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23.04.2026
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, 
 
The aluminium industry is facing a number of challenges. What comes next? What’s the mood like? Alicia Barth asked European industry associations about their view on the current situation. 
 
Rising costs, high sustainability targets, and more complex castings are some of the challenges for the die casting sector in particular. Tanja Ponzer talked to Mike Thomas about how Quaker Houghton’ solutions can help die casters. 
 
Catalytic processes often use expensive and precious materials like platinum. A research team at King’s College London have now isolated a new form of aluminium that could provide an alternative. 
 
Best regards
Harald Klieber  
Editor-in-Chief of International Aluminium Journal
Harald Klieber

Markets & Economy

 
How the aluminium industry must change
 

How the aluminium industry must change 

 
What’s to come for the aluminium industry? We asked associations for their views on the current mood in the sector.
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Review of anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese flat-rolled products

Review of anti-dumping tariffs on Chinese flat-rolled products 

 
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Alternative to precious metals

Alternative to precious metals 

 
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