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...
Alba reaches 50m hours without LTI, strengthening aluminium safety record
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has reached 50 million safe working hours without a Lost Time Injury (LTI) . The milestone was achieved on September 7, 2026, marking a record in the company’s history. The achievement reflects Alba’s continued focus on workplace safety across its aluminium...
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“One of our main focuses right now is leveraging our sector-leading position in bauxite including in supporting the Middle Eastern aluminium sector.” Amir Mirchi, Regional Vice President, MENA, Rio Tinto
Amir Mirchi is regional head of Rio Tinto for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in charge of Rio Tinto’s regional business management supporting the company’s strategic initiatives, operations, investor relations and joint venture relationship management. He has several years’ experience in...
Alba announces the appointment of two new managers
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the leading employers in Bahrain, is pleased to announce the appointment of Talib Hussain Al Ansari as Manager Workshop and Maintenance Services and Khalil Ebrahim Mohammed as Manager Reduction Line 4. Taleb Al Ansari joined Alba 1996 as a Trainee Supervisor,...
Mitsui completes the purchase of shares in GARMCO Singapore
Bahrain-based Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill Company (GARMCO), one of the largest downstream aluminium facilities in the Middle East, and Mitsui & Co., Ltd. together with Perse Metals Pte Ltd today announced that they have completed a transaction, which results in Mitsui’s purchase of a 25% interest...
Green Vision Bahrain introduces Reverse Vending Machines to encourage recycling
Green Vision Bahrain has come up with a Reverse Vending Machine (RVM) system, where anyone who deposits a plastic bottle or aluminium can will be rewarded with a code that can be used to collect points online allowing the recycler to redeem the points to get airline tickets, electronics or toys....
Downstream aluminium sector in spotlight at Gulf Industry Fair 2015
The strength of the aluminium downstream sector and 'value-added' products will be showcased at the upcoming Gulf Industry Fair 2015, taking place from Tuesday to Thursday at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre. Led by Aluminium Bahrain (Alba), one of the world's leading...
Tajikistan to increase production of aluminium this year
Tajikistan’s Minister of Economic Development and Trade, Sharif Rakhimzoda declared that the country plans to increase its aluminium output to 190 thousand tons from the 121 thousand tons produced the previous year. The ministry had declared an estimated production of 150 thousand tons of aluminium...
Dubai to sell off German alumina products maker
Dubai International Capital (DIC) is launching the sale of German alumina products maker Almatis as the fund seeks to reduce its liabilities in the wake of a debt restructuring, three people familiar with the deal said. DIC has mandated Barclays to explore the options of the possible divestment,...
SNC Lavalin to upgrade former Dubal site
SNC-Lavalin has been awarded a contract by Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) to carry out an energy optimisation project at its Jebel Ali facility. EGA is the company that was set up following the merger between Emirates Aluminium (Emal) and Dubai Aluminium (Dubal). The contract will involve an...
The Oman Aluminium Rolling Company (OARC) completes performance test for plant
The Oman Aluminium Rolling Company (OARC), owned by Takamul Investment Company, based in Sohar (Oman) and constructed by FATA EPC (a division of FATA S.p.A.), successfully concluded its extensive final IPPT (Integrated Plant Performance Tests) Program in November 2014. OARC has produced coils...
Alba wins the 2015 Green Era Award
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), recognised as a leading environment-friendly aluminium producer, is proud to announce that it has been declared a winner of the “The Green Era Award” for 2015. Granted by the French “Otherways Association” to companies and firms from both public and private sectors...
Global aluminium demand to grow at 7.6pc
Global primary aluminium demand is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6 per cent from 2014 to 2017 with Asia and the Americas generating the greatest share of demand, said a top official. UAE-based Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) exported 56 per cent of its production in...
Alba sponsors Aluminium Symposium 2015 (Platts)
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), a leading aluminium producer in the world, provided sponsorship support for the well-known event Aluminium Symposium 2015, thus demonstrating the Company’s continuing commitment to engage with industry peers on global platforms in expanding aluminium’s reach across...
NAPCO acquires a new powder-coating system for aluminium extrusions
National Aluminium Products Company SAOG (NAPCO) has announced that in order to meet the growing demand of aluminium-based powder coating systems in the region, they have acquired a new vertical powder coating line. NAPCO is one of the leading manufacturers of aluminium extrusions in GCC and the...
Aluminium Extrusion’s huge input cost slows profit
Aluminium Extrusion Industries plc’s huge input cost has slowed third quarter (Q3) profit, as the company continues to grapple with the unpredictability of the Nigeria economy, analysis of the company’s financial statement shows. For the first nine months through September 2014, the company’s...
U.S. District Judge approves settlement for the Alcoa bribery case
Donetta Ambrose, the U.S. District Judge has approved settlement for the shareholder lawsuit filed against Alcoa by Alba accusing of a bribery scandal. In 2008, Aluminium Bahrain or Alba had sued Alcoa on the charge that the affiliates of the latter had bribed Alba executives and Bahraini officials...
Grandweld delivered 42M Aluminium Fast Crew Boat to ADNOC group
Grandweld Shipyards successfully delivered 42M Aluminium Fast Crew Boat “SHAH 1” to ADNOC group on the 14th January 2015. The contract for construction of the 42M Aluminum Crew Boat for Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was signed on the 31st of December 2013. ADNOC awarded Grandweld after...
Polish aluminium can manufacturer plans further expansion in the Middle East
Can-Pack, a Polish beverage can manufacturer plans to expand its operations in Dubai, producing an additional 1.75 million cans a day through its Dh200 million factory unveiled in Dubai Investment Park on Monday. The company will now be able to produce 5 million aluminium cans per day catering to...
Alba wins three major awards at MEET ICT Bahrain 2014
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s commitment to international standards of excellence and workplace efficiency resulted in major achievements at MEET ICT Bahrain 2014 Awards by winning the ‘Business & Commerce Application Category’ Award for Implementation of BI Solution using Microsoft BI; ‘On the...
