Aluminium extrusion usage in building and construction to grow 1.24% CAGR through 2035, with Americas at 1.15%, Europe at 1.30% & MEA at 2.47%
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...
Korea’s 483kt of Russian aluminium imports hit record high as sanctions risks deepen
South Korea’s Russian aluminium imports reached a record high in 2025, making Russia the country’s largest aluminium supplier for the first time. The sharp increase has strengthened Korea’s dependence on Russian metal even as the US and Europe tighten sanctions against Moscow. The exposure is...
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Malaysia’s bauxite shipment to China inch up despite mining ban
<p>According to a report published by Reuters, Malaysia’s bauxite export is growing in spite of bauxite mining ban in Pahang. Malaysia is exporting bauxite to China’s aluminium industry, the biggest customer of country’s bauxite.</p> <p>Industry figures and analysts project that...
LB Aluminium’s net profit drops 76% for 4QFY17, revenue increases 14%
<p>LB Aluminium Bhd, the largest supplier of aluminium extrusion in Malaysia, announced its net profit and revenue for the fourth quarter ended April 30, 2017 (4QFY17). The company also reported net profit and revenue for the full year<strong>.</strong></p> <p><strong><img style="vertical-align:...
UPDATE: Malaysia extends moratorium on bauxite mining until December 31
<p>The Malaysian government has extended the moratorium on bauxite mining in Pahang for six months more until December 31, which was supposed to expire today.</p> <p>A survey conducted by the Department of Survey and Mapping Malaysia in April found an increase in the bauxite stockpile in the...
AEC comments on Section 232 Investigation on the Effects of Aluminium Import on U.S. National Security
<p>On June 22, the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) testified at the public hearing of the Section 232 Investigation on the Effects of Imports of Aluminum on U.S. National Security. For decades aluminum extrusions have been used in military applications ranging from plated material...
Ecomy asks for independent group to monitor bauxite mining in Malaysia
<p>Ecotourism & Conservation Society of Malaysia (Ecomy) has urged for the assignment of an independent group in order to monitor the bauxite mining in Kuantan, Malaysia. Ecomy is in favour of harmonised bauxite mining in the city with proper considerations of public health and environmental...
Indonesia plans to extend safeguard duty on aluminium-zinc coated steel sheet
<p>The Indonesian government has proposed to extend the safeguard duty on aluminium-zinc coated steel sheet for a further three years, which was set to expire this year. The government apprised the World Trade Organization (WTO) about the extension plan with different tax rates each year,...
UPDATE: Malaysia further extends moratorium on bauxite mining till GE14
<p>The Malaysian government has prolonged the period of moratorium on bauxite mining in Pahang till the 14th General Election (GE14), which was set to expire at the end of this month. Menteri Besar of Pahang, Datuk Seri Adnan Yaakob said they leave the matter to the federal government to make the...
Press Metal expects to boost earnings in FY 2017 on the back of strong aluminium prices
<p>Press Metal Bhd, the largest aluminium smelting firm in Indonesia expects stronger financial performance for the year ending Dec 31, 2017 (FY17) driven by improved aluminium prices and increased output. The group is expecting better growth in its bottom line and top line supported by higher...
Aluminium scrap export by Japan drops in H2 2017, import is on the rise
<p>Japan is a major exporter of aluminium scrap and automotive grade aluminium alloy scrap to the entire of South East Asia. The country shipped <strong>197750</strong> tonnes of aluminium scrap globally in 2016. The total export was valued at <strong>US$349</strong> million. On the other hand the...
Global Aluminum Scrap Recycling Market to See 8% CAGR Growth
<p>The new research report published by Technavio forecasts firm growth prospects to global aluminum scrap recycling market over the next four years. The report predicts compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.59% during 2017 to 2021. The global recycling market of aluminum scrap is predicted to...
Malaysia based construction firm invests RM88mil in aluminium form work system
<p>Kerjaya Prospek Group Bhd, a Malaysia-based company engaged in building construction and supplier and installer of aluminium and glazing works, has spent around RM88mil in industrialised building system (IBS) aluminium form work system for faster construction process. Kerjaya...
China’s aluminium alloy export grows 3.3% YoY in April; imports from UAE grow side by side
<p>China’s aluminium alloy ingot export grew 3.37 per cent to reach 45,117 tonnes in April 2017. According to the import-export data released by China’s General administration of Customs, the cumulative export volume of aluminium alloy ingots from the country stood during January-April...
Press Metal reports jump in Q1 2017 earnings driven by higher output and metal prices
<p>Press Metal Bhd, reported a 57% jump in both revenue and earnings in Q1 2017 driven by higher output coupled with improved metal prices. The company ramped up its aluminium smelting capacity in mid-2016 in order to increase its sales volume.</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img...
Altech appoints SMS group as EPC contractor for Malaysian HPA plant
<p>Altech Chemicals Limited has appointed German engineering firm SMS group GmbH (SMS) as the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contractor for its proposed Malaysian high purity alumina (HPA) plant.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto;...
Ministry of Design constructs robot facility using aluminium tube
<p>Architects Ministry of Design headquartered in Singapore constructed a new robotic facility in order to educate and nurture robotics engineers into automating existing manufacturing industries. Ministry of Design uses aluminium rods and tube lights on the wall and ceiling inside the...
Japan’s aluminium scrap export to S. Korea may slow down on Hyundai procurement probe
<p>Aluminium scrap export from Japan to South Korea declined in March 2017. The South East Asian country has reportedly turned to Zorba scrap and the US twitch as they have been found to be more economical. March 2017 aluminium scrap export from Japan to South Korea stood at 1,764 tonnes, down from...
Vietnamese officials to inspect giant aluminium stockpile linked to Chinese billionaire
<p>According to a Vietnamese media report (VN Express International) a massive aluminium stockpile, believed to have arrived in Vietnam as a way of evading trade restrictions by a Chinese billionaire, would be inspected by ministry officials.</p> <p><img style="vertical-align: middle; display:...
Inta Bina plans to use aluminium formwork system for its housing projects
<p>Inta Bina Group Bhd, a building contractor in Malaysia, has planned to use an aluminium formwork system for its housing projects. This is the company’s strategy in efficiently constructing affordable housing projects. The group thinks the usage of an aluminium formwork system is ideal for...
