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UK aluminium expansion: CO Group plans Doncaster facility as retail sales rise 12%
Conservatory Outlet Group, one of the UK’s leading home improvement groups, is set to establish a new aluminium manufacturing facility in Doncaster, marking its first move into in-house aluminium production. The investment will transform a 15,000-square-feet factory into a purpose-built facility equipped with dedicated CNC machines, cutting centres and crimpers. The project is expected to create 20 new jobs and expand the product range available to the group’s home improvement businesses and 30-retailer network. The announcement was made at the group’s annual Gala Dinner in Malaga, attended by nearly 100 guests from its ‘Network’. The event marked the largest gathering in the group’s 20-year history. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions,...
Alupro publishes independent econometric review of the UK PRN market
Alupro has released an in-depth econometric analysis of the PRN market, looking back at data collated over the past 12 years to dig deeper into the fundamental relationship between PRN prices and their resulting impact on recycling tonnages. Amid a complex period of regulatory transformation, the report aims to provide comprehensive, quantitative insight to help guide future policy decisions. Alongside evaluating the performance of the PRN system and drawing unbiased conclusions from independent statistical analysis, the initiative set out to answer three important questions: Whether higher PRN prices actually incentivise higher recycling tonnages Whether PRN prices rationally respond to evidence surpluses and shortfalls Whether domestic reprocessing and export markets respond differently...
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Primetals wins 23-package order from China’s Dingsheng for aluminium foil expansion
London-based Primetals Technologies has won a new order from the Chinese aluminium flat-rolled products (FRPs) and processing items manufacturer Jiangsu Dingsheng New Materials, to supply 23 equipment packages for its aluminium foil mill expansion projects in China. Signed in August 2026, the contract covers Air Bearing ShapeMeters (ABSM), ISV-Electric and ISV-Electric Compact spray bars, and VPT3 position transducers for several locations. The technologies are designed to strengthen strip shape control and process performance, reinforcing Dingsheng’s efforts to expand aluminium foil capacity while maintaining consistent product quality and efficient mill operation. Explore: The most comprehensive and forward-looking industry-focused report – Aluminum Foil Market Report Forecast Till 2035...
Your next job could be on the Isle of Wight as Joedan creates 150 new positions
Joedan is investing more than GBP 4 million (approx USD 5.3 million) in a major expansion of its Isle of Wight operation, a move expected to create up to 150 new jobs, including 30 apprenticeships, as the company strengthens its manufacturing footprint. The expansion will include a new 25,000 sq ft manufacturing extension, additional machinery, warehousing, and a showroom at the company’s site on a 3.5-acre plot in Newport. Planning permission for the new manufacturing facility has already been secured. Investment supports UK manufacturing jobs Joedan founder John Purcaro said the company was prepared to invest at a time when the market remains challenging because of its long-term confidence in the Isle of Wight and the future of UK window and door manufacturing. “Not many businesses of...
529m metal aerosol units sold in UK in 2025 as demand shifts across categories
UK aluminium and metal aerosol packaging sales reached approximately 529 million units in 2025, with strong growth in selected personal care, household and food applications offsetting declines in other categories, down from approximately 567 million units in 2016, according to data from the British Aerosol Manufacturers’ Association (BAMA), based on Euromonitor research. While the overall volume has declined over the decade, the figures point to a more mixed picture for the UK aerosol market. Several applications have recorded significant growth, with BAMA highlighting a positive pattern emerging since 2021 following the downturn during and after the pandemic. “Overall, we see a resilient performance in UK aerosol sales”, said Patrick Heskins, chief executive of BAMA. He noted that...
Elyam Alum highlights growing demand for modern aluminium pergolas and year-round outdoor spaces
Outdoor living is becoming an increasingly important part of residential and commercial design as property owners look for ways to make terraces, gardens, courtyards, rooftops, poolside areas, and hospitality environments more usable throughout the year. Rather than treating exterior areas as seasonal extensions of a property, architects, homeowners, and developers are placing greater emphasis on structures that provide shade, spatial definition, and long-term architectural value. Within this shift, Elyam Alum is highlighting growing demand for modern aluminium pergolas designed to support more consistent outdoor use across changing seasons. The trend reflects a broader reassessment of how exterior spaces contribute to everyday living, guest experience, and property functionality....
ALFED trade committee puts UK aluminium reindustrialisation firmly on the agenda
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has launched a new Reindustrialising UK Aluminium briefing, developed through its Trade Committee, setting out the immediate trade and industrial priorities facing the UK aluminium sector. The briefing comes as aluminium takes on increasing strategic importance within UK Government policy. Aluminium is recognised within the UK’s Critical Minerals framework and as a Growth Mineral, reflecting its importance to future UK manufacturing and economic growth. Government’s Critical Minerals Strategy describes critical minerals as foundational inputs to the Industrial Strategy’s growth-driving sectors. ALFED’s latest economic modelling estimates that the UK aluminium industry supports a wider economic footprint of £8.18 billion (USD 11.03 billion) in GVA and...
AL Circle Analysis: Import rise meets demand growth on aluminium extrusion chessboard
Aluminium’s downstream trade network is getting more fragmented as import dependence, changing end-use demand and trade-policy interventions reshape regional markets. From North America and Europe to Asia-Pacific, the aluminium industry is navigating a market where access to supply, competitive pricing, origin and industrial demand are gaining equal traction as overall consumption growth. These developments offer a glimpse into how geopolitical and trade networks could influence aluminium’s downstream expansion. North America: Import flows shift as downstream demand stays strong The North American market provides the clearest starting point for understanding the changing aluminium trade network. US imports of semi-fabricated aluminium products reached 423,000 tonnes in Q1 2026, up 30.56...
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