It was encouraging to see that decarbonisation efforts across the global aluminium value chain by a number of companies paid off, as the latest available data on industry greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and production for 2022 were released by the International Aluminium Institute (IAI) in late February 2024. According to this data, industry-wide GHG emissions […]
In the world of aluminium extrusion, Alumex PLC shines as a leader in excellence and innovation. With over 30 years of experience, we’ve become Sri Lanka’s top aluminium extrusion manufacturer and earned the trust of global brands worldwide. As we continue our journey towards excellence, Alumex PLC is thrilled to announce our expansion into both […]
The global aluminium industry operates as a vast and intricate ecosystem, where even the smallest regulatory adjustments can set off chain reactions that ripple throughout the entire value chain. Governments hold considerable sway over the industry’s trajectory, from energy policies to trade tariffs. Any such decision made by governments can send shockwaves that reverberate among […]
Aluminium Bahrain BSC (Alba), one of the world’s largest aluminium smelters, recognises the significant role it plays in shaping the environmental and social landscape. Committed to responsible and sustainable business practices, Alba has implemented a comprehensive Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG) roadmap, strengthening its alignment with Bahrain’s ambitious goals and the United Nations Sustainable Development […]
Technological progress related to the production of anode-cutting machines is continuously developing and transforming to support the new energy and environmental challenges that the aluminium industry has been facing in recent years. Cutting slots in the anodes allow the gas produced during the electrolysis process to escape, thus improving the energy efficiency in the primary […]
As a major player in the global aluminium industry, Assan Alüminyum emerges as a leading flat rolled aluminium manufacturer with solid sustainable production practices and continuous growth through green investments. As one of the two largest aluminium foil producers in Europe and a leading flat rolled aluminium producer globally, Assan Alüminyum has a significant presence […]
India’s biggest aluminium manufacturing company and the world’s largest flat-rolled products player and recycler of aluminium, Hindalco Industries, is intensifying its focus on sustainability initiatives. Hindalco Industries aims to attain 30% of its energy mix from renewable sources by 2030, facilitated by the successful completion of phase one of its pumped hydro project. Additionally, the […]
Following the trajectory of most emerging markets, Brazil has driven investments to strengthen its national production seeking the meet of its domestic demand needs. The per capita consumption of aluminium products in Brazil, of 7.5 kg per inhabitant, contrasting with the global average of 22.4 kg/inhabitant, also highlights the universe of opportunities to be explored […]
The chaos brewing in the Red Sea seriously affects the global aluminium market. Militant attacks on ships passing through the Red Sea and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait are throwing off the balance of trade between Europe and Asia. This mess forces ships to ditch the usual Suez Canal route and take the long, pricey route around the […]
Hindalco, a flagship metal company of the Aditya Birla group, is the global leader in aluminium rolling and India’s largest integrated aluminium player. It is a major global aluminium sheet supplier (BIW) to the automobile industry, and its subsidiary Novelis boasts a marquee customer base comprising most auto global OEMs. Today, Hindalco is leading the […]