Media
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Learn MoreOur triannual publication ‘Aluminium News’ offers ALFED members and the wider industry a great advertising opportunity to promote your products and services to key decision makers and influencers within the aluminium industry in the UK.
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Aluminium News – Issue 21 – September 2024
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Aluminium News – Issue 20 – May 2024
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Industry News
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ALFED Celebrates Women in the Industry at the Women With Metal Awards
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is proud to have supported the inaugural Women With Metal - the ALUMINIUM Awards, which took place during ALUMINIUM 2024 in Düsseldorf. This first-of-its-kind event, created in...Read More
TWI News: Cold Spray Repair
TWI is launching a new project to improve and industrialise the use of cold spray to repair components, thereby saving the time, cost, and environmental impact of installing new parts...Read More
How ALFED and Make UK are Working to Support UK Manufacturing Apprentices?
The skills gap in the UK manufacturing sector is a major challenge facing the industry; as the sector currently faces the reality of an ageing workforce. The challenge is that...Read More
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Government Updates
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Prime Minister overhauls apprenticeships to support opportunity
The government is boosting opportunities for young people through ambitious apprenticeship reforms in England. The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson have announced a new growth...Read More
New Government Drives forward Trade Talks to Turbocharge Economic Growth
Under the new Labour Government, Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds is set to deliver trade negotiations with international partners, including the Gulf Cooperation Council, India, Israel, South Korea, Switzerland, and Turkey....Read More
UK Tariff Suspensions – Window for Application
The UK Government has opened a new window to apply for new duty suspensions or request the renewal of existing ones, which are set to expire by December 31st, 2024....Read More
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Publications
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UK Metals Council: State of the Metals Industry in the UK – 24/25 Report
The metals sector has made an overwhelming call for a ‘Minister for Manufacturing’ to back its vital role in supporting jobs and the UK economy, as per the 2024/2025 State...Read More
Aluminium Federation Launches Key Industry Report During UK Metals Expo
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is pleased to announce the launch of its latest report, “The Aluminium Industry in the UK,” produced in collaboration with the Fraser of Allander Institute (FAI)...Read More
Aluminium Federation Launch UK Aluminium Manifesto
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is recently launched the UK Aluminium Manifesto; a comprehensive document outlining key stipulations for the next UK Government to prioritise and support the vital role of...Read More