What does the building and construction market mean for aluminium extrusion industry? The answer may depend less on how much the world builds and more on where it builds and what those buildings require. As construction activity picks up across regions, aluminium extrusion is set to follow - but...
The US Department of War has committed USD 750 million to back rare earth supplies from Brazil’s Serra Verde, as Washington moves to build a more secure, China-independent supply chain for critical minerals used in defence, energy, aerospace and advanced manufacturing. The investment will support...
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Alcoa Brasil announced Daniel Santos as the company's new president and vice-president of Operations. The executive will have the challenge of commanding more than 15 thousand employees in the three operating units, located in Juruti (PA), Alumar (MA) and Poços de Caldas (MG), boosting operational...
Nemak S.A.B de C.V, popularly known as Nemak, specialised in developing and manufacturing aluminium components for e-mobility, structure and chassis, has reportedly received Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for its three global production facilities in...
In the integrated tinsel town of global economics, Mexico has emerged as a shimmering thread, weaving its way to prominence on the world stage. With a meteoric rise in recent years, Mexico now stands tall as the 12th largest economy globally, a testament to its resilience and dynamism. At the heart...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has acknowledged Crown Holdings for sustainable beverage cans manufacture at Mexico facilities by granting the Chain of Custody Standard V2 (2022) Certification. Crown's headquarters in Monterrey and facilities, including Crown Ensenada, Crown Guadalajara, Crown...
Hydro Paragominas, a mining enterprise centred on bauxite extraction in Paragominas (PA), marks its 17th anniversary this March with a strong emphasis on innovation and sustainability. Spearheaded by Industrial Director Anderson Martins, the company is renowned for its continual pursuit of...
Total alumina production in the Americas during January 2024 witnessed a downfall month-on-month and year-on-year. According to the International Aluminium Institute data, the output in January 2024 amounted to 1.215 million tonnes, down by 4.1 per cent from 1.267 million tonnes in December 2023...
Vinícola Santa Julia, based in Argentina, has teamed up with the fast-food giant McDonald's to introduce an innovative wine offering in aluminium cans across the country, riding the wave of the beverage market's growing trends. This new offering will be featured as an exclusive combo, a...
According to the US Census Bureau data, the United States alumina imports in the fourth quarter of 2023 amounted to 359,000 tonnes, experiencing a sequential rise of 4.06 per cent. The quarter-on-quarter growth continued from the second quarter of the year when imports grew by 2.79 per cent from...
The President of Guyana, Irfaan Ali, announced on February 19, 2024, that Guyana intends to export its surplus natural gas to Brazil and multiple Caribbean nations, with plans to power an alumina and gold refinery eventually. “Based on pure interest by investors, we are already seeing the second...
Trivium Packaging, a powerhouse in the global metal packaging industry with a valuation of $3.3 billion, was honoured with the prestigious Award of Distinction in Package Innovation within the Technical Design category by PAC Global. The company also received the coveted WorldStar Global Packaging...
Danaos, a Greek-owned company led by John Coustas and renowned for its container ship fleet, has extended its presence in the dry bulk sector by acquiring additional Capesize vessels. The company, which already operates seven such vessels, has purchased two more, built-in 2010 and 2011, for a total...
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...
In pursuit of a more sustainable operational approach, Hydro Alunorte, has recently added ten electric vehicles to its fleet, marking a significant step in its decarbonisation strategy. Setting its sights on an ambitious target, Hydro Alunorte aspires to emerge as a beacon of eco-friendliness,...
In Mexico City, the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship embarks on a dual race - one on the track, featuring fully electric competition, and the other off the track, symbolising Mexico's pursuit of the energy transition. Mexico’s transition to sustainable energy Mexico's dedication to advancing...
Industry expert Anthony Tropeano of TT Consulting Inc. has joined TECHMO CAR as a senior advisor for the US and Mexico markets. Mr. Tropeano has spent over 40 years in the worldwide primary, secondary, and downstream aluminium and metals market. At Italimpianti of America, Inc., he served as...
AB InBev, the foremost brewery globally, and CONMEBOL (Confederación Sudamericana de Fútbol), the governing body for South American football, are set to enhance their collaboration by designating Michelob Ultra as the Official Global Beer Sponsor for Copa América USA 2024™. This extended...
Daniel Wachter is the dynamic CEO of CTI Chromatic Technologies, where he serves as a visionary leader with a passion for shaping strategy and mobilising global teams to achieve optimal business success. With a remarkable track record, Daniel excels in turning around commercial environments,...
In the vibrant city of Barranquilla, Colombia, a monumental tribute to the iconic singer Shakira was unveiled on December 26. This remarkable statue, standing at an impressive 6.5 meters, captures the essence of Shakira's stage presence with arms crossed above her head, executing her famous hip...
