Keymark Corporation is the first Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) member company to complete and publish an environmental product declaration (EPD) using the AEC’s new EPD/Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) Generator Tool. The EPD/PCF Generator Tool is a member resource that was developed by SCS Global Services for the AEC Sustainability Team. Traditionally, an aluminum extruder facing customer […]
Gemini Group expanded capacity and scale of the press tooling capabilities at its Consolidated Tool facility in Muscle Shoals, AL. The new equipment allows the operation to offer full-scope services to extruders of aluminum. copper, and brass, ranging from design and engineering to machining, validation, and refurbishment of large containers and press tooling components. This […]
The North American aluminum industry has faced uncertainty in recent years amid challenging market conditions and shifts in international trade. However, as Jason Weber (pictured), president of the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), indicates in this interview, the aluminum extrusion industry remains resilient, finding ways to innovate and ensure stable billet supply. Prior to becoming the […]
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Cover Richard Whitten at Consolidated Tool is seen operating the new Sunnen Hone on the plant’s custom container lift table, where he is precision finishing the inside diameter of an aluminum extrusion container liner. Gemini Group recently expanded its Consolidated Tool operation to enable full-scope services for large extrusion tooling. See article on page 22. […]
Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) acquired a stake in Aluminij Industries, marking another strategic milestone in its growth and sustainability strategy. The partnership brings together two strong industrial companies that want to jointly shape the future of sustainable aluminum production in Europe, with a clear focus on innovation, the circular economy, and long-term industrial development. “Especially […]
By Kevin Widlic, Editor. Hydro Extrusions just inaugurated a new 12 inch, 60 MN press at its aluminum extrusion plant in Tønder, Denmark. The official opening was held in September 2025, serving as the centerpiece of the plant’s 50th anniversary celebrations. The event included weekend ceremonies together with customers and suppliers and with past and […]
Kautec Solutions has announced a strategic alliance with Dunaway to significantly strengthen its presence and service capabilities in the North American aluminum extrusion market. This collaboration marks an important milestone in Kautec’s growth strategy in the U.S. and reinforces its long-term commitment to the region. Through this partnership, Kautec expands its local operational capabilities by […]
AKFA Aluminum Solutions U.S. LLC, a division of the Uzbekistan-based AKFA Group, plans to build a new aluminum extrusion plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. In addition to being AKFA’s first U.S. operation, this also makes them the first Uzbek company to establish a manufacturing operation in the U.S. This is in line with the company’s […]
Momentum Manufacturing Group – Engineered Extrusions completed the second phase of strategic growth at its aluminum extrusion facility in Franklin, NH. The company has invested over $30 million to grow its extrusion operation and improve operational efficiency through increased automation. With the completion of its phase two project, the company has added new automated aging […]
