A new 10-inch aluminium extrusion press is now operational at Sharvaya Metals Limited’s Ahilyanagar facility, following its commissioning on October 5, 2026. The new press completes the company’s production process from alloy production to finished components. The new facility allows Sharvaya to serve sectors including defence, aerospace, railways, electric vehicles, and engineering. By handling the full manufacturing process, the company aims to improve production time, quality, and costs for its customers. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " The new line includes an aluminium billet extrusion press and supporting equipment. It has billet heating, online quenching, puller...
The European Union’s (EU’s) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) has entered a new phase of scrutiny. In light of the conflict between Russia and the EU, a new World Trade Organisation (WTO) panel was formed on September 25. The debate, initiated in May 2025, puts both the design and implementation of CBAM and aspects of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) under the WTO lens, with implications extending beyond the EU-Russia conflict and possibly entering the aluminium trade boundaries. Join the fourth edition of the webinar "Hedging for recyclers - Become an expert in 6 hours" by Jorge Dyszel. Why is Russia challenging the EU-ETS? Russia has challenged the EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) over the allocation of free emissions allowances to sectors considered vulnerable to carbon...
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Craftsman Automation Ltd., a leading aluminium components producer from India, has declared an investment of INR 3.75 billion to purchase a 76% share in DR Axion India Pvt, another aluminium automotive parts-making firm in Tamil Nadu. This was revealed in an exchange filling, and it is estimated the move will yield positive results. Craftsman technically excels in producing high-pressure die castings, low-pressure die castings, gravity die castings and aluminium sand castings for its customer base. The company gives complete assurance of specially formulating each die-casted component into a ready-for-assembly item. Craftsman Automation also is an expert in developing precisely engineered lightweight aluminium components for the automotive industry or the construction sector. DR Axion is...
Hindalco Industries Limited has continued to trim its aluminium ingot and aluminium product prices in line with the downtrend price on the London Metal Exchange. On Thursday, January 5, Hindalco slashed its aluminium ingot price by INR 7,500 per tonne or 3.36 per cent to INR 215,500 per tonne from INR 223,000 per tonne recorded a day before. Hindalco Industries also reduced its aluminium wire rod price by INR 7,500 per tonne or 3.20 per cent from INR 234,100 per tonne the previous day to INR 226,600 per tonne on January 5. Aluminium billets price was no exception and experienced a cut by the same amount to INR 229,600 per tonne. Hindalco links its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices to the three-month futures of aluminium on the London Metal Exchange, which sloped down by...
An aviation industry innovator, TISICS has accepted the UK Space Agency's funding to create self-depleting launcher parts lowering the chances of a spacecraft being hit by space debris. They are about to replace the contemporary HPV liner with the introduction of a one-piece aluminium liner or tank. Demisable space components are essential to building a sustainable environment. These components usually diminish while re-entering the earth's atmospheric grid; therefore, it is absolutely necessary to emphasise the eco-friendliness of these particles. Here TISICS has come up with a brilliant plan where the company would incorporate 100% recyclable aluminium for this purpose. The firm is on the journey to deploying a weld-free, one-piece aluminium liner or tank to act as a cost-effective...
The world's leading research institute, Brunel University London, has joined forces with automakers and suppliers to develop low-carbon, low-cost aluminium extrusion alloys through BCAST, the Brunel Centre for Advanced Solidification Technology. The £10 million CirConAl project, funded by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) of the United Kingdom, intends to maximize the use of post-consumer trash in a new generation of high-strength alloys with a carbon footprint of less than 2 tonnes of CO2 per tonne of aluminium produced. In the UK, programmes to create a whole supply chain for zero-emission vehicles are supported by the government, businesses, and industry working together as CirConAl. The Secretary of State for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy, Grant Shapps, revealed the...
Xingfa Aluminium Holdings, one of the leading aluminium extrusion profile manufacturers in China, has finally purchased a 4 per cent stake in Chinese service provider Guangdong Province Trading Development, an importer and exporter of kitchen and bathroom fixtures and accessories. Earlier in December 2022, Xingfa had stated its intention to acquire the 4 per cent equity interest. The producer of aluminium goods completed the transaction through Guangdong Xingfa Aluminium, a subsidiary. Equity interests were purchased from Guangdong Guangxin Holding Group for RMB 27.5 million. According to a report made on Wednesday, Guangdong Guangxin Holding currently owns 91 per cent of the target, followed by Guangdong Advertising Group with 5 per cent ownership and Guangdong Xingfa Aluminium with 4...
