Hydro held a ground breaking ceremony on October 27, marking the start of construction of a new 5,900 tonne indirect extrusion press line at Cressona, Pennsylvania. The US$53.5 million investment will modernize production capabilities of the plant, as well as strengthening Hydro’s North American manufacturing footprint. “We are extremely proud of this new equipment and […]
KPS Capital Partners, LP signed a definitive agreement to sell its portfolio company Metra to Grupa Kęty S.A., a Polish aluminum extrusion and architectural systems group, for €645 million. “Our partnership with KPS was exceptional,” said Enrico Zampedri, chief executive officer of Metra. “KPS recognized the underlying potential of Metra and actively supported the entire […]
Taber Extrusions, LLC completed the installation and startup of its new 16 inch, 10,000 ton press, which expands the company’s capabilities in the production of large, complex profiles for the defense and aerospace sectors (Figure 1). Capable of producing both hard and soft alloys, the new press enables the company to meet demand for wide […]
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 […]
The Rick Merluzzi Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition strives to challenge and empower the next generation of designers to think about how aluminum extrusions can shape a better, more sustainable world. The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) and its educational and research organization, the ET Foundation, are inviting designers and engineers from around the world to share […]
By Duncan Crowdis, Alexandria Industries and the Aluminum Extruders Council’s Workforce Development Apprenticeship Initiative. The shortage of talent and skills in the North American manufacturing sector is not new. The challenge has been growing and is well documented. According to research by both The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, out of a forecasted need for 3.8 […]
Constellium signed a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with the community of Gottmadingen, Germany. This agreement will provide locally produced solar electricity for its extrusion and automotive structures plants in Gottmadingen and Singen. “This initiative is an important step in our efforts to reduce our environmental footprint, strengthen the energy resilience of our operations, […]
Zahit Aluminium commissioned and achieved successful operation of a new 12‑inch, 47‑MN extrusion press at its plant in Andana, Turkey. After several months of production, the installation is demonstrating stable performance and reliability in the manufacture of aluminum profiles for structural, architectural, framing, and photovoltaic applications. Supplied by Danieli Breda in Italy, the press features […]
