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Monthly Archives: October 2025

Downstream Aluminium

Mapping the aluminium coil (hot rolled) market: Global trends and strategic insights

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In the ever-evolving world of materials engineering, hot-rolled aluminium coils are emerging as one of the most dynamic and strategically important products driving industrial growth worldwide. As industries, from automotive to infrastructure, accelerate their shift toward sustainable, lightweight and high-strength materials, hot-rolled aluminium is no longer just a supporting player; it’s a lead performer in […]


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Downstream Aluminium

North America’s aluminium canstock market: What’s the spark behind the can revolution

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The North American aluminium canstock market is popping open to exciting new opportunities and the numbers tell the story. According to recent market data analysis, canstock consumption has surged from 1.5 million tonnes in 2020 to an estimated nearly 2 million tonnes in 2025, with forecasts predicting it will soar to more than 2.40 million […]


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Recycled Aluminium

Case Study: AI-powered robots revolutionising aluminium recycling

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In the evolving landscape of recycling, aluminium stands out as a material with immense potential. Its ability to be recycled infinitely without degrading quality makes it a valuable resource in the circular economy.  However, the efficiency of aluminium recycling hinges on the precision of sorting processes. Enter AI-powered robots, transforming how Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs) […]


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Downstream Aluminium

Europe aluminium foil market: Trends, segmentation, and outlook

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The European aluminium foil market continues to evolve, driven by a blend of consumer demand, industrial growth, and sustainability initiatives. The region accounts for a significant share of the global aluminium foil market and steady growth is expected over the next decade. Key drivers and challenges in the European market The European aluminium foil industry […]


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Sustainibility

Counting carbon: Why aluminium faces the hardest test under CBAM

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In my previous article, I explained how the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is changing global trade for aluminium. Let’s now look at why aluminium will face one of the toughest tests and what exporters actually need to measure. Aluminium is a power-hungry metal. Nearly two-thirds of its total carbon footprint comes from […]


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Recycled Aluminium

Recovery of alloying elements from scrap along with aluminium recycling

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Introduction Three important issues will be on the agenda of the aluminium industry today and in the coming period: flexibility, independence and sustainability. However, in order to follow this agenda, especially sustainability, or to achieve the goals on this agenda set for us, we need more metallic materials, especially aluminium. It is possible to define […]


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Supplemental

What impact has international trade had on producers’ long-term growth and innovation?

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When a company starts selling beyond its borders, everything changes. Not just sales numbers, the way people think inside the company shifts too. At first, it feels exciting. New countries, new customers, new possibilities. But after a while, you realise trade isn’t just about finding buyers. It’s about seeing yourself through other people’s eyes. Every […]


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Recycled Aluminium

The tariff paradox: Reindustrialising America from the outside in

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The recent history of aluminium in the United States reads like an industrial paradox with a hint of irony. Tariffs on aluminium and other strategic metals were meant to protect the domestic industry and reindustrialise the country. The logic was sound: build a wall around the market, make foreign imports more expensive and give American […]


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Aluminium

AL Pedia: Your A-Z Guide to the World of ALuminium

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Updated on 21 October 2025 Aluminium is everywhere, from the bauxite mines to the sleek products we use daily. But how well do we understand the journey of this versatile metal? That’s where AL Pedia, a knowledge hub under AL Learn, comes in. Through AL Pedia, we’re building an easy-to-follow A-Z encyclopedia of aluminium, covering […]


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End User

AL in ALL #5: Away’s Aluminium Edge – Innovation meets elegance in travel

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In the realm of premium travel gear, Away’s Aluminium Edge collection stands out as a testament to innovation and sophistication. This hybrid luggage series seamlessly integrates the robust durability of aluminium with the lightweight resilience of polycarbonate, catering to the discerning needs of modern travellers. Design excellence The Aluminium Edge collection is a harmonious blend […]


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