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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Sustainable drives are gaining immense popularity in the aluminium sector every passing day. Alro Group, a Romanian aluminium producer, has planned to invest 15 million euros in 3 projects to reduce its ecological impact and increase competitiveness, including installing a 1,500 KW photovoltaic...
Anheuser-Busch delivered three truckloads of more than 150,000 aluminium canned emergency drinking water to Louisiana households at the American Red Cross's request when seawater threatened safe drinking water supplies in New Orleans and southeast Louisiana. The emergency drinking water...
Advanced Energy Minerals (AEM) is expanding its plant in Cap-Chat, Quebec, to make it larger. They're doing this to make more high-purity alumina. On 12 October 2023, the company's leaders and workers started the project with a special event. Local government officials, like Mayor Marcel Soucy and...
The United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports continued to shrink month-on-month during July 2023 by 6,600 tonnes or 9.43 per cent to stand at 63,400 tonnes, found the US Geological Survey. The export volume decreased for the second month in a row as the United States exported 70,000...
Extrusion is a metal shaping process that involves forcing a workpiece through a die to alter its cross-sectional profile and achieve a desired shape. There are several variants of extrusion, such as direct extrusion, indirect extrusion, cold extrusion, and hydrostatic extrusion, each tailored to...
While millions of residents in major American cities were starting their day in sleek high-rise apartments, a significant agreement was being finalized in an unassuming office located in Mumbai. This agreement involved Indian producers and Reflection Window and Wall (RWW), aimed at ensuring those...
Novelis Inc., the world's leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider, has reportedly collaborated with Southern Company to take initiatives to achieve decarbonisation of aluminium production across North America. Southern Company, headquartered in Atlanta, is a reputed producer of clean,...
Metra S.p.A., the Italy-based manufacturer of vertically-integrated complex extruded aluminium profiles, has reportedly completed the acquisition of Extruded Aluminium Corp. (EAC), Michigan-based recycled-content aluminium producer, and its affiliated company Belding Machinery and Equipment Leasing...
Last week was a very exciting time for AL Circle with the rebranding experience in play. Overall, the aluminium industry, too, saw a few gut-wrenching events. A fire broke out at Rusal-owned Krasnoyarsk Aluminium Smelter on Wednesday. A transformer caught fire in a 50 square metre area. No...
In order to retain and create manufacturing jobs, reduce industrial emissions, and grow a vitally important industry, the Department of Energy must invest in American-made clean aluminium amidst plummeting primary aluminium production in the U.S. This is the message conveyed by a letter sent by...
Primary aluminium production in North America during August 2023 stood at 332,000 tonnes, reflecting a slight increase of 2,000 tonnes or 0.60 per cent month-on-month, found the International Aluminium Institute. The output growth extended in August but at a slower rate compared to 2.80 per cent in...
Infinitely recyclable without losing the original properties is what makes the metal aluminium popular worldwide across multiple industries. According to AL Circle’s recently released report: “ Global Aluminium Industry: Key Trends to 2030 ”, the world recycled aluminium usage stood at 27.1 million...
Toyota Motor North America and LG Energy Solution have entered into a supply agreement for lithium-ion battery modules which will power Toyota's new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in the United States. Starting from 2025, LG Energy Solution will provide Toyota with 20GWh of high-nickel (nickel,...
Our Place, a mission-driven kitchen brand, has announced the debut of its US Amazon Store, allowing consumers throughout the country to enjoy sustainable home cooking at its finest. The inaugural release of Our Place's multifunctional Always Pan garnered quick acclaim due to its renowned...
The chief executive officer of the Norwegian aluminium giant conveyed to one of the most recognised international news agencies that Hydro anticipates a rapid increase in demand for its low-carbon aluminium in the coming years. Furthermore, Hilde Merete Aasheim, the CEO, noted that US customers are...
Spectro Alloys is backing an investment worth $71 million to incorporate new aluminium recycling equipment in its Rosemount, Minnesota compound. One of the US's largest aluminium recyclers is eager to amplify its ability to sort and melt post-consumer scrap aluminium and cast it into different...
Aluminium USA stands out as the premier exhibition and technical conference dedicated to the aluminium industry. It is an industry event covering the entire value chain from upstream (mining, smelting) via midstream (casting, rolling, and extrusions) to downstream (finishing, fabrication)....
Lumi, an American food and beverage packaging firm, has announced the completion of its initial investment round to pursue its objective to prevent single-use plastic pollution. Various investors participated in this financing round, including Innovent Group, Hydra Group, and Responsibly Fund. The...
