Arconic signed a two-year joint development agreement (JDA) with Lockheed Martin with the aim of realizing next-generation advanced materials and manufacturing processes. Together, the companies will develop customized lightweight material systems and advanced manufacturing processes, such as metal 3D printing, to advance current and next-generation aerospace and defense solutions — including new structures and systems not currently in […]
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Harsco Corporation acquired ALTEK Group on a debt and cash free basis for a purchase price of £45 million (approximately $60 million). The acquisition includes an additional future contingent consideration subject to the future financial performance of ALTEK over the next four years, consistent with its growth and revenue. The cost-efficient recovery of metal and […]
Researchers at Purdue University developed a high-strength aluminum alloy and coatings. Xinghang Zhang, a professor in Purdue’s School of Materials Engineering who led the team of researchers, noted that there is increasing demand for such materials because of their advantages for automakers and aerospace industries. “We have created a very durable and lightweight aluminum alloy that is […]
Gränges plans to restart production at its Newport, Arkansas facility, following US$26 million in investments to upgrade existing foil rolling mills and equipment. The facility focuses on light gauge aluminum foil for various consumer applications. The short term capacity in Newport will be 20,000 tonnes annually, which the company expects to increase over the coming years. “This is […]
Northern Indiana Anodize (NIA), a startup aluminum anodizing company, plans to invest $6.9 million in its first location in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The planned 47,000 sq ft facility will use 32 ft tanks to accommodate aluminum parts up to 30 ft in length. NIA plans to serve the automotive, construction, boating, and industrial markets in the […]
Mecfor, a manufacturer of mobile and stationary equipment for aluminum, mining, and other industries, received a major investment from SeaFort Capital, it’s new Canadian partner. Based in Quebec, the company started off in 1997 as a regional solution provider and has grown to become a global supplier. This transaction enables Mecfor to become independent from Groupe Ceger and provides […]
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) has updated the Aluminum Extrusion Manual — one of the most important and popular resources on the AEC website. The manual is designed to be a resource for designers and engineers to learn more about the aluminum extrusion process; discover how to optimize profile designs; and find technical information on alloys, finishes, […]
By Alton Tabereaux, Contributing Editor. Production by Country As prices generally increased throughout 2017, world primary aluminum production increased 3.4% compared with the previous year (Table I). China is the world’s largest producer of electrolytic aluminum, making up over half of the global output. The terminal consumption of electrolytic aluminum in China is mainly concentrated in […]
