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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Aluminium plates, sheets and strips import by Saudi Arabia to decline in 2019 after three years of growth
The global export-import data shows that after a year-on-year rise in Saudi Arabia’s aluminium plates, sheets and strips import last year, the country this year is likely to see a drop of 16 per cent to 89,966 tonnes. In 2018, Saudi Arabia's import was approximately at 106,936 tonnes, up 29 per...
Alba announces ARABAL 2019 in a press conference in the Kingdom of Bahrain
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba) is hosting the 23rd Arab International Aluminium Conference (ARABAL 2019), that will be held under the patronage of His Royal Highness Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Alba organized a Press Conference on Tuesday, 15...
Alba’s aluminium production and sales volume in Q3 2019 rose 53% and 51% YoY
The production and sales report of Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba) for the third quarter of 2019 reveals that the company’s aluminium production topped 385,396 tonnes, up 53 per cent from 251,472 tonnes in the same period last year. Sales volume grew 51 per cent year-on-year to stand at 376,025...
Brazil’s exports of petcoke to UAE and South Africa to see decline in 2019
Brazil’s exports of petcoke have been surging over the last three years. According to recent estimates, exports of petcoke stood at 428356 tonnes in 2018, up 4.59% from 409548 tonnes in 2017 and 149.08% from 171972 tonnes in 2016. The total value of petcoke exports in 2016, 2017, and 2018 was USD...
Alba launches Master Training Plan for all its employees
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), on course to become the world’s largest aluminium smelter, is proud to announce the launch of its Master Training Plan for its employees. Led by the Acting Chief Executive Officer Ali Al Baqali, this initiative aims to create a customised training plan that will...
Maaden Aluminium signs agreement with Radian Oil and Gas Services to process aluminium by-products
Maaden Aluminium Co. (MAC), an affiliate of Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Maaden), has announced the signing of an agreement with Radian Oil and Gas Services Co. to provide environmental solutions, process aluminium by-products from aluminium smelting, and extract raw aluminium for manufacturing...
Pyrotek new aluminium products plant to complete construction in November
According to a recent report, Pyrotek Inc. is likely to complete construction in November of a new manufacturing facility in Dubai, which will serve and supply the rapidly growing aluminium smelting operations in the region. By January 2020, Pyrotek is scheduled to occupy the facility. The first...
EGA signs tolling agreement with DUGAS to supply power
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has signed a tolling agreement with Dubai Natural Gas Company (DUGAS) for the supply of electricity. The agreement is the first for EGA to supply another company with all its power requirements, EGA said in a statement. Under the agreement, EGA will generate the...
Alba promotes two members as part of the company’s strategic priorities
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C (Alba), on course to become the world’s largest aluminium smelter with Line 6, has announced the promotions of two members following the company’s Board meeting. Bryan Harris has been promoted to the Chief Financial Officer on 25 September 2019. Qualified Chartered...
Industry leaders convene to focus on trade and productivity across Africa at the CRU Africa Wire, Cable & Tube Conference 2019
As interest in the market potential of Africa grows, the inaugural CRU Africa Wire, Cable & Tube Conference is perfectly timed to address the business opportunities for local producers and manufacturers, seeking to establish new trade partnerships with international stakeholders involved in the...
Republican congressmen request Trump administration to exempt Israel from steel and aluminium tariffs
Two congressmen on the House tax-writing committee have requested Trump administration to exempt Israel from steel and aluminium tariffs. Republican Brad Schneider, D-Ill. and David Schweikert, R-Ariz., requested Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. trade representative, in a letter Wednesday to remove...
Alba to develop first Spent Pot Lining Treatment Plant in GCC
Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) announced it will establish the first-of-its-kind Spent Pot Lining (SPL) Treatment Plant in the GCC and Bahrain. The company will start operations at its new plant by the first quarter of 2021. The plant will have a capacity to treat 30,000 to 35,000 tonnes of SPL a year. A...
EGA’s Al Taweelah alumina refinery achieves 600,000 tonnes production milestone
Emirates Global Aluminium, the largest industrial company in the United Arab Emirates, announced that its Al Taweelah alumina refinery produced 600,000 tonnes of alumina since operations started in April 2019. The plant’s average daily production was 88 per cent of Al Taweelah alumina refinery’s...
Africa’s primary aluminium production up 2% MoM in August
Primary aluminium production in Africa stood at 141,000 tonnes in August, a decrease of 2.08% from 144,000 tonnes in August 2018, according to the latest data showed by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) on Friday, September 20. On a month-on-month comparison, aluminium production...
Line 6 expansion nearing completion; Alba chairman announces during Q3 Board meeting
According to a statement issued by the Chairman of Alba’s Board of Directors, Shaikh Daij Bin Salman Bin Daij Al Khalifa during Q3 Board meeting on Wednesday 25 September 2019, Alba’s Line 6 expansion is nearing completion and will soon start production. With the completion of the expansion...
HUECK Middle East Aluminium Systems showcases latest products and solutions at WDF Event
HUECK Middle East Aluminium Systems, one of the leading and most trusted aluminium solutions system providers, has showcased its latest products & solutions for the façade industry at the Windows, Doors & Facades Event in Dubai. 2019 edition of Windows, Doors & Facades (WDF) Event is open, until...
MJ Building Materials Trading to exhibit aluminium solutions at Windows, Doors & Facades Event 2019
MJ Building Materials Trading, one of the leading companies in the aluminium and extrusion industry in the GCC, will showcase latest aluminium extrusions solutions and other advanced building material at Windows, Doors & Facades Event 2019. The event will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre...
World primary aluminium production slightly down YoY in August
Global primary aluminium production in August 2019 stood 1.46% lower compared with the same period of 2018. Aluminium production registered 5.407 million tonnes last month, from 5.487 million tonnes in August 2018, according to the latest data showed by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI)...
