Publications

ALFED Launches 2026 Events Programme to Unite and Strengthen the UK Aluminium Sector

The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has officially unveiled its 2026 Events Programme, bringing together an extensive calendar of industry-defining conferences, networking opportunities, training initiatives and policy discussions designed to support collaboration,...Read More

Envantage Update – Understanding the BICS Scheme

Last year, the UK government announced its Modern Industrial Strategy, which paved the way for targeted actions for the UK’s highest potential growth sectors. One of these actions is the...Read More

Exporting & Importing Aluminium – Whitepaper

ALFED and the Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade launch new whitepaper to support aluminium businesses trading internationally. On Thursday 13th November 2025 at the ALFED Business Briefing, the...Read More

The Building Blocks of Britain – Securing the Future of UK Metals

It is a pleasure to provides this discussion paper, The Building Blocks of Britain. Both authors are well known to ALFED through their previous engagement with the Federation, whether through...Read More

ALFED Defence Report

The ALFED Defence Report, produced by the Aluminium Federation (ALFED), outlines the strategic importance of aluminium to UK defence capability, resilience and readiness. It argues that aluminium, lightweight, strong, corrosion-resistant,...Read More

ALFED Requests Clarification from Government on Aluminium Impact Assessment of the UK CBAM on the UK aluminium sector’s competitiveness

The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) has written to the UK Government to seek urgent clarification on whether an aluminium-specific impact assessment has been carried out as part of the latest developments...Read More