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New MD at Aumund

21/03/2018
On 1st March 2018 Reiner Furthmann took on the position of Managing Director Technology at AUMUND Fördertechnik GmbH in Rheinberg, Germany.  His main responsibilities are Research & Development, Design & Engineering, Quality Assurance, Production, Materials Management / Purchasing. Reiner Furthmann has been developing his career with AUMUND since joining in 1984, and he has progressed into this role from the position of Technical Director.   

ARABAL 2018 announced

07/03/2018
Kuwait Industries Co. Holding are the proud host of the 22nd ARABAL in its 35th year. Since it’s inauguration in Kuwait in 1983, ARABAL has become an event of international repute, bringing together industry leaders from around the world to discuss current issues in the aluminium sector whilst also exploring investment opportunities in the region. The event takes place on 11th - 13th November, 2018 in Kuwait City and will comprise a strategic conference focusing on the current industry prospects and challenges, an international exhibition, workshops and networking...

Fata SpA update

06/03/2018
After 38 successful years in the ferrous and non-ferrous industries, Mr. Anthony Tropeano has decided to retire and resigned as CEO of FATA SpA in January 2018. Mr. Tropeano joined FATA in 1994, and since then he held a number of executive positions within the company. For many years he successfully led FATA’s  two operating divisions, FATA Hunter (world leader in engineering and equipment manufacturing for the  aluminium flat rolled product industries) and FATA EPC (supplier of complete plants on a LSTK-EPC basis), as Chief Executive Officer. He was appointed Chief...

Hydro: Alunorte review

06/03/2018
Hydro’s CEO Svein Richard Brandtzæg has appointed CFO Eivind Kallevik as interim head of Bauxite & Alumina with immediate effect, replacing Silvio Porto, in response to the challenging situation at the Alunorte alumina refinery that is currently operating at 50 percent capacity.  Kallevik will at the same time remain in his position as CFO. Brandtzæg will further commission an independent review of Alunorte by an internationally renowned environmental consultancy, and announced measures to assist local communities in Barcarena, and established a project...

Shipping MOU

06/03/2018
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Abu Dhabi Ports, to work together to develop opportunities for Abu Dhabi Ports to upgrade ports, logistics infrastructure and services abroad used by EGA to load raw materials destined for the UAE. The agreement could lead to new international business opportunities for Abu Dhabi Ports, enable more efficient shipping for EGA, and spur economic growth around the ports by creating opportunities for other trade. The agreement was signed at EGA’s headquarters at Al Taweelah in Khalifa Industrial Zone...

US aluminium tariffs

02/03/2018
The US has said it will impose tougher tariffs on Chinese aluminium alloys after an investigation into the trade. Capping a tumultuous day at the White House yesterday, the President slapped a 25% tariff on steel imports and 10% on aluminium. In a statement, the US Aluminum Association said: "We appreciate the President’s commitment to strengthening the U.S. aluminium industry. We look forward to working with the President on implementation and to creating a more level playing field." While the European Aluminium Association has called on the European Commission and...