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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Azerbaijan plans to increase their aluminium production from 2015
Azerbaijan has plans of increasing their total aluminium production from 2015, taking it to around 100,000 tonnes in 2016 after the capacity expansion of a state-owned plant, the head of this plant said. Aluminium production in Azerbaijan was around 54,000 tonnes in 2013, 98% of it had been...
“Aluminium industry has already established itself to be a major growth driver for the Gulf Economy.” Mahmood Daylami, Secretary General, Gulf Aluminium Council
Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC) is a coordinating body that represents promotes and protects the interests of the aluminium industry within the Gulf. In a conversation with AlCircle, Mahmood Daylami, Secretary General, Gulf Aluminium Council throws light on the objectives and functions of GAC, shares...
Iran International Aluminium Conference taking shape slowly
As one of the important Aluminium producers in the Persian Gulf region and a pioneer in this industry, Iran is considered to be a strategic point for production. Iranian Mines & Mining Industries Development Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) said that the country produced 292702 tons of Aluminium...
Dubal profits increase due to lower manufacturing costs
Dubai Aluminium (Dubal) reported a 13 % yearly increase in their net profit to Dh1.79 billion as technological innovations have lowered manufacturing costs. “Dubal remains one of the most profitable corporations in the Emirate of Dubai,” said Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, UAE...
UAE’s aluminium experts display their expertise at TMS annual meeting
UAE’s aluminium sector’s experts will address business leaders, scientists and engineers from all over the world at one of the leading industry events, the TMS Annual Meeting and Exhibition, which started on Feb 16 in the US. The TMS 2014 will be held in San Diego, California till February 20. The...
Alba reports Full-Year 2013 results
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) released its full-year and fourth quarter of 2013 results as per the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting rules during a meeting of the company’s Board of Directors on Wednesday, February 12, 2014. The Full-Year 2013 results are summarized...
Alba and BIC announce a three-year partnership renewal
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) announced a three-year partnership renewal with Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) on Sunday, February 09, 2014. As part of the partnership, Alba will be allocated a special lounge at BIC's Oasis Complex, which will be used to host its guests for all local and...
EEG announces the launch of 17th Annual Can Collection Day
Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) has announced to launch the 17th Annual Can Collection Day on Feb.27. Emirates Environmental Group‘s chairman Habiba Al Marashi, stated that campaign for this year aims to collect a number of 27,000 kilogrammes of aluminium cans for recycling. Special sites will...
Federal Government in Nigeria has been urged to put a stop on exportation of scrap metals
The Federal Government has been urged to protect the aluminium extrusion and steel industry by putting a stop to exportation of scrap metals, as it is hindering growth in the sector. Managing Director/CEO, Tower Aluminium Nig. Plc, Dr. Jinesh Chandra Dugad made the call in an interview with...
Alba's plant-wide HSE Week emphasised on spreading the safety culture to families
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C reaffirmed its commitment towards enhancing the safety culture of Alba with its plant-wide HSE Week held from January 26 to 31, 2014. Organised in cooperation with the Alba Labour Union, the HSE event's theme - 'Elevating Safety to Lightspeed' - symbolised Alba's move to the...
Balexco displays aluminium extruded products at the Gulf Industry Fair
Bahrain Aluminium Extrusion Company (Balexco) is putting the spotlight on a new version of its Bahrain Luxury System, which is a lift-and-slide thermal break system. The company is also showcasing its structural glazing systems, the hinge system and extrusion products at the show. The company is...
Iran aluminum production up 4%
Iranian Mines & Mining Industries Development & Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) said the country produced 292,702 tons of aluminum ingots in the first 10 months of the current Iranian year (started March 21, 2013). The figure shows an increase of four percent compared with the corresponding output...
Alba is a strategic partner for Gulf Industry Fair 2014
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) highlighted its support towards initiatives that showcase the region's industrial growth by signing up as a strategic partner representing the aluminium sector at the Gulf Industry Fair 2014. Organised under the patronage of His Royal Highness the Prime Minister of...
UAE aluminium industry to leverage Tawdheef 2014 to fulfil objective to recruit over 100 Emiratis
With job creation and strengthened Emiratization among its core strategies, Emirates Global Aluminium (“EGA”) – the jointly-owned, UAE-based aluminium conglomerate to be formed by Mubadala Development Corporation and Investment Corporation of Dubai through the integration of Emirates Aluminium...
GI Fair 2014 to be held at Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIECC)
Gulf Industry Fair (GIF) 2014 gets its final touches before it makes way this month (Feb 4-6) at Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre (BIECC). Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, the Prime Minister of Bahrain, will open the industry fair organised by Hilal Conferences and...
Iran International Aluminium Conference 2014 extends full text deadlines for papers
The third Iran International Aluminium Conference (IIAC 2014) with the motto “Aluminium, key to sustainable Industry” will take place on the 25-26th of May 2014. In this conference apart from promoting the aluminum industry, the upgrading of Aluminium knowledge is also considered to be of vital...
Sohar Aluminium to sponser Gulf Aluminium Dinner 2014
Sohar Aluminium will be organizing a gathering of the aluminium industry at Al Bustan Palace Hotel between February 5 and 6. The event held under Gulf Aluminium Council’s patronage, will have London Metal Exchange’s (LME) chief executive officer, Garry Jones, as the key speaker. They will have...
OARC opens $385m aluminium processing plant
Oman Aluminium Rolling Company (OARC) has opened a $385m plant in Sohar, north of the capital Muscat, which will be operational by the end of Q1 2014. The annual capacity of the plant is 140,000 tons of multi-purpose aluminium sheets which will be sold regionally and exported to the Middle East,...
