The global aluminum plates and sheet coils market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.52% during 2016-2020. This is attributable to the growing demand from building and construction, food and beverages, and automobiles and transportation segments. Aluminum plates and sheet coils can be used to build lighter yet stronger cars. The metal guarantees an optimum combination of weight, strength,efficiency, and performance with lower fuel consumption, easy recycling at the end of a vehicle's life, and less emission of toxic gases during processing.The food and beverages segment is the largest consumer in the market. The segment accounted for a share of 36.97% in the global market in 2015. Sheet coils are significantly used in packaging of food and beverages as they extend the shelf life of these products.The market in Asia-Pacific (APAC) is the fastest growing (CAGR: 4.3%) and the largest (44.34%) globally. China is the major producer and consumer of aluminum.The market is driven by an increase in construction activities. The construction market in APAC grew at a CAGR of 5.5% during 2010-2015. The expenditure on construction has peaked in the main emerging markets, and investments in infrastructure development in advanced economies such as Japan, South Korea, and Australia increased by over 2% on average, thereby driving the market growth.

In this report, Technavio covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the copper busbars and profiles market in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) for 2017-2021. The report also presents the vendor landscape and corresponding detailed profiles of the top six vendors operating in the market. The base year of the report is 2016, and forecasts are made with respect to the base year. The numbers have been rounded off in some of the cases. We have considered the following downstream products in the parent market for copper.To arrive at the market size, we have considered the volume through the sales of copper busbars and profiles in key applications in EMEA. The report considers the volume through the sales from applications such as control panel and distribution board, transformers, switchgear, and others. Individual market size and forecasts based on applications and geography have been provided with detailed analysis for each segment. Forecasts are based on existing market conditions and the analyst's view on the market.

5-axis Computerized Numerical Control (CNC) machining had already made a significant difference in the metal processing industry by reducing the cycle time,increasing efficiency, and decreasing the wastage of material. With an everincreasing demand from end-user industries, the 6-axis CNC machine has been introduced. This innovation is expected to redefine machining operations. Reduced CAPEX spending by manufacturers has compelled industries to scout for low-cost options. This trend has contributed to the easy reach of refurbished machines for consumers. In addition, the rising demand for these machines is attributed to their cost differential of 50%-75%. This, coupled with the highly fragmented industry scenario, has provided a threat to established players with a possibility of subdued sales. Low-cost manufacturing opportunities in APAC have compelled manufacturers across all industries to move their manufacturing bases to this region. Rising automotive production in Thailand and initiatives such as Make in India have made this region the focal point of global manufacturing. Therefore, Technavio expects this region to lead in the manufacturing market, and in turn, prove to be a major market for sheet metal equipment.

The rupture disc market is in its mature stage, leading to slow growth during the forecast period. Replacement demand from the developed regions such as Europe and North America coupled with new industrial and economic developments in emerging countries such as India and China will account for the majority of the demand during the forecast period.Rupture discs in combination with relief valves will account for major gains in the market share during the forecast period. Reduced process leakage, increased maintenance intervals, and extended valve life are the key advantages of using rupture discs with relief valves that result in cost benefits to end-users.

This report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the global rupture disc market for the period 2016-2020. The market size has been estimated by considering the demand for rupture discs from various end-user segments. The average price of various types of rupture discs has also been considered. Forecasting is based on the projected new and replacement demand for rupture discs worldwide

and the unit price estimations during the forecast period.

Aluminum powder is a fine granular powder usually made of spherical or spindleshaped aluminum particles. It is widely produced by atomization of pure molten aluminum metal that is converted into fine droplets, solidified, collected and used for various applications. Aluminum flakes are derived from aluminum powder by the dry ball milling process. Aluminum flakes are typically irregular in shape under microscopic examination. Aluminum paste is made from aluminum powder or milled flake powder by the wet ball milling process using solvents, such as isopropyl alcohol, ethyl acetate, and xylene.

Aluminum foils are produced by continuous casting and cold rolling of aluminum sheets. They are prepared in thin metal leaves and can be used to wrap around any product for packaging. They act as a major barrier to bacteria, oxygen, and moisture. These are used in the pharmaceutical and food and beverage sectors.

对于基本金属，我们认为短期国内需求依然维持景气。一月社融及工程机械销售数据等均显示基建投资依然保持较快增长，按揭贷款数据继续维持高位表明地产销售回落或好于预期，因此一季度基本金属需求总体较乐观，全年来看相对平稳。

Activated alumina is a highly porous material produced by the dehydroxylation of aluminum hydroxide. The compound has a high surface-to-weight ratio with a surface area between 120 and 250 square meters per gram of the raw material. It does not soften or disintegrate when immersed in liquids. Activated alumina is good packing media and is used as an air and gas desiccant, dryer for distillation plants, and as a catalyst. Activated alumina balls are used for adsorbing water and tertbutyl catechol (TBC) to purify styrene, butadiene, and cyclohexane.

重视白银工业属性带来的投资机会。全球制造业需求回升预期提振基 本金属价格。1）特朗普的 5000 亿美元基建计划以及减税政策将带动基本金属需 求增长；2）中国 1 月进出口数据超预期，一带一路政策的大力推进下，未来中国 对基本金属的需求也将企稳复苏；3）欧元区近期制造业 PMI 数据亦回暖。以上三 个因素叠加，市场对基本金属需求在未来会显著好转的预期不断提升，因此我们 看到今年以来以铜、铝、铅、锌为代表的基本金属表现格外抢眼。

在新疆基建投资扩容消息发酵的同时，期货市场也给予了超乎一般的积极反馈。本周螺纹、热卷、矿石主力合约全都大幅上扬，涨幅分别达到6.91%、7.04%、12.51%。如上所述，这个消息本身对于全国供需格局并无太多实质影响，但市场反应这么大，自然有它的动机，可谓醉翁之意不在酒，而意在预期。