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...
Bocar Group has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) with Provisional status for the manufacture of aluminium parts for the automotive industry at three of their facilities across Mexico: AUMA S.A. de C.V. in Chihuahua, AUMA Saltillo S.A. de C.V. (AUSAL) in Saltillo, and Bocar Lerma S.A....
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LG Chem has inked a colossal cathode material supply contract with General Motors (GM), setting the stage for a formidable partnership in the North American market. Valued at an impressive 25 trillion won, this agreement, announced on Feb. 7, is poised to reshape the landscape of electric vehicle...
According to the International Aluminium Institute, North America’s primary aluminium production in December 2023 stood at 339,000 tonnes, bringing the output of the fourth quarter to 1.004 million tonnes, up by 2.03 per cent from 984,000 tonnes in Q3. On a year-on-year basis, primary aluminium...
Crown Holdings, one of the world's largest aluminium can manufacturers, has disclosed its financial performance for the fourth quarter and full year ending on December 31, 2023. The company reported a net income of $450 million for the financial year 2023 (FY23), compared to $727 million in FY22,...
The United States' aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports from January to November 2023 totalled 916,000 tonnes, experiencing a year-on-year fall of 33.14 per cent from 1.37 million tonnes, found the US Census Bureau data. In November, the United States imported 74,000 tonnes of aluminium...
Canadian aluminium building products maker Longboard Architectural Products has achieved the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) 9001 and 14001 Certification, upholding the company’s commitment to maintaining high standards in both environmental and quality management systems for...
In the last financial quarter (Q4 2023), Ball Corporation, a prominent player in the aluminium packaging industry, demonstrated robust performance, surpassing profit expectations. This success is attributed to strategic choices, including the adoption of eco-friendly aluminium packaging and...
Evolution Castings Group, which consists of the Grainger and Worrall group of companies, has recently hired Duncan Eldridge as its new CEO. Eldridge will take up the responsibility of managing the company's day-to-day operations, while Andrew Burn, the Group's current Executive Chairman, will...
Lotte Aluminium Materials USA LLC and SMS group have joined forces in a strategic partnership to revolutionise the production of ultra-thin aluminium cathode foils for electric vehicle batteries. This collaboration, anchored in the heart of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, USA, signifies a pivotal moment...
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) data suggests that Canada and Mexico have emerged as two of the biggest aluminium scrap exporters to the USA. Firstly, the global emphasis on sustainability and eco-friendly practices has encouraged increased recycling efforts. As aluminium is renowned for...
MetalX LLC, headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has unveiled ambitious plans for a cutting-edge aluminium recycling campus in Defiance, Ohio, spanning 190 acres. This innovative venture encompasses a state-of-the-art aluminium slab manufacturing plant, a sophisticated scrap shredding and advanced...
On Monday, January 29, Novelis Inc., the world-leading producer of flat-rolled aluminium products and the largest aluminium recycler, announced that it signed a new contract with Ardagh Metal Packaging USA Corp., under which the former would supply aluminium beverage packaging sheet. As per the...
Absolut has officially launched its new ready-to-drink (RTD) collection, featuring the perfect blend of Absolut Vodka and Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice. The newly launched RTD beverage comes packed in sustainable aluminium cans and is now accessible in the United States, offering a convenient and...
The second-largest aluminium smelter in southeast Missouri is set to cut back its operations by January 28, leading to a situation where "most employees" will no longer be necessary, as reported by local news on January 24. The information is sourced from a letter issued by the plant management....
In 2023, the International Organisation of Aluminium Aerosol Can Manufacturers (AEROBAL) recorded a 6 per cent growth in global shipments for its members, reaching approximately 6.4 billion units. Market stability ensures dynamic demand for personal care products The market's expansion is mainly...
Texas A&M University-Texarkana and TCI Texarkana, Inc., operating as Texarkana Aluminum, Inc., have established a fresh academic collaboration enabling employees of Texarkana Aluminum to enrol in university courses at a reduced rate. The partnership was formally inaugurated by signing a Memorandum...
The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC), representing the three Canadian world-class aluminium producers – Alcoa, Alouette, and Rio Tinto - has wholeheartedly accepted the government’s decision to add aluminium to Quebec’s list of critical and strategic minerals. According to AAC, the...
In the intricate web of the US aluminium industry, Magnitude 7 Metals faces an uncertain future, caught in the crossfire of financial struggles and soaring energy costs. As the industry grapples with these challenges, Renew Missouri, a prominent non-profit clean energy advocate, endeavours to...
Following the global standard for sustainable metal production, Schupan & Sons Inc., a family-owned industrial recycling and metals distribution company, has inaugurated a cutting-edge production facility near Kalamazoo. With a substantial investment of approximately $20 million, this...
