AMAG rolling GmbH is upgrading and modernizing a two-high hot rolling mill and a four-high cold rolling mill at its plant in Ranshofen, Austria. The parts and work for both orders will be supplied by Primetals Technologies. The aim of the work is to improve the reliability and safety of the equipment. AMAG rolling GmbH, part of […]
The European Commission announced aluminum extrusions from China will be subject to registration by national customs authorities as of August 25th, 2020, as part of an ongoing antidumping investigation. On February 14th, the European Commission opened an antidumping investigation into aluminum extrusions originating from China — following a complaint made by European Aluminium. The complaint alleged […]
Logan Aluminum Inc. installed a new heating and homogenizing furnace for aluminum ingots for its aluminum rolling facility in Russellville, Kentucky. The installation allows the company to expand its production of heat treated aluminum ingot for its rolling facility. Established in 1985, Logan Aluminum is currently owned by Novelis and Tri-Arrows Aluminum. With 40+ acres under […]
Gulf Aluminium Rolling Mill (GARMCO) in the Kingdom of Bahrain is initiating a new vision for a sustainable future. The GARMCO Green Initiative provides a tangible template for the company’s new strategic direction. Drawing on years of best practices, the company aims to actively implement eco-friendly processes throughout its value chain and achieve high sustainability standards. As […]
AMAG Austria Metall held a ceremony to open its new new materials research and testing center, the Center for Material Innovation (CMI). The ceremony was kept small in light of the novel coronavirus situation. AMAG’s strategic expansion of its site in Ranshofen, Austria, has been accompanied by a significant rise in production with a corresponding increase […]
ElvalHalcor Hellenic Copper and Aluminium Industry S.A., owned by Viohalco, is expanding its aluminum rolling mill operation in Oinofyta, Greece. The company is investing EUR 150 million in equipment, technology, and infrastructure as part of a five-year plan to more than double its flat rolled aluminum products capacity. This will also support the further modernization of the plant, introduce […]
Novelis Inc. completed its acquisition of Aleris Corporation, a global supplier of rolled aluminum products, for $2.8 billion. The purchase includes 13 plants across North America, Europe, and Asia — expanding Novelis’ flat rolled aluminum capabilities and enabling it to meet increasing customer demand for aluminum. “The Aleris deal marks a major milestone for Novelis, […]
Arconic Corporation, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has began operating as a leader in advanced aluminum sheet, plate, extrusion, and architectural products used in ground transportation, aerospace, industrial, packaging, and commercial building markets. This follows the announcement that Arconic Inc. would separate into two standalone companies — Arconic Corporation and Howmet Aerospace. Arconic Corporation will be led by CEO Tim Myers. “Arconic […]
