Mexico and Argentina are moving in different directions on aluminium imports from China. Mexico has imposed a new anti-dumping duty on aluminium bars, rods and profiles, while Argentina has dropped its existing anti-dumping order on certain aluminium tubes. Mexico has issued an anti-dumping duty...
India’s aluminium smelters operate with some of the highest margins in the value chain, at around 10 per cent, but this profitability is not reflected among downstream manufacturers, where margins are closer to 5 per cent. These companies convert the metal into finished products such as heat sinks,...
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German-based company eepos has expanded its range of lifting equipment, launching the new aluminium jib crane for manufacturing, assembly and operations. The new crane is going to be available for release from 8 July and can lift up to 1,000 kg with a maximum boom length of 8 metres, offering...
A UK-based consortium has unveiled a new generation of cast aluminium subframes that promise significant weight reductions for future vehicles while improving manufacturing efficiency and structural performance. Developed as part of the Pivot consortium for a demonstrator vehicle commissioned by a...
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (KL: PMETAL) shares fell 6 per cent on Thursday as aluminium prices extended their decline following easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, reducing concerns over disruptions to global commodity supplies. Benchmark three-month aluminium futures on the London...
LB Aluminium Bhd reported a sharp decline in its fourth-quarter earnings, with net profit falling 73.78 per cent year-on-year to MYR 1.88 million (USD 459,736) for the quarter ended April 30, 2026 (4QFY2026), from MYR 7.18 million (USD 1.7 million）in the corresponding period last year. The decline...
Aluminium extrusion is one of the most important downstream processes in the aluminium value chain, involving forcing heated aluminium alloy billets through a die to produce a variety of profiles. These extruded products are widely used in construction, transportation, electrical systems, renewable...
As aluminium producers work to increase recycled metal use while reducing emissions and energy consumption, technology is becoming central to improving production efficiency. Across the aluminium value chain, innovations in scrap treatment, melting, molten metal refining, casting and heat treatment...
South Korean manufacturer Samkee announced on June 24 that it has been selected by a global robotics company as a development partner for a humanoid robot frame project. The project focuses on developing the upper-body skeletal structure frame of a humanoid robot. Samkee will be responsible for...
Modern factories use engineering to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and reliability. The aluminium industry needs engineering to raise productivity, cut energy use, and improve metal quality. Foundries, die‑casting shops, and glass plants face similar issues with process control, heat...
Dutch greenhouse technology specialist KUBO has announced a new course of action, planning to outsource steel production activities of KUBO Productive B.V. The company confirmed that steel production at its Monster facility will cease on September 1, 2026, while aluminium manufacturing will...
Keeping aluminium furnaces running efficiently often comes down to a component that rarely attracts attention: the refractory lining. These linings protect furnace structures from extreme temperatures and harsh operating conditions, but they gradually wear over time, particularly in areas such as...
The aluminium industry has been fighting on multiple fronts. Energy prices have surged. Carbon regulations are tightening. Labour shortages persist across manufacturing hubs. Meanwhile, customers are demanding shorter lead times, better quality and greater traceability — often simultaneously. Yet...
According to SMM statistics, as of June 18, days of inventories at domestic aluminium rod plants stood at 1.82 days , down 0.84 days from the same period last week (2.66 days on June 12); the inventory ratio fell from 9.28 per cent to 6.87 per cent , a decline of 2.41 percentage points, and...
Securing more than £30m (USD 38.4 million) of new orders in defence, energy and aerospace is helping one of Bridgnorth’s largest employers bounce back from a tough trading period. Grainger & Worrall, which received the King’s Award for Innovation in 2025, is utilising is technical expertise and...
China's aluminium wire exports surged in May as rising aluminium prices and favourable trade incentives drove a sharp increase in overseas shipments. Official customs data showed that exports of aluminium wire reached 50,224 tonnes in May, up 222.67 per cent from April and surpassed the combined...
With the launch of a new aluminium bicycle component manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune, Maharashtra, Hindalco Industries has set its strong foot in the mobility sector of India. This new plant is likely to serve both Indian and overseas markets with a wide range of aluminium bicycle...
The three state-run road transport corporations in Karnataka are facing growing financial pressure following sharp increases in fuel and material costs linked to supply chain disruptions caused by the US-Iran tension. According to officials, prices of key inputs used in bus operations, including...
Combustion systems are essential throughout the aluminium value chain, supplying the heat needed for melting, holding, re-heating, homogenising and heat-treatment processes. These systems are an integral part of aluminium operations and their efficiency has a direct impact on fuel consumption,...
Forklifts, powered trucks that lift and move heavy items, are essential across the aluminium value chain. They carry raw materials in smelters and move billets, slabs, coils, sheets, extrusions and finished products in downstream plants. Good material handling keeps production flowing smoothly. As...
