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Chinese aluminium giant eyes $2b Egypt complex, targeting 3,000 jobs and clean-energy manufacturing
A leading Chinese aluminium manufacturing group is considering a USD 2 billion investment in Egypt that could create more than 3,000 jobs and support the development of a clean-energy-based industrial complex in the Suez Canal Economic Zone. The proposed project was discussed by Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Eissa and a senior delegation from the Chinese aluminium group, as Egypt seeks to attract investment that can strengthen its industrial and manufacturing base. The planned complex is expected to rely on clean energy sources, aligning with the growing focus on more sustainable manufacturing. Egyptian authorities also highlighted the project's potential to bring modern technologies and expertise into the country. Join the webinar by Alberto Monje Gama to...
Sterling & Wilson Renewable hits record $1.35bn UOV as aluminium demand in solar rises
Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy Ltd (SWREL) has reported its highest-ever Unexecuted Order Value (UOV) since the pandemic, closing the first quarter (Q1) of FY27 with an order pipeline of nearly INR 130 billion (USD 1.35 billion) . The milestone was supported by strong domestic EPC activity and a landmark international solar project in Egypt, highlighting continued growth in renewable infrastructure and the increasing use of aluminium-inclusive products like solar module frames, mounting structures, cable systems, battery enclosures and other EPC applications. The company also posted a 36 per cent year-on-year increase in profit after tax (PAT) during the quarter, while revenue from its operation and maintenance (O&M) business rose 40 per cent, indicating the expansion of its managed...
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Aluminum Association calls for comprehensive strategy to strengthen US aluminium supply chain
The Aluminum Association has urged US policymakers to adopt an "all-of-the-above" strategy to strengthen the country's aluminium supply chain, arguing that expanding both primary and secondary aluminium production is essential to meeting rising demand across transportation, packaging, defence, energy and advanced manufacturing. According to the association, discussions often present primary and secondary aluminium as competing options, whereas both are complementary and necessary for a resilient domestic industry. Charles Johnson, President and CEO of the Aluminum Association, said growing production of both materials will be critical if the United States aims to strengthen its manufacturing base. The association noted that aluminium is one of the few materials designated as a critical...
Egyptalum pursues a $100m denominated loan for its first aluminium foil plant
Egypt Aluminium Company (Egyptalum) is said to be looking for a USD 100 million loan to help fund the development of Egypt's first aluminium foil plant, which is deemed to play an important part in Egypt's strategy to strengthen its downstream aluminium industry, thereby decreasing the need for imports. According to a report by a renowned news media, the financing will be arranged through a consortium of Egyptian and Gulf-based banks. The National Bank of Egypt is leading the process and managing the dollar-denominated loan, with the final financing agreement expected to be signed during the fourth quarter of 2026. The report cited unnamed sources familiar with the matter. The initial step of the project will require about USD 90 million in investment and will produce 25,000 tonnes of...
Arab Aluminum swings to profit in Q1 2026 as sales rise 8%
Arab Aluminum Company reported net profit after tax of EGP 2.243 million (USD 45,300) in the first quarter of 2026, compared with a net loss of EGP 6.003 million (USD 121,200) during the same period last year. The company’s sales increased 8 per cent year-on-year to EGP 137.906 million (USD 2.79 million) in Q1 2026, up from EGP 127.162 million (USD 2.57 million) a year earlier. Arab Aluminum operates across several aluminium processing segments, including billet casting, extrusion, alloy production, anodizing and aluminium painting. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report - Global Bauxite & Alumina Market Forecast to 2036: Supply–Demand, Trade Flows & Price Outlook Its product portfolio mainly serves the construction and building industries and includes...
Gulf Extrusions sees demand for aluminium products rising in Egypt
The United Arab Emirates's Gulf Extrusions, one of the largest aluminium product makers in the Gulf, said on Wednesday it would set up a commercial office in Egypt before the end of the year to take advantage of a growing market boosted by housing sector demand. The firm, part of the Al Ghurair Group, said it could see the market for extruded aluminium products in Egypt rising from 85,000 tonnes a year to around 300,000 tonnes in coming years, largely because of the need to build one million housing units a year there until 2020. "There will be a big leap and it will drive the demand for extruded aluminium products in the region as well," general manager Modar al-Mekdad told Reuters on the sidelines of the CRU Aluminium Conference in Dubai. "We already sell our products there through our...
Rexam issues its Q1 trading update
Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, is today issuing the following trading update for the period from 1 January 2015. Results for the Group are in line with our plans. Overall global beverage can volumes were up 5% (3.5% excluding the acquisition of UAC) in the first quarter. Volumes in Europe were strong driven by good growth in energy drinks and growth in Russia, UK, Germany and Italy. There were robust performances in India and Egypt, offset by softness in the Middle East. In North America, standard volumes were down in line with the market while specialty volumes continued to grow driven by energy drinks. Volumes in South America, after a strong start to the year, slowed down towards the end of the quarter, as expected, with continued growth in specialty cans outweighed by...
AUC Professor researches using carbon nanotubes to strengthen aluminium
As aluminium becomes more popular in industries like aviation and automotive, Amal Esawi, a professor of mechanical engineering at the American University in Cairo (AUC) is researching ways to make aluminium stronger using carbon nanotubes, retaining its lightweight. Esawi has already won the prestigious Egyptian State Encouragement Award and AUC 's Excellence in Research and Creative Endeavors Award for her work in aluminium-carbon nanotube composites. Now she is trying to find an alternative to alloying which is costly, instead she plans to us nano-sized rolls of interconnected carbon atoms shaped like tiny cylindrical chain-linked fences. The cost of the nanotubes are reducing every year and since you need fewer of them to add strength that you minimize the waste materials at the same...
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