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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Hydro aluminium trafo strip within a week
Being in the business for 30 years, Hydro holds the leading market position and is the most experienced partner for all big producers of electric transformers across Europe, increasing shipments to manufacturers overseas, notably in the Middle East, South America and Australia. The top product is...
Alba CEO is a distinguished guest speaker at NorCast 2014
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray is a distinguished guest speaker at the renowned NorCast 2014 - Nordic Aluminium Casthouse Conference, being held from June 19 to 20, 2014 at Arendal, Norway. In his address on Friday, June 20, 2014, Mr. Murray will present...
Aluminium industry's future looks bright despite the challenges, says EGA
The global aluminium industry will have to confront several major challenges as it looks to sustain its steady growth trajectory through 2020 and beyond. So said Walid Al Attar (Chief Marketing Officer: Emirates Global Aluminium PJSC ("EGA")) in an address entitled "Why the aluminium market stands...
Abu Dhabi’s Saif Al Khaili Group will make caustic soda and chlorine derivatives for local heavy industries
Abu Dhabi’s Saif Al Khaili Group will make caustic soda and chlorine derivatives to meet the rising needs of local heavy industries. The plant will be the country’s first to produce caustic soda and other chlorine derivatives, to be used in various industries from aluminium and oil, to steel and...
Alba inaugurates new datacentre
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) today, June 16, 2014, inaugurated its new datacentre in the presence of Managing Director, Kuwait & Bahrain, HP, Omar Draghmeh and Alba’s Executives along with Manager Information Technology, Esam Hadi, various department Managers, Alba Labour Union representatives....
LME welcomes first Middle Eastern Aluminium Committee member
The London Metal Exchange (LME) has appointed Walid Al Attar as a member of its Aluminium Committee. Al Attar, responsible for marketing and sales at Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), is the first representative from the Middle East to sit on the committee. “We welcome Mr Al Attar to the committee,”...
Alba Casthouse achieves 1.5 million work hours without LTI
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s Casthouse Department has successfully completed 1.5 million work hours without Lost Time Injury (LTI). This safety achievement demonstrates Alba’s commitment to safety and maintaining a zero-accident work environment. A celebration was held recently to appreciate...
Alba looks forward to future growth opportunities
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) continues to look forward and focus on future growth strategies, according to a statement issued by the Chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa. The statement was made following the second quarterly meeting for the year 2014...
First Aluminium reverts to profitability fuelled by surge in housing demand
First Aluminium Nigeria plc, a subsidiary of Alcan Aluminium Company of Canada, is increasingly tapping into the enormous opportunities embedded in the Nigerian economy as it recorded an impressive first quarter results. However, there are challenges such as unsteady power supply, huge cost of raw...
Aluminium Extrusion profits surge 37.19% on focus strategy
In spite of the economic challenges in Nigeria, Aluminium Extrusion Industries plc, a company that manufactures extruded aluminium products, started the year on a stellar good note. The company was able to translate top-line impressive performance into bottom-line growth as revealed by analysis....
Aluminium scrap market in the Middle East 'at nascent stage'
The Gulf Co-Operation Council (GCC) region’s aluminium scrap market will achieve an annual growth rate of around 10.6% between the period 2010 to 2017. According to Frost & Sullivan, the research firm, the volume of scrap that originates from Middle East will reach 500 000 tons by 2015. Of these...
Alba Reduction Lines 1-3 holds SHE Week 2014
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the leading smelters in the world, demonstrated its commitment to promote greater safety awareness across the plant with the opening of Reduction Lines 1-3 Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Week 2014. Taking place from June 8 to 12, 2014, the Reduction...
Scientists Use Nanocomposites to Improve Properties of Thermal Block Coatings
Iranian researchers from Materials and Energy Researcher Center tried to modify the properties of thermal insulations used in turbines and thermal engines through nanotechnology. Results of the research may help the increase in thermal efficiency and lifetime of gas turbines and diesel engines....
NAPCO offers training to graduating Omani students
The National Aluminium Products Company (NAPCO), one of the leading extruders of aluminium profiles in the GCC, has revealed its plans to implement a strategic training programme for graduating Omani college and university students, particularly those in the fields of mechanical and electrical...
Qatalum’s 2013 Sustainability Report highlights social and environmental strategic innovations
Qatalum has released its annual 2013 Sustainability Report, providing insight, analysis and strategic planning with respect to the company’s economic, social and environmental performance – and the ways Qatalum is taking action to integrate sustainability within its operations. Priding itself as...
Aluminium Scrap generated in the Middle East estimated to reach 500,000 MT by 2015: Frost & Sullivan
Mining is the most important industrial activity driving the global economy today, with 10-12 per cent direct and 40-50 per cent indirect contribution to the world's Gross Domestic Product (GDP). With increasing pressure on the metal-making industry related to feedstock and power security on one...
The Aluminium Association of Canada and the Gulf Aluminium Council Sign a co-operation agreement
The Aluminium Association of Canada and the Gulf Aluminium Council which represents the industry in the Persian Gulf states, signed an agreement on 3rd June that seeks to deepen the co-operation and exchanges between the two major aluminium producing regions. This agreement is part of the business...
Qatalum highlights downstream industry support within Qatar
Qatalum's participation as a Strategic Sponsor of the Conference is seen by the DCEO, Khalid Laram, as an opportunity to illustrate opportunities available to enterprising Qatari companies in the lucrative aluminium downstream industry. Qatalum highlighted its support of downstream Qatari industry...
