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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Zimbabwe’s import of Aluminium Bar Rods and Profiles during 2018-19 unveils nose-dip; 2020 shows a sharp upturn
According to a new UNDP impact assessment, the COVID-19 outbreak and global knock-on effects could sink or stall Zimbabwe’s ambitious reform agenda as well as efforts to revive its flagging economy, with “disastrous” consequences for the landlocked Southern African country’s poor and vulnerable...
Mulk Holdings introduces 'first fire-retardant ACP panels' exclusively for Alubond
Metal Plast Industries, based in UAE, a 100% subsidiary of the diversified multinational business conglomerate Mulk Holdings International, announced that it has developed A1 grade fire-rated core and a proprietary bonding system for aluminium composite panels (ACP) exclusively for Alubond, in an...
Tanzania’s import of Aluminium cans during 2018-20 illustrates a sharp decline
TEU, the 14 th Tanzania Economic Update organised by World Bank forecasts that economic growth to drop sharply in 2020, to 2.5% from the 6.9% growth the government reported in 2019 while recognizing significant uncertainty as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to unfold. The East African nation’s...
Seychelles’ import of Aluminium structures during 2018-20 denotes growth; expenditure tends downswing
The economic condition of Seychelles has been pointed as alarming, as said by the Finance Minister in November’20, while detailing that the economic growth of the tourism-dependent nation may shrink by 13.5%, instead of the 10.8% previously foreseen due to the hardships brought by COVID-19. The...
Africa’s primary aluminium production decreases 5.15% M-o-M to 129,000 tonnes in November 2020
In November 2020, primary aluminium production in Africa came in at 129,000 tonnes, a decrease of 7,000 tonnes or 5.15 per cent month-on-month. In October 2020, Africa’s aluminium production stood at 136,000 tonnes, up by 5,000 tonnes or 3.82 per cent from 131,000 tonnes in September. On a...
World primary aluminium production drops 3% M-o-M to 5.471MT in November 2020; Total output during Jan-Nov hikes 2.56%
According to the latest data released by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), world primary aluminium production in November 2020 stood at 5.471 million tonnes, recording a downfall of 3.03 per cent month-on-month from 5.642 million tonnes. This decline comes after an intermittent hike of...
Aquatecture: Made from Aluminium, rain harvesting panels designed innovatively to ‘catch’ water
A South African born, designed the Aquatecture rain-harvesting panels that equip people to catch water at drought-stricken areas. The rain harvesting panel collects water by diverting raindrops flowing over the perforations on the surface to the inside of the system. Now, from there the water...
UAE’s exports of crude metal and alloys to US up 75% YoY in September
The United Arab Emirates exports of crude metals and alloys to the US stood at 31,800 tonnes in September 2020, an increase of 75% s year-on-year. The UAE had exported 18,200 tonnes to the US in September 2019, according to the latest Mineral Industry Survey report from the US Geological Survey. On...
Iran’s primary aluminium production grows 52.2% YoY to 271,300 tonnes during March-November 2020
According to the latest data shared by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organisation (IMIDRO), aluminium ingot production in Iran rose by 52.2 per cent year-on-year during March-November 2020 to stand at 271,300 tonnes. By the end of the current Iranian calendar...
DUBAL Holding acquires majority stake in aluminium extrusion company
DUBAL Holding has acquired 60% stake in UAE’s aluminium extrusion company OSE Industries. The acquisition will help OSE to grow its business rapidly in the UAE as well as overseas. Established in 2012 as a family run business, OSE, established in 2012, produces Multiport Extrusion Tubes, MPE Tubes,...
Alba marks 5 million working-hours without Lost Time Injury
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has completed a major safety milestone of 5 million working-hours without Lost Time Injury (LTI) across its operations on 07 December 2020. The company this year received five awards, including National Safety Council awards, International Safety Award with Merit from...
Aluminij Industries joins Aluminium Stewardship Initiative as new Production & Transformation member
Aluminij Industries has joined Aluminium Stewardship Initiative as a new Production & Transformation member. This brings the total number of ASI Members to 146. The company, built in 1975 in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has an annual production capacity exceeding 130.000 metric tons. “As a pillar of...
Israel anticipates $220 million in non-defence trade with Bahrain in 2021, comprises Aluminium
On 2 nd November’20, Economy Ministry of Middle Eastern nation Israel anticipates $220 million in non-defence trade with Bahrain in 2021, as it hosted a delegation from the Gulf state to polish the newly established bond. Bahrain and its neighbour the United Arab Emirates regularized relations with...
Jordan’s import of Aluminium Foil during 2018-20 depicts strong growth
The United Nations classified Jordan as a middle-income nation and the economy of Jordan is classified as an emerging market economy. Jordan is facing economic challenges in the time of COVID-19 and it is going through a recession. The travel and tourism sector has been the worst hit due to...
PepsicCo unveils limited edition cans to celebrate the 49th UAE National Day
The leading food and beverage company PepsiCo has introduced limited-edition Pepsi® can to celebrate the 49th UAE National Day. The can is designed in the colours of the UAE flag and elements of its famous vistas. Aamer Sheikh, PepsiCo, GM and President, MENA and Pakistan, said, “We have had a long...
Alba set to finish 2020 strong despite the challenges
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) announced that the company is on track to finish 2020 strong despite the challenges of the year. The Chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa revealed during the fourth quarterly Board of Directors’ meeting. Shaikh Daij Bin Salman...
Saudi Arabia: NIDC evaluates multi-billion dollar worth of non-oil projects, counts an Alumina refinery
The National Industrial Development Center (NIDC), which shoulders the responsibility of transforming Saudi Arabia’s industrial sector by creating new industries to diversify the economy and meet vision 2030 ambitions, has associated with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources. The...
Algeria’s import of Aluminium household articles during 2018-20 exhibits robust growth
Algeria has extensive possibilities to boost its economic growth, including huge foreign-exchange reserves derived from oil and gas. However, the COVID-19 pandemic and concurrent crash in oil prices endangered Algeria’s vulnerable macroeconomic environment, and the new authorities are now grappling...
