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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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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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🚀 Nominations are OPEN for the 2026 ALFED Rising Star Apprentice Award – exclusive to ALFED members! Celebrate apprentices making an impact in UK aluminium.
Deadline: Fri 3rd July 2026
🔗https://t.co/A9YLsr9451
#ALFEDAwards #RisingStarApprentice #UKAluminium https://t.co/JMDd93fe1m

🎉 Delighted to welcome #BOALExtrusionUK as Sapphire Headline Awards Sponsor for the 2026 #ALFEDAnnualDinner💎
With #Sustainability at the heart of what they do, BOAL help us celebrate industry excellence 🏆
Stay tuned for 2026 award categories! 👀
👉 alfed.org.uk/event/2026-alf… https://t.co/dR9SIFHB1X

#EmployerTuesday | #NAW2026
Spotlight two of today highlights @bridgnorthalltd & their impact of apprenticeships in #UKManufacturing.
This is what meaningful early-career development looks like in the #Aluminium sector.
🔗https://t.co/CUzvBcKWaS
#NationalApprenticeshipWeek https://t.co/NO9m2VcX7T

🌟 Celebration Friday: ALFED Rising Star Spotlight 

Meet Yongzhi Luo, the 2025 ALFED Rising Star Apprentice Award winner! 🏆 

Yongzhi’s apprenticeship journey took him from the manufacturing floor to Assistant Sales Engineer at @primetals_technologies, giving him hands-on experience, technical skill, and end-to-end industry insight. His story shows how apprenticeships build skills for life and turn potential into real impact. 

💬 Tell us how you’re celebrating apprentices this #NationalApprenticeshipWeek! 

📰To read the full article, check out the link🔗in our bio!👆 

#NAW2026 #CelebrationFriday #ALFEDAwards #RisingStarApprentice #UKAluminium #Apprenticeships #SkillsForLife #FutureTalent
🌟 Opportunity Thursday | National Apprenticeship Week

Apprenticeships in the #UKAluminium sector are opening doors to hands-on experience, future-ready skills, and meaningful long-term careers.

By investing in people today, we’re shaping a stronger, more sustainable industry for tomorrow.

How are you creating opportunities this National Apprenticeship Week? Let us know in the comments 👇
#NAW2026 #OpportunityThursday #SkillsForLife #UKAluminium #ApprenticeLife #ManufacturingCareers
🏆 #NAW2026 Apprentice Wednesday: Celebrating Future Talent in UK Aluminium
🚀 The 2026 ALFED Rising Star Apprentice Award is officially open!
This award celebrates apprentices in ALFED member organisations who are already making a real impact, whether through technical skill, innovation, or leadership potential.
Nominate your rising stars before Friday 3rd July 2026 and help shape the future of UK aluminium.
👉 Submit your nominations via the link🔗in our bio.
#ALFEDAwards #RisingStarApprentice #UKAluminium #FutureTalent #Apprenticeship #MembersOnly
🎉 Sponsor Announcement! 💎
We’re delighted to welcome BOAL Extrusion UK as our Sapphire Headline Awards Sponsor for the 2026 #ALFEDAnnualDinner 🌟
BOAL are leaders in extruded aluminium solutions, with a strong commitment to sustainability — from responsible sourcing to efficient production and reducing environmental impact across their operations. 🌱♻️

As Headline Sponsor of the Awards, BOAL will help us celebrate excellence, innovation and achievement across the aluminium industry 🏆✨
👀 Stay tuned to find out the 2026 award categories!

📅 24 September 2026
📍 Crowne Plaza Hotel, Stratford-Upon-Avon

🎟️ Places are filling up fast — book your tickets now to secure your spot:
👉 Link in bio

#ALFEDAnnualDinner #BOALExtrusionUK #SapphireSponsor #AwardsSponsor #SustainableManufacturing #UKAluminium #IndustryExcellence
#EmployerTuesday | #NAW2026

Our second National Apprenticeship Week spotlight features @bridgnorthaluminium, where apprentices gain hands-on experience, real responsibility, and clear pathways into skilled careers.

From cast house engineering to fleet compliance and business support roles, their programme shows how apprenticeships power both individual growth and industrial innovation.

🔗Tap the link in our bio to read the full story.

#NAW2026 #SkillsForLife #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #Apprenticeships #Aluminium #Engineering #ManufacturingCareers #FutureSkills