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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Positive outlook for aluminium demnad to lend support to the prices of aluminium in 2015
The oversupply of aluminium will be compensated by the positive outlook for aluminium demand, lending a support for the prices of aluminium in the year 2015, as stated by Capital Economics’ recent study report. The addition of plant capacities in China and Middle East has lead to an excess in the...
Ducab Aluminium sets up manufacturing facility in Khalifa Industrial Zone
Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) and Ducab, a leading provider of cable and wire solutions in the UAE and wider GCC region, recently signed a Musataha agreement which secured Ducab Aluminium a 546,070 square foot plot of land in Kizad’s aluminium cluster. The plot of land will be used to...
Kalban to head International Aluminium Institute
Abdulla Kalban, managing director and chief executive officer of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has been elected as chairman of the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) for the next two years. A UAE national, Kalban is the first Arab to hold this prestigious portfolio. The appointment signals...
EGA MD & CEO appointed Chairman of IAI
Abdulla Kalban becomes first Arab aluminium industry expert to lead international forum United Arab Emirates: In a move that clearly acknowledges both the growing importance of the Middle East as an aluminium industry hub and the wealth of industry expertise in the region, Abdulla Kalban (Managing...
Alba announces dates and venue for ARABAL 2014
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), a leading aluminium producer in the Middle East, today (Tuesday, May 27, 2014) announced that it will host the 18th International Arab Aluminium (Arabal) Conference under the theme - “GCC: An aluminium power house” from November 25 to 27, 2014 at the Gulf Hotel,...
Aluminium downstream investment opportunities forum from Tuesday
The Aluminium Downstream Investment Opportunities Conference starts on Tuesday under the patronage of the Minister of Energy and Industry H E Dr Mohamed bin Saleh Al Sada. Qatari company Azem Project Development is bringing together top experts from across the globe to share know-how and...
Alba achieves 3 million work hours without LTI
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) has successfully completed 3,000,000 work hours without Loss Time Injury (LTI), which is a testimony of the company’s commitment to safety and safe working environment for employees across the plant. Congratulating the employees on achieving the safety milestone of 3...
Key officials appointed by Garmco
Bahrain-based Gulf Aluminum Rolling Mill Company (Garmco), a leading downstream aluminium facility in the Middle East, has announced key appointments as part of its restructuring strategy. Hilmar Leimbach is the company's new chief financial officer, Mark Lewis is named senior engineering manager...
Alcoa Chairman and CEO Klaus Kleinfeld named Platts CEO of the year as company transformation accelerates
Alcoa Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Klaus Kleinfeld was named CEO of the Year at the 2014 Platts Global Metals Awards ceremony held today in London. The recognition caps off a transformational year for Alcoa, as it pivots from a commodity-centric focus to become a diversified lightweight...
India's Nalco in talks for JV in Oman, say reports
National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco), a government of India enterprise, is in talks with six countries, including Oman, for the setting up of smelter units through joint ventures (JV), according to recent reports in the Indian media. According to a news brief posted on Nalco's website, the...
Alba sponsors 19th CRU World Aluminium Conference
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) is a key participant and gold sponsor of Commodity Research Unit’s (CRU) 19th World Aluminium Conference taking place from May 19 to 20, 2014 in Hong Kong. Alba through its exhibition stand at the CRU 2014 will showcase its extensive range of high-grade aluminium...
Qatalum joins the 2014 Job Fair
On the 13th of May, 2014 Qatalum participated in the 2014 Job Fair at the College of the North Atlantic Qatar (CNAQ) The objective and purpose of attending the Fair was to promote Qatalum and the nature of its business by opening its doors to the employment of both nationals and non-nationals. The...
Energy saving benefits for aluminium smelters
A sustainable cost effective energy supply, the increasing costs of maintenance and the high cost of steel shots used in shot blasting machines are just a few of the concerns aluminium smelters are facing nowadays. With technical assistance from Rockwell Automation, a new Stub Cleaning Technology...
Qatalum participates in 7th GCC Quality Conference
On the 30th of April 2014, Qatalum participated in The 7th GCC Quality Conference at the Sharq Village and Spa Hotel, Doha, Qatar. The premise of the Quality Conference was to align and inform participants and audiences about government and private sector environmental advances, practices and laws...
Emirates Global Aluminium(EGA) to raise brand awareness of UAE aluminium sector globally
Emirates Global Aluminium plans to use the platform of 19th World Aluminium Conference by Commodity Research Unit’s to raise the brand awareness of new business entity and also want to promote state-of-the-art facilities, superior product portfolio, sustainable practices and advanced technologies...
Arab Aluminum Q1 profit falls 56% to EGP2.9 mln
The board of Arab Aluminum Co. endorsed financial results for Q1 that ended on March 31, 2014. These results showed EGP 2.9 million net profit, with a drop by 56% from EGP 6.7 million net profit in the same period a year earlier. The company’s FY13 profit had netted EGP 18.473 million, compared...
Eco-friendly technology poses great energy saving benefits for aluminium smelters
A sustainable cost effective energy supply, the increasing costs of maintenance and the high cost of steel shots used in shot blasting machines are just a few of the concerns aluminium smelters are facing nowadays. With technical assistance from Rockwell Automation, a new Stub Cleaning Technology...
Alba promotes more than 600 employees across the plant
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), a leading aluminium producer in the Middle East, reinforced its commitment to support employee development and professional growth with the recent promotion of more than 600 employees across all levels in the plant. The promotions - for the period of 2013 and Q1 2014...