The all-India apex body to promote the interests of all mining, mineral processing, and metal-making industries, the Federation of Indian Mineral Industries (FIMI), has requested the removal of bauxite export duties, citing optimal utilisation of low-grade mineral resources as the move will speed up the reopening of closed bauxite mines, create jobs, and earn foreign exchange. In its pre-Budget proposals to the finance ministry, FIMI said, "The export duty of 15 per cent on bauxite is detrimental to Indian non-metallurgical bauxite producers and exporters. Therefore, this Federation requests the complete withdrawal of export duty on bauxite exports." According to the report, India is self-sufficient in meeting its requirements and has enormous potential to become a major player in the...
On Thursday, January 5, China’s A00 aluminium ingot price decreased by RMB 290 per tonne to settle at RMB 17,730 per tonne, with the average price ranging between RMB 17,710 per tonne and RMB 17,750 per tonne. The spot contract price is expected to be traded at a discount price of RMB 80 to RMB 40 per tonne. On the same day, in Gongyi and Shenyang, the prices have descended by RMB 320 per tonne and RMB 300 per tonne to halt at RMB 17,560 per tonne and RMB 17,780 per tonne. The prices in Foshan and Wuxi have dropped by RMB 290 per tonne to reside at RMB 17,710 per tonne. In Hangzhou and Tianjin, the prices witnessed the same downfall to peg at RMB 17,740 per tonne and RMB 17,780 per tonne. As per the SMM data, the prices in Chongqing and Linyi have slumped by RMB 285 per tonne and RMB 270...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,272 per tonne on Wednesday, with its high and low at US$2,277 per tonne and US$2,265 per tonne respectively before closing at US$2,267 per tonne, a drop of US$6 per tonne or 0.22 per cent. On January 4, Wednesday, LME aluminium cash bid price went down by US$88 per tonne or 3.76 per cent, closing at US$2,249 per tonne and the LME aluminium official settlement price dropped by US$87.50 per tonne or 3.74 per cent to rest at US$2,250 per tonne. The 3-month bid price and the 3-month offer price experienced a slump of US$82 per tonne or 3.46 per cent to close at US$2,286 per tonne and US$2,287 per tonne, respectively. December 24 bid price and December 24 offer price stood at US$2,477 per tonne and US$2,482 per tonne on Wednesday. LME aluminium opening stock dived...
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) headquartered inflatable boat manufacturing company ASIS Boats is delivering custom-built patrol boats to the West African nation Cote d’Ivoire. According to the advanced maritime solutions provider, the Ivorian Maritime and Port Affairs maritime law enforcement agency requested ASIS to supply a police boat to perform tasks not only limited to safeguarding coastal borders and ports but also conducting search and rescue missions along the tropical country's rivers, where flooding is a constant hazard. For Cote d'Ivoire, ASIS Boats constructed two 7.6-meter rigid inflatable boats (RIBs) with marine-grade aluminium hulls and decks. They added a safety collar made of Orca Hypalon 1670 Dtex to keep the craft steady and improve the ride. Each boat has two...
On January 3, USA's Fencing Supply Group declared that it has successfully taken over the operations of Hartford Fence Supply, a renowned wholesaler of vinyl and aluminium fencing solutions in the Tampa, Florida market. The CEO of Fencing Supply Group, Andrea Hogan, exclaimed: "It is truly an exciting time, and we are thrilled to welcome the talented and dedicated people of Hartford Fence to our Fencing Supply Group team. We are building North America's premier distribution company for fencing and outdoor living products, and Hartford Fence is the ideal complement to our existing footprint in the Tampa area." The owner of Hartford Fence Supply, Jeremy Bolt, spoke his mind: "At Hartford Fence, we are proud of our team and the reputation we have built for outstanding service to our...
The California-based consumer electronics and lifestyle products company, Nomad Goods recently unveiled its aluminium watch bands for Apple's entry-level wearables. Following the popularity of its titanium and stainless steel metal link, Nomad revealed its latest aluminium watch bands for Apple at the CES 2023, which have a matte finish in silver or Space Grey to match Apple's watch models. The Nomad aluminium band in Space Grey features a highly durable DLC coating to guard against scratches. Both variants have side buttons to open the magnetic easy-close clasp. The band is only available in a 45mm/49mm size, although it is compatible with Apple Watch Ultra, Series 8, 7, 6, SE, and all earlier bigger Apple Watch models. However, the band cannot be availed in Midnight, Apple's replacement...
