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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ALUNOOR exports first shipment of aluminium profiles
Abdulnoor Aluminium Extrusion Factory ?(ALUNOOR), a newly established company specialised in fabricating aluminium profiles, announced the export of its first shipment of 100 percent Qatari-made aluminium products to Oman and the UAE, said a press statement yesterday. The shipment was inaugurated...
Alba provides sponsorship for Spring of Culture 2014
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s support towards encouraging cultural diversity in the Kingdom of Bahrain was reflected through its sponsorship of the Spring of Culture Festival 2014, which is ongoing during the months of March and April, 2014. Alba’s Chief Financial Officer, Ali Al Baqali and...
Aluminium plant set to boost Kenya’s manufacturing sector
Africa’s largest aluminium can manufacturer, GZ Industries is set to establish a plant in Kenya to grow the country’s manufacturing industry, officials said on Tuesday. The 100 million U.S. dollar GZI facility will be located on a 50 acre plot near Nairobi strategically well placed for the local...
BHP Billiton’s Bayside Plan will result in job loss: NUMSA
ON Tuesday, BHP Billiton & National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) met the 2nd time to discuss about the halting of smelting as well as associated services at the company’s Bayside aluminium smelter. Numsa has said there would be layoffs at KwaZulu-Natal facility that has a total of...
Qatalum presented its Aerated Distribution System (ADS) for alumina at TMS
Qatalum presented its Aerated Distribution System (ADS) to over 4,300 industry leaders at the annual Minerals, Metals & Materials Society meeting in San Diego. The Aerated Distribution System (ADS) at Qatalum has been in operation since 2009 and has seen significant process stability. It is...
Alba Executives visit Ma’aden Aluminium, Saudi Arabia
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s Executives – Chief Executive Officer, Tim Murray, Chief Operations Officer, Isa Al Ansari and Chief Financial Officer, Ali Al Baqali recently concluded a successful visit to Ma’aden Aluminium, Saudi Arabia. Alba’s Executives met with Abdulaziz A. Al Harbi,...
Alba sharply increases safety training (+43% Year over Year)
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba)’s commitment to achieve a “Zero Accidents Work Environment” across the organisation was reflected by an increased number of safety training hours during 2013. The number of safety training hours increased by 43% in 2013 where the total number of training hours...
Gulf Extrusions reveals surge in revenues and production attributed to massive expansion drive
Gulf Extrusions (Gulfex), a leading global manufacturer of extruded aluminium products, has announced that the year has ended with a surge in market share. The company registered an increase in revenues as well as production volume, which is highly attributed to its expansion initiatives--expanding...
Ownership crisis hit aluminum smelter
The Chairman, Ikot Abasi Local Government Area, Ufot Udoinyang, has urged the Federal Government to intervene in the ownership crisis at the Aluminum Smelter Company of Nigeria (ALSCON), Ikot Abasi. Udoinyang said in Ikot Abasi, Akwa Ibom, on Sunday that the intervention became necessary to make...
Dubai Aluminium orders two ultrasonic testing devices
Dubai Aluminium (DUBAL) based in the United Arab Emirates has awarded Hertwich Engineering, Austria, with the supply of two helical ultrasonic testing devices for its casthouses. The new equipment will raise the capacity of DUBAL’s testing facilities to ensure good product quality and to manage...
Foil rollers joined forces in a new Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI)
More than 30 foil rollers from all continents have joined forces in a new Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI) to support foil growth globally and coordinate messages on sustainability and recovery. With the market for aluminium foil expected to grow by 4-5% CAGR up to 2018 the industry...
Top honours for DUBAL at ISACA excellence awards 2014
Reflecting a corporate commitment to excellence and the strength of its leadership and good governance, Dubai Aluminium PJSC (“DUBAL”) received two of the top honours at the inaugural 2014 Information Systems Audit and Control Association (“ISACA”) Excellence Awards. DUBAL, which operates one of...
Aluminium shines at Middle East Metals Recycling Conference
Aluminum may be a metal in an oversupply situation, but if noncompetitive capacity is what is eliminated then smelters in the Middle East may be in better shape than those in many other parts of the world. Speaking to attendees of the 2014 Middle East Metals Recycling Conference, Richard...
Alba names Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa as chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) announces the appointment of the new Board of Directors, effective immediately, during the Board of Directors meeting for the year 2014, held on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at the Gulf Hotel, Kingdom of Bahrain. The new Chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors, Shaikh...
Alba participates in Euromoney GCC Financial Forum 2014.
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) demonstrated its confidence in Bahrain as an industrial and financial destination through its participation in the two-day Euromoney GCC Financial Forum held at The Ritz Carlton Bahrain, on March 4 and 5, 2014. The Euromoney GCC Financial Forum will highlight the...
Alba supports Royal Fund for Martyrs of Duty
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), today, March 9 2014, announced a contribution of BD 100,000 towards the newly established Royal Fund for Martyrs of Duty for the families of those who have died in the line of duty for the Kingdom of Bahrain. The Royal Fund for Martyrs of Duty by HRH Prince Salman...
Emirates Global Aluminium extends support to Regional Audit Conference
United Arab Emirates: Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) - the jointly-owned, UAE-based aluminium conglomerate being formed by Mubadala Development Corporation and Investment Corporation of Dubai - will be the Platinum Sponsor of the 15th Annual Regional Audit Conference, which is taking place on the...
Emal signs a deal with Ducab Aluminium to supply molten aluminium
A deal has been signed between Emirates Aluminium (Emal) and Ducab Aluminium and Emal will supply molten aluminium to the aluminium rod mill of the latter that is under construction. The new aluminium rod mill by Ducab Aluminium will be located in Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (Kizad) at KP3...
