The Australian Aluminium Council will integrate the Australian Aluminium Extrusion Association (AAEA) into its membership and organizational structure. This integration marks a strategic consolidation, providing a unified, independent advocacy voice for the entire aluminum sector in Australia. “The Council represents the industry from mine to market — and now with an even stronger focus on […]
Aluminum is utilized in a variety of marine applications due to its combination of light weight and high corrosion resistance. This value was demonstrated when the Legendary Marina & Yacht Club launched a new marina in early 2024, with a floating and fixed dock system comprised of aluminum extrusions in Gulf Shores, AL. Utilizing the […]
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) is launching a new industry-specific Apprenticeship Program, which aims to provide addition opportunities for AEC members to educate their employees. Phase I of AEC Apprenticeship Program initiative was rolled out in 2023 and is designed to help members recruit, hire, and train Industrial Maintenance Technician apprentices in a two-year program […]
The following statement was issued by the U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition (USAEC) and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW) about the negative decision by the International Trade Commission on October 30, 2024: “The U.S. Aluminum Extruders Coalition (USAEC) and the USW are surprised and […]
Hydro renewed its partnership with Vaan Yachts BV, a Dutch yacht builder. Building on their collaboration over the past five years, the two companies signed a letter of intent to develop high-recycled-content sheet material for Vaan’s premium catamarans. The aim of this agreement is to chart a new course for circularity in the yachting business. […]
By Rose Eaton, Associate Publisher. Architectural & Metal Systems (AMS) based in Little Island, Cork, Ireland, is the country’s sole producer of aluminum façade systems and bespoke extrusions for a variety of end users (Figure 1). Ireland is AMS’s biggest market, however, the company and their customers collectively ship fully finished aluminum extrusion profiles and […]
Hydro started up the operation of its new aluminum recycling plant in Szekesfehervar, Hungary. The plant will process recycling scrap into advanced alloys for extrusions, mainly serving the automotive market. In addition, it will provide automotive customers with a closed-loop recycling system, taking back both both production scrap and post-consumer scrap to be made into […]
ALUMINIUM 2024, taking place October 8-10 in Düsseldorf, Germany, promises to be a showcase of cutting-edge innovations, insightful discussions, and invaluable networking opportunities. Set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving market, this year’s exhibition will bring together industry leaders, experts, and enthusiasts to explore the latest advancements in aluminum technology, sustainability practices, and product […]
Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) inaugurated its new P61 extrusion press line and logistics center at its headquarters in Ranshofen, Austria, on June 12, 2024. The company welcomed guests from the local government and businesses to the event, which not only celebrated the opening of the new press line, but also recognized the completion of an […]
