Four years have passed since our last Aluminium exhibition, but this year we will finally return to the most important world fair for the aluminum industry...

By smooth aluminium sheet we mean a sheet on which neither drawings nor relief textures are imprinted, therefore different from embossed or treaded sheets. Smooth aluminium sheets can be worked with multiple treatments and processes to be used in the most diverse sectors. Often they are also lacquered to acquire a greater aesthetic appeal. In 2021 the market for semi-fabricated products (flat rolled products and extrusions) recorded a strong recovery despite the fact that, during the last year, the production of primary aluminum in Europe was lower than forecast due to the energy crisis and the consequent high prices.

Despite the fact that 2021 was a very special period for Laminazione Sottile Group that saw the persistence of the pandemic and the energy and economic crisis...

One of the main uses of aluminum foil is the food sector. By this statement we mean two different markets. The term "aluminum foil for food", in fact, can be used both to indicate the semi-finished product that will then be used by manufacturers of food containers, and to more commonly identify the aluminium foil roll used by consumers or businesses to wrap food.

COVID-19 continues to have a strong impact on the aluminum market, also influenced by global political factors and consumer behavior. But what, in particular, are the main trends in the foil and sheet market? The growing demand for ready-to-eat snacks (RTE), due to the hectic lifestyle that characterizes part of the world population, is mainly driving the aluminum market. Furthermore, the widespread adoption of AI in various sectors, such as packaging, construction, automotive, food and beverage, is further stimulating the growth of this segment.

Before choosing the right aluminum sheet for your needs, it's essential to know its characteristics and end-use. Aluminum sheets have several benefits: lightness, durability, corrosion resistance, thermal and electrical conductivity, versatility, workability and recyclability. In particular, this last advantage allows the finished product to respect the surrounding environment since aluminum is a material that is 100 percent recyclable and reusable indefinitely, without losing its characteristics.

Laminazione Sottile Group is glad to announce that i2r Packaging Solutions, an English subsidiary belonging to the Containers division, has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise...

The Group Commercial Director of Laminazione Sottile, Carmine Bruno Rea, has been confirmed for the third time as President of CIAL (National Consortium of Aluminum...

Before to speech about aluminum production in Europe or Italy, in particular; it's better to have clear ideas about production at global levels. China is the world's leading producer of aluminum, as well as zinc, lead and tin. Followed by Russia and India even if the gap from the first place is quite significant: China, in fact, produces 37 million tons a year while Russia and India only about 3.6 million a year.

The companies that work in the metalworking sector are always looking for suppliers that sell different types of aluminium sheets or strips: an important product used in many markets. This happens thanks to the characteristics of this product that can be easily moulded in numerous shapes and processed in different thicknesses; moreover, it has excellent anti-corrosive properties and a remarkable resistance to external pressures and environmental factors.