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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The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, headquartered Howmet Aerospace Inc. has revealed that its Board of Directors has chosen Gunner Smith, currently holding the position of President - Roofing at Owens Corning, to assume the role of an independent director on the Board, starting from September 29, 2023....
The use of aluminium plates, sheets and bars, also known as flat-rolled products, is widespread. They are used in the food and beverage sector for packaging, cookware, and appliances. The building and housing industries can employ sheets of this metal for siding, roofing, gutters, and other...
The United States aluminium crude metals and alloys exports to Canada increased by 770 tonnes or 14.98 per cent Year-on-Year to officiate at 5,910 tonnes in June 2023 from 5,140 tonnes in June 2022. On a Quarter-on-Quarter scale, there has been a slump of 930 tonnes or 13.6 per cent from 6,840...
Alcoa Corp., the largest producer of aluminium in the United States, has announced the appointment of Andrew Hastings, the former general counsel of Canada's Lundin Mining Corp., as its new Chief Legal Officer. Andrew Hastings decided to join Alcoa after stepping down from his position as the legal...
On Monday, September 11, Novelis Inc., a prominent rolled aluminium manufacturer, stated that it had signed an anchor customer deal with Ball Corporation, guaranteeing to provide aluminium sheets for can manufacturing in North America. A truck transporting aluminium alloy rods from Schwab New...
Array Technologies has restored its ten-year alliance with Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC) with a US$35 million expansion project as the latter has been anointed with the responsibility to materialise one of the biggest aluminium presses in Michigan. Array Technologies is a solar tracker...
The aluminium beverage can have significantly increased in popularity over the last decade, emerging as a prominent characteristic within the beverage industry. While supporters of aluminium point to attributes like sustainability and portability as driving reasons, the can has paired itself well...
Mitsubishi Chemical is showcasing its most recent technological advancement, namely an all-composite enclosure for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, at booth 711 at The Battery Show North America in Novi, MI. The event, organised by Informa Markets - Engineering, the parent company of PlasticsToday,...
Constellium Muscle Shoals has reportedly acquired the Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative for producing aluminium sheets, coils, and alloys in facilities at Muscle Shoals, Alabama, and Bowling Green, Kentucky. Muscle Shoals facility manufactures...
Ball Corporation, the world's leading producer of circular aluminium packaging for global beverage and household brands, announced that Scott C. Morrison, the executive vice president and chief financial officer of the Colorado headquartered company, will seek retirement after more than two decades...
Novelis Inc., a leading producer of rolled aluminium, announced on Monday, September 11, that it signed an anchor customer contract with Ball Corporation, promising to supply aluminium sheets for making cans in North America. With this contract and some others, Novelis' can sheet supply commitment...
The United States aluminium crude metals and alloys imports from Canada in May 2023 was 212,000 tonnes, with the total imported amount from January to May being 1.06 million tonnes. On the other hand, USGS data denotes that the amount of aluminium crude metals and alloys exported to Canada in May...
On Thursday, September 7, the Aluminum Association, the aluminium industry's leading voice in the United States of America, published its monthly Aluminum Situation report, which includes early projections indicating a 4.5 per cent decline in demand for the aluminium industry in North America...
The Minato, Tokyo, headquartered Nikkei MC Aluminium, a prominent manufacturer of secondary aluminium alloys and part of the Nippon Light Metals Group, has announced plans to install a wheel shredder and related facilities at its North American facility, Nikkei MC Aluminium America, located in...
Castool Tooling Systems, part of Exco Technologies and a top tooling provider for extrusion and die-casting companies, has upgraded its capabilities. They added a Nitrex nitrocarburizing system to their facility in New Market, Canada. This expansion involved collaborating with various furnace...
In July 2023, North America contributed 330,000 tonnes to the global primary aluminium production at 5.861 million tonnes, according to the International Aluminium Institute data. On a month-on-month calculation, North America’s primary aluminium output in July stood at 9,000 tonnes or 2.80 per...
US aluminium scrap imports from Canada recovered in May 2023 after a drop in the previous month. According to the US Census Bureau data, the import volume increased 6.99 per cent month-on-month to reach 35,200 tonnes in the said month. In April, the United States aluminium scrap imports from Canada...
Russell Investments Group Ltd. has reportedly increased its stake in Century Aluminum by 33.1 per cent to 130,391, representing about 0.14 per cent of the company's worth. By buying these additional shares, Russell Investments Group shows its confidence in the company's future prospects. Ressell...
