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2026-09
Aluminum Profiles 101: A Buyer’s Guide to Alloys, Finishes, and Standards
If you are sourcing aluminum profiles for the first time — whether for doors and windows, curtain walls, or industrial applications — three decisions will shape most of the outcome: which alloy you choose, which surface finish you specify, and which standard you put in your purchase order. This guide walks through each of them, plus a few tips on evaluating suppliers.
02
2026-09
In August 2026, the global aluminum market presented a complex picture of tightening supply, elevated prices, and continued technological progress. From a sudden production cut at a Brazilian alumina refinery to ongoing geopolitical disruptions in the Middle East, and with China’s electrolytic aluminum capacity approaching its policy ceiling — August has been anything but quiet for the aluminum industry.
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2026-08
Rebuilding Cities Where Cities Were Born
From August 27 to 30, 2026, Erbil Build Expo 2026 was held in Erbil, capital of Iraq’s Kurdistan Region. Shandong Jianmei Aluminum Co., Ltd. presented its architectural door, window, and curtain wall profiles at the exhibition, receiving multiple groups of buyers from Iraq and neighboring countries over the four days and meeting with long-standing clients to discuss contract renewals.