The Voice of the UK Aluminium Industry

The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to representing and supporting the UK aluminium industry by promoting growth, sustainability, and fair competition while advocating for its interests with policymakers.
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Meet Our Members

We bring the supply chain together – helping everyone involved in UK aluminium make connections for mutually beneficial business and supply development. As a member of the Aluminium Federation, you benefit from a range of services that help you develop your business.

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ALFED Social

🌟 Ruby Sponsor Alert! Aluminium Shapes are proud to support the 2026 #ALFEDAnnualDinner 🎉 24 Sept | Get your earlybird tickets 👉https://t.co/oAH6RjZxjX
#UKAluminium https://t.co/iNeZiJA7wa

Aluminium is everywhere – but do you know why it matters? ⚡
Our entry-level Aluminium Light course gives you the fundamentals of this strategic metal. Perfect for beginners!
Register here: https://t.co/qcwl6EzB4S
#AluminiumIndustry #CareerGrowth https://t.co/Z7jfX853Lq

Powdertech Surface Science announces Ian Manning as Head of INTRICOAT!
Precision, quality, and innovation at every step. ✨
🔗Read more👉https://t.co/koo3JoVA0G

#PowderCoating #EngineeringExcellence #INTRICOAT #SurfaceScience https://t.co/4iubCCY50v

Half a day could change your aluminium industry knowledge forever! ✨

Join our Aluminium Light Training Course:
•	Learn how aluminium is produced & processed
•	Understand quality & defects
•	Explore aluminium’s versatile applications

📍 Bragborough Hall Business Centre, NN11 7JG

💰 Free for ALFED members | £150+VAT for non-ALFED members
📅 5th March 2026 | 9.30am – 1.30pm
🔗Register now via the link in our bio.

#Aluminium #Training #ProfessionalDevelopment #ALFED #CareerGrowth
🎉 Powdertech Surface Science appoints Ian Manning as Head of INTRICOAT!

Ian will lead INTRICOAT, Powdertech’s precision powder coating service for complex machined components.

💡 Key points:
✅Strengthening processes & advanced masking capabilities
✅Expertise in delivering high-quality, defect-free finishes
✅Supporting sectors like medical, aerospace, defence, robotics & lighting
INTRICOAT ensures precision and quality at every stage of the project.

🔗 Read the full story via the link in out bio.

#PowderCoating #INTRICOAT #PrecisionEngineering #SurfaceFinishing #ALFEDMembers #Innovation
🌟 Ruby Sponsor Announcement! Aluminium Shapes Ltd joins us for the 2026 #ALFEDAnnualDinner!
Celebrating 40 years, they deliver precision-cut aluminium solutions across automotive, construction & engineering. ⚡
📅 24 Sept 2026 | 📍 Crowne Plaza, Stratford-Upon-Avon
🎟️ Earlybird tickets until 30 Jan – grab yours now by tapping the link in our bio!
Big thanks to Aluminium Shapes for supporting this unmissable industry night! 🙌
#RubySponsor #AluminiumShapes #UKAluminium #Networking #IndustryPartners
Run by women. For women.
Built for the realities of recycling in 2026.
From policy and exports to burnout and resilience – this is where real conversations happen and real futures are shaped.
👉 Read more and find out how to get your tickets by tapping the link🔗in our bio.
#WomenInRecycling2026 #WomenWhoLead #CircularEconomy #RecyclingIndustry
ALFED is proud to launch the Online Member Map, a first-of-its-kind digital tool showcasing the #UKAluminium industry.
Explore where #ALFEDMember businesses operate, what they do, and how they contribute to domestic supply chains.
🔗 Link in bio to view the map.
#UKManufacturing #IndustrialStrategy #SupplyChain #ALFED