Metlen plans to invest nearly €25 million in EP.AL.ME., its aluminum recycling and billet manufacturing facility in Piraeus, Greece. The strategic investment will expand the use of recycled aluminum and further strengthen its role in the European aluminum industry. The project will include the installation of modern, highly automated sorting, processing and melting equipment, providing the […]
Crown Holdings, Inc., a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products, broke ground on its first beverage can manufacturing facility in India, one of the world’s fastest-growing beverage markets. The investment reinforces the company’s commitment to serving customers in high-growth markets. “This investment reflects Crown’s confidence in the future of the Indian beverage market, and […]
Hydro and CHANEL Fragrance and Beauty signed a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of low-carbon aluminum for the beauty and fragrance industry. The agreement sets out a shared roadmap between 2026 and 2030 to develop low-carbon aluminum for fragrance, makeup, and skincare packaging. “Our most ambitious customers often drive innovation by setting clear and […]
By Martin Hartlieb, Viami International Inc. After a first article on the European Union’s (EU’s) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) one year ago (published in the October 2025 issue of LMA, during the mechanism’s transitional phase), CBAM has now been active in its “definitive regime” in the EU since January 1, 2026.1 A year later, […]
Novelis Inc. plans to expand its advanced coated aluminum solutions portfolio for battery and energy storage applications. Through this expanded portfolio, the company will combine high-performance automotive-grade aluminum sheet with proven surface technologies to help manufacturers improve production efficiency, enhance component durability, and tailor material properties to the requirements of electric mobility and stationary energy […]
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) completed the acquisition of an 80% stake in Eco Green, an Italian aluminum recycling company. The transaction has now cleared all required regulatory approvals and closing conditions. “Eco Green makes EGA an even better partner for Europe’s green future and further expands our growing global aluminum recycling business,” said Abdulnasser Bin […]
The Fourteenth International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar & Exposition (ET ’27) will take place April 26–30, 2027, at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, FL. Presented by the Aluminum Extruders Council, ET is the only major international event devoted exclusively to aluminum extrusion technology. Although the seminar and exposition are often recognized for its […]
Oklahoma Primary Aluminum, the joint venture between Century Aluminum and Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), released a new study highlighting the potential economic impact of its planned aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma. These impacts include thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in economic activity. “Oklahoma Primary Aluminum is a transformative, multi-generational economic opportunity not just […]