Vedanta Limited has reduced its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices with effect from Wednesday, January 4. The company’s aluminium ingot price has seen a cut of INR 1,750 per tonne, reaching INR 223,750-254,250 per tonne versus INR 225,500-256,000 per tonne on January 3. Vedanta’s aluminium wire rod price has also been trimmed by INR 1,750 per tonne on January 4 from INR 233,000-240,500 per tonne to INR 231,250- 238,750 per tonne. The company’s aluminium billets price is no exception but also experienced a cut of INR 1,750 per tonne to come in at INR 232,750 per tonne, compared with INR 234,500 per tonne on the earlier day. Vedanta links its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices with the three-month futures of aluminium on the London Metal Exchange, which slipped by...
Ball Corporation has been accredited with the Corporate Citizenship Medal. CiviCo, a non-profit organisation that binds like-minded social and environmental enthusiasts around the globe and Governor Jared Polis declared the outcome of the 2022 Colorado Governor's Citizenship Medals. Every year, the Governor rounds up the most deserving companies for this title, primarily evaluating a firm's expertise and public relations. Six inspiring companies have been chosen for the 2022 award title, but the actual event has been scheduled for January 26, 2023, to honour Colorado Leadership Month. Governor Jared Polis declared: "I am honoured to have the opportunity to recognise the recipients with this award and highlight all you have done for Colorado. The important award categories allow us to...
The government of Maharashtra in India has resumed bauxite mining in the Kolhapur district once again. The state government is endeavouring to exclude 18 villages from starting an industrial estate in the Bhudargad taluka of the community. A request has been made to the government of India to look into 18 villages in Bhudargarh to establish an industrial estate in Devkewadi. According to a notification from the central government, 184 villages in the Kolhapur district are classified as sensitive zones. According to the state government, thirty-one settlements will be excluded from these vulnerable zones. Out of these 17 villages, the state government has requested the central government set up an industrial estate in one village to start bauxite mining and exclude all 13 villages as they...
Kingston unveiled its latest heatsink option for its FURY Renegade SSD storage devices, designed to support both console and PC games. The second-generation PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 storage drive offers read and write speeds of up to 7,300/7,000 MB/s and up to 1,000,000 IOPS. In gaming laptops and PCs, the innovative low-profile graphene aluminium heatsink fits into even the most minor areas while providing improved performance and keeping the drive cool under heavy use. Kingston claims their products promise "excellent consistency for an unparalleled gaming experience." The most recent Kingston SSD included capacities of up to 4 TB and had been tuned to speed up game and application loads. Each drive in the Kingston FURY Renegade SSD line can be availed in sizes of 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, and 4 TB,...
Hindalco Industries Limited has revised its aluminium products and aluminium ingot prices for the first time in the New Year. With effect from Wednesday, January 4, Hindalco has cut its aluminium products prices by INR 3,000 per tonne or 1.27 per cent, bringing the aluminium wire rod price to INR 234,100 per tonne versus INR 237,100 per tonne on December 30. Hindalco’s aluminium billets price has come in at INR 237,100 per tonne, compared to INR 240,100 per tonne last week. Showing no exception, Hindalco’s aluminium ingot price has also shrunk by INR 3,000 per tonne to reach INR 223,000 per tonne versus INR 226,000 per tonne on December 30. Hindalco has cut its aluminium ingot and aluminium products prices in line with a fall of the LME aluminium benchmark price by US$34 per tonne or 1.43...
Tecno has become famous in the Indian sub-continent for its pocket-friendly range of smartphones in India. Last year, in April, the organisation revealed its Phantom X flagship model, and now the brand has launched its second version, the Phantom X2 5G, that displays an aluminium frame. The Tecno Phantom X2 5G is available in a matte-finished, black container with a 'PHANTOM X 2 5 G' tag printed on it. The smartphone can be found in a hard-shell case, flaunting precise specifications of 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Only two different hues are found in the retail section, Moonlight Silver and Stardust Grey. The phone has an attractive aluminium unibody that guards fingerprint transfer and makes the back of the device look shiny. Moreover, the aluminium frame is covered by matte-finished AG...
LME aluminium opened at US$2,318 per tonne on Tuesday, with its high and low at US$2,318.5 per tonne and US$2,309 per tonne, respectively, before closing at US$2,311 per tonne, a drop of US$7 per tonne or 0.3 per cent. On Tuesday, December 3, both LME aluminium cash bid price and LME aluminium official settlement price dipped by US$23 per tonne or 0.97 per cent to close at US$2,337 per tonne and US$2,337.50 per tonne. 3-month bid price and 3-month offer price dropped by US$23 per tonne or 0.96 per cent to score at US$2,368 per tonne and US$2,369 per tonne. LME aluminium opening stock came in at 447250 tonnes. Live warrants and Cancelled warrants scored at 201350 tonnes and 245900 tonnes. LME aluminium 3-month Asian Reference Price climbed down by US$24.75 per tonne to reside at...
