The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) , through its Aluminum Extrusions Fair Trade Committee (AEFTC), filed a new circumvention petition against China Zhongwang Holdings Limited and its extensive network of affiliates with the Department of Commerce (DOC). The petition asks the Department to find that Chinese aluminum extrusions produced by Zhongwang that are converted in Vietnam before being […]
The 11th Aluminium Two Thousand World Congress, organized by Interall in collaboration with the Department of Industrial Engineering – University of Bologna, will take place on April 9-13, 2019 in in Treviso, Italy. The event will bring together the aluminum industry specialists from around the world together in a single venue, creating a unique opportunity for industry […]
By Goran Djukanovic, Aluminum Market Analyst & Consultant. Alro S.A., located in Slatina, Romania, is largest aluminum smelter in South Eastern Europe and among the largest integrated aluminum producers in Europe. Alro is able to maintain this leading position in the industry with its vertically integrated production capacity, access to competitively priced raw materials, and continuous […]
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The aluminum industry in 2017, according to the Aluminum Statistical Review, showed seven years of consecutive demand growth in 2016. This growing demand, which is expected to continue, has resulted in the completion and start up of significant investments throughout the past year. Light Metal Age has served its readers by providing up-to-date news on these developments, […]
The 6th Australasian Aluminium Extrusion Conference (AAEC) will be held September 10-12, 2018 in Melbourne, Australia, under the theme “Creating a Competitive Advantage.” At the event, recognized world experts will be addressing technical and commercial areas vital to the aluminum extrusion industry, including primary and recycled aluminum. In addition, suppliers will be showcasing their latest technology and innovations with […]
The Aluminum Association released the latest metric version of its longest-running and most popular publication, Aluminum Standards and Data Metric (SI) 2017. The Association released its U.S. Customary Edition earlier in the year, which was reviewed by Light Metal Age. Aluminum Standards and Data is an indispensable book for anyone who works with aluminum, as it […]
Constellium N.V. signed a contract with Audi to supply aluminium automotive body sheet, as well as structural components for the new Audi A7 Sportback — extending the two companies long term partnership. The company will be the primary supplier of automotive body sheet for the A7, which embodies Audi’s new design language with particularly dynamic lines and a […]
The Aluminum Association just released the 2017 Molten Metal Incident Report covering calendar year 2016. The report highlights the predominant hazards that result in explosions during molten aluminum management worldwide, incorporating roughly 300 aluminum plants in 20 countries. Though not a statistical representation of the industry due to the fact that incidents are voluntarily reported, […]
