Explore how GM is expanding aluminium casting capacity in Indiana to support 10-speed transmissions and strengthen its US manufacturing footprint. General Motors is investing more than USD 40 million in its Bedford Casting Operations in Indiana, expanding aluminium casting capacity to support...
In recent weeks, the domestic spot aluminium ingot market has exhibited notable regional divergence. While basis levels in East China and the Central Plains have remained relatively stable, the South China market has seen its aluminium ingot basis strengthen independently to a year-to-date high....
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According to the performance statement provided by Shenhuo Shares, the Shenlong Baoding Phase II project, which involves the production of 60,000 tonnes of new energy battery aluminium foil, is progressing actively. The installation of the rolling mill has already commenced, and it is anticipated...
In September 2023, the aluminium industry witnessed increased demand and supply, leading to marginal price growth on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). The production in the Chinese aluminium industry has shown positivity in the month, and our forecast remains...
AL CircleBiz , the world's first global B2B aluminium marketplace connecting millions of buyers and sellers along the value chain, has onboarded Sommet Group , a leading manufacturer and exporter of non-ferrous metal alloys, wires and rods successfully. Sommet Group , founded in 1998, is the...
Rheinmetall has received additional orders for lightweight automotive engineering, including battery trays and cylinder heads for electric and hybrid vehicles. Rheinmetall's Materials and Trade division's Castings business unit has received two new orders. Both parts will be manufactured in China....
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. and its counterpart, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., have appointed Patrick M. Shanahan as interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Spirit AeroSystems is an expert in creating bespoke aluminium components for the aviation sector. Mr. Shanahan...
Aluminium USA stands out as the premier exhibition and technical conference dedicated to the aluminium industry. It is an industry event covering the entire value chain from upstream (mining, smelting) via midstream (casting, rolling, and extrusions) to downstream (finishing, fabrication)....
The Australian Anti-dumping Commission has reportedly decided to impose anti-dumping duties and countervailing duties on China-origin aluminium extrusions. The news came on September 22, 2023, when the Australian Commission declared in Notice No. 2023/051 that the Australian Minister of Industry...
The European Union has initiated the rollout of a groundbreaking carbon border tax intending to mitigate the environmental consequences associated with imported products, including aluminium, steel, fertilizer and cement. On Sunday, October 1st, 2023, the EU introduced the new tariff (CBAM), which...
According to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, the hydrogen industry faces challenges related to limited investments and an uncertain profit model. They recommend a strategic focus on hydrogen storage solutions to address these issues. Their proposal suggests that large-scale storage...
The Beijing Hyde International Certification Co., Ltd. audit team recently completed the first supervision and audit of the Longxi aluminium foil quality/environment/occupational health and safety management system since its recertification. The audit of Longxi aluminium foil was conducted under...
Founded in 1963 in Viganò, Italy, FIMI Group ranks among the top three companies in the world for the design, construction and commissioning of complete plants and machines for ferrous and non-ferrous coil processing, performing in total autonomy thanks to the quality and completeness of its...
Alfiniti, Inc. has registered the 6061-T8 temper with The Aluminium Association and secured its inclusion in the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) standards. This provides a standardized definition of the temper's manufacturing methods and mechanical properties that were unavailable...
The first direct train transporting aluminium products left Zhaotong Station in Yunnan Province on September 21, heading for Xiaotang Station in Guangdong Province. The 30 groups of aluminium items on board totalled an astonishing 1,650 tonnes, marking Yunnan Aluminium Logistics' first...
The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, headquartered Howmet Aerospace Inc. has revealed that its Board of Directors has chosen Gunner Smith, currently holding the position of President - Roofing at Owens Corning, to assume the role of an independent director on the Board, starting from September 29, 2023....
The aluminium industry in India is currently experiencing a 2 to 3 per cent decline in its profits, primarily attributed to the delay in releasing the Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Product (RODTEP) rates for special economic zones (SEZs) and export-oriented units (EOUs). In the fiscal year...
The use of aluminium plates, sheets and bars, also known as flat-rolled products, is widespread. They are used in the food and beverage sector for packaging, cookware, and appliances. The building and housing industries can employ sheets of this metal for siding, roofing, gutters, and other...
Gansu Guangyin Company of Guangxi Aluminum Group has successfully conducted a trial production of sacrificial anode aluminum rods and specialised aluminum rods and tubes. The objective is to promote the research and development of industrial aluminium rod and profile product technology, and further...
For many years, the aircraft and aerospace industries have heavily depended on using aluminium alloys. The pioneering aircraft would not have been able to achieve flight without applying aluminium alloys in their engines. The Sputnik satellite, launched by Soviet Russia (presently Russia),...
