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...
Grow with
AL Circle
Alubar, a prominent maker of aluminium electrical cables in Latin America, was honoured with the Supply+ Award in the Excellence in Performance category at an event held in Rio de Janeiro in November. The inaugural edition of the award, organised by Transmissora Aliança de Energia Elétrica SA...
Cerveja Cacildis, from Grupo Petrópolis, marks its tenth anniversary with a festival honouring its musical roots. The cans, named Cacildis Instrumentos Musicais, were created by the producer Conteúdo Urbano. These instruments were created by converting ordinary aluminium cans into high-quality...
Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio (CBA), the largest aluminium producer in Brazil with a total production capacity of around 480,000 tonnes, announced its third-quarter results of 2023, ended September 30, reporting a 13 per cent growth in sales volume to 119,000 tonnes. The company’s primary...
Melitta, a German company known for selling coffee, paper coffee filters, and coffee makers, has recently introduced aluminium coffee capsules to the Brazilian market. These coffee capsules are compatible with the Nespresso machines and come in 4 diverse intensities and flavours throughout its five...
Mexico is one of the 15 countries against whom the United States has initiated the anti-dumping investigation for exporting extruded aluminium products. On October 25, the US Department of Commerce named 14 Mexican companies when initiated the investigation. Mexico is one of the major exporters of...
In an ever-evolving world where innovation and sustainability go hand in hand, one industry stands out for its remarkable contributions – the aluminium industry. We are glad to announce the launch of our latest edition, a dedicated publication that aims to be your guiding light in the vast realm of...
Suriname's government has announced its intention to seek potential investors to develop bauxite projects in the Bakhuis area in the western part of the country. This move comes after several unsuccessful attempts dating back to the 1970s to initiate such projects in Suriname. The government cited...
The Americas plays a significant role in global aluminium production; in 2022, it contributed 5 million tonnes. The region is home to three of the largest primary aluminium producers worldwide, where Canada ranks fourth, the USA ninth, and Brazil fifteenth. The Americas is also home to the fifth...
AL Circle: What are some recent initiatives and projects ABAL has been working on to promote the sustainable growth of the aluminium industry in Brazil and the Americas? Janaina: ABAL has been engaged in a series of discussions aiming to improve regulatory frameworks to enable the creation of a...
AL Circle: How prompt is the American market in incorporating the latest technologies in the domestic aluminium industry? What is the current market size of aluminium technologies in the Americas? EPIQ: Incorporating the latest technologies to reduce energy consumption and achieve carbon neutrality...
Minalba Brasil, a beverage company of the Edson Queiroz Group (GEQ), launches its much-awaited aluminium canned mineral water with Braille lettering on the top, making it the first widely distributed beverage manufacturer to have Braille printed on its cans. The Braille text will be included on the...
In a ground-breaking development poised to redefine the maritime industry, a remarkable battery-powered Buquebus ferry is taking shape in Tasmania. Picture: Incat Tasmania The 130-meter-long vessel is projected to carry 2,100 passengers and 226 cars, operating on routes connecting Argentina and...
Aluminium is no longer a cold material, thanks to the innovative use of metal chains by Kriskadecor. The brand has been transforming the interiors of public and residential buildings by using its versatile aluminium chains to create welcoming and relaxing spaces. From bars to co-housing,...
The aluminium end-user sector has seen significant developments this week, with SIG, a Swiss company specializing in aseptic packaging, investing €8.4 million to expand its carton packaging facility in Campo Largo, Brazil. The latest expansion will increase the facility's annual production capacity...
Fanta, in partnership with Ball Corporation, has recently launched a delectable mystery-flavoured aluminium canned beverage and a 5D sipping experience to enhance the ambience of the Halloween season. The innovative can technology offers an enhanced flavour profile that becomes more pronounced as...
The Swiss multinational company SIG, specializing in aseptic packaging systems and solutions, has unveiled plans to invest €8.4 million (R$49 million) in the expansion of its carton packaging facility located in the city of Campo Largo within the Metropolitan Region of Curitiba. Aseptic carton...
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...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has certified Crown Holdings, Inc. against Performance Standard V2 (2017) for producing aluminium can bodies at Crown Colombiana S.A. production facilities in Tocancipá, Colombia. This is the first facility in Colombia to receive ASI certification. Earlier, Crown’s...
