Tag: Aluminium

Capral Aluminium, Australia’s largest manufacturer and distributor of aluminium products, has announced a strategic partnership with Alumex PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading aluminium manufacturer. 

Westlab, an Australian manufacturer of laboratory and industrial workspace solutions, has advanced its sustainability commitment by transitioning to Capral’s LocAl lower-carbon aluminium.

Alcoa Corporation has reported significant financial improvements for the fourth quarter and full year 2024, driven by strong alumina and aluminum pricing and operational advancements. 

The Australian Workers' Union (AWU) has expressed strong support for the federal government’s $2 billion investment in production credits designed to foster the growth of a green aluminium sector, which the union views as a critical step in ensuring Australia remains at the forefront of the global aluminium market.

The Australian Aluminium Council has praised the Australian Government’s announcement of a production credit for the aluminium smelting sector, a key component of the Future Made in Australia plan, calling it a significant step towards ensuring a sustainable future for the nation's aluminium industry.

A $2 billion commitment to cleaner aluminium production in Australia is being hailed as a significant vote of confidence in the future of the sector, according to Innes Willox, Chief Executive of the Australian Industry Group. 

The Australian government has announced a $2 billion investment in the aluminium industry, aiming to strengthen local manufacturing and create new jobs across regional and suburban areas.

For over three decades, Austal has been a leader in Australian shipbuilding, transforming from a small fishing vessel manufacturer into a global force in lightweight, high-performance ship design. 

In a major move for the Australian aluminium industry, the Australian Aluminium Council (AAC) has revealed the integration of the Australian Aluminium Extrusion Association (AAEA) into its membership and organisational framework.

The Economic Contribution of the Vertically Integrated Australian Aluminium Industry report, commissioned by the Australian Aluminium Council, has outlined how the sector—one of the few globally with a complete mine-to-market supply chain—generates more than AUD 18 billion annually and provides over 20,700 direct and 55,000 indirect jobs.