8.3% to 838,000 tonnes during September 2021
In September 2021, alumina production in Europe (including Russia) stood at 838,000 tonnes, reflecting a month-on-month decline of 8.32 per cent, found the International Aluminium Institute. In August 2021, the output came in at 914,000 tonnes, up by 2.12 per cent from 895,000 tonnes a month ago....
