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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AML3D Limited, with a head office in Edinburgh, Australia, has secured an AUS$2.02 million contract to produce replacement metal components for US Navy submarines using its Additive Manufacturing technology. These components would be made of standardised nickel-aluminium-bronze (NAB) alloy by...
Pittsburgh-based Arconic Corporation, a prominent supplier of aluminium sheets, plates and extrusions, announced the completion of its US$5.2 billion acquisition by Apollo Funds and Irenic Capital Management. Under the transaction terms, Apollo Funds and Irenic paid $30 per share for all...
The U.S. government has proposed a $7 billion (for starters) investment for a much-needed advancement in clean hydrogen generation, which can be made possible with GH Power's groundbreaking technology that uses recycled aluminium and water to produce pure hydrogen. The hydrogen generated by the...
The leading industrial furnace and oven manufacturer, SINC Thermal, announced that it had signed an exclusive license agreement with Japan's Nippon Crucible Co. to manufacture their Shaft-Melter range of furnaces in the US market. Masato Masuda, the Executive Officer and General Manager of...
The downstream aluminium sector witnessed various events in the week started from August 21, 2023. The global aluminium foil market is expected to grow from $26.3B in 2022 to $42.3B in 2032 due to its effective packaging properties. The US witnessed a continuous rise in aluminium imports, reaching...
The United States aluminium crude metals and alloys imports totalled 407,000 tonnes in May 2023 after escalating by 32,000 tonnes or 8.53 per cent from 375,000 tonnes in April. The import volume in the earlier month (March 2023) stood at 316,000 tonnes, meaning the US imports grew by 18.67 per cent...
When it comes to automobiles, aluminium has a league of its own. Arcelor Mittal, a global steel company, has received a Fuso Canter 7C18 to deliver steel plates across North England from its Birkenhead location. The Fuso Canter, with its aluminium foundation platform, is an excellent match for the...
TricorBraun is ready to take over the existing operations of aluminium cans packaging supplier CanSource for an unquoted amount of money. CanSource was established in 2011 with the sole intention of manufacturing shrink-sleeved, brite and printed cans for both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks...
Superior Aluminum Products recently held an eye-catching ceremony for the expansion of its facility in Russia, a small village in Ohio. The company very interestingly converts end-of-use aluminium into aluminium extruded products. The expansion will add 50,000 square feet of space for manufacturing...
Liberty Coca-Cola Beverages, a local company that bottles Coca-Cola products ranging from Diet Coke and Sprite to Powerade and Monster Energy, has eliminated plastic rings from aluminium can multipacks. Coca-Cola bottlers in Europe have previously adopted Graphic Packaging International's KeepClip...
In a concerted effort to promote eco-friendliness and sustainability, the Austin Convention Center has partnered with Boomerang to introduce its state-of-the-art, eco-friendly bottling system to the center. Situated at the very core of the lively and bustling city of Austin, Texas, the Austin...
In May 2023, the United States exported 72,300 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars compared to 66,500 tonnes in April 2023 and 40,700 tonnes in May 2022, found the US Census Bureau data. That reflected a month-on-month rise of 5,800 tonnes or 8.72 per cent and a year-on-year hike of 31,600...
TricorBraun, a leading global packaging company, has released its first-ever Sustainability Report. The report outlines the company's progress in achieving its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) goals. TricorBraun's President and CEO, Court Carruthers, expressed satisfaction in presenting...
Recently, the United States and Mexico successfully resolved a worker rights probe conducted at a Draxton auto parts plant in central Mexico. This marks a significant development as the latest labour complaint to be closed under a regional trade deal between the two nations. In May 2023, the U.S....
On Thursday, July 27, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Real Alloy, the global market leader in third-party aluminium recycling and specification alloy production, was accredited with the ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) certification for the recycling of aluminium scrap and...
Coors Light, known for its sustainable packaging promoting aluminium and other recyclable materials, has recently launched its new packaging line for the upcoming Leagues Cup, a competition between teams from North America and Mexico. With a new web campaign and themed aluminium packaging, the beer...
Alcoa Corporation today announced that it has named Renato Bacchi as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, effective August 1, 2023. The company’s current Chief Commercial Officer, Kelly Thomas, will leave to pursue a career opportunity outside of Alcoa. Bacchi will lead the...
The global mining and metal giant Rio Tinto and the Giampaolo Group, founded over 50 years ago in Toronto, Ontario, with a distinct focus on the recycling industry, have agreed to form a joint venture to manufacture and market recycled aluminium products. The transaction reflects the joint venture...
