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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During Q1 of 2023, Italian machine tool manufacturers experienced decreased order intake in domestic and foreign markets. The Economic Studies Department & Business Culture Centre of UCIMU-SISTEMI PER PRODURRE reported a 23.7% decline in machine tool orders, with an index score of 125.1. However,...
Hind Aluminium Industries Limited has reportedly announced its fourth quarter FY2022-23 results ended March 31, whereby it stated a sequential growth in net sales from INR 0.25 crore to INR 0.33 crore. But on a year-on-year calculation, the sales fell sharply by 73.17 per cent from INR 1.23 crore....
Driven by its purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, Novelis Inc., on May 22nd, announced the start-up of its new roll-forming development line. The latest development line will support Novelis in meeting industry demand for a process that can produce large volumes of high-strength...
Pre-book your calendar for the Aluminium GDC Tech (Great Die Casting) mega event and the Forging Technology Forum mega event at the Chennai Trade Centre from December 1 to December 3, 2023. The event is a great place to gain in-depth knowledge about aluminium die casting and forging technology,...
During the second half of April 2023, the Govt. of India gave the go-ahead to the National Quantum Mission (NQM) with a grant of INR 6,000 CR (around USD $725 million) to build quantum computers and apply quantum computing in various fields of research. Quantum Computing operates in qubits, i.e....
Sunrise Metal announced its most recent investment in GISS technology for aluminium die-casting production. With over 23 years engineering expertise and highly experienced board staff, the major maker of aluminium-die casting goods is well-known for its dedication to innovation and constant...
Kaiser Aluminum Corporation, a leading producer of semi-fabricated speciality aluminium products, announced that United Steelworkers (USW) Local 104 accepted a new four-year labour agreement to work at Kaiser’s Warrick rolling mill in Indiana, formerly owned by Alcoa. Kaiser’s Warrick rolling mill...
Thok has recently developed a new aluminium prototype for their full suspension using a metal 3D printer, marking a first for the industry. Thok has partnered with an aerospace company to achieve this extraordinary feat. The company prioritises performance and tests the geometry and components of...
The Malaysia-based PMB Technology Bhd will invest significantly in its Phase 3 plant project in Samalaju Industrial Park, Bintulu, increasing the output capacity of metallic silicon by 50 per cent annually. It has been reported that the company is investing RM350 million in the Phase 3 unit of the...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market data, the average operating rate of China’s aluminium plate/sheet, strip and foil producers fell in April by 1.68 percentage points month-on-month to stand at 67.69 per cent. Large, medium, and small enterprises' operating rates were 72.88 per cent, 39.53 per...
Manaksia Aluminium Company Limited, aluminium profiled rolling sheet producer, has announced its standalone financial results for the fourth quarter and full year of 2023, reporting a 4.73 per cent quarter-on-quarter growth in total income to INR 110.7086 crore. In the third quarter, the company...
Order intake for Italian machine tool manufacturers fell significantly in Q1 2023 when compared to the same phase in 2022, both in domestic and foreign markets. Regardless, the Italian producers of machine tools used more than 86 per cent of their available manufacturing capacity, and their order...
Mechatherm International Limited, one of the major suppliers of aluminium casthouse equipment in the UK, celebrated its 50 years of business, a milestone occasion for the company. Mechatherm will host a gala dinner and the largest display stand in the United States at Aluminium USA in October to...
Wheels India Ltd, a major player in the automotive wheel industry, has allocated INR 200 crore towards capital expenditures in FY23-24. This is part of the company's plan to gradually increase wheel production for commercial vehicles, tractors, aluminium wheels, and windmill machining segments. In...
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Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly certified Novelis Aluminium (Zhenjiang) Co., Ltd against Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification. Novelis has received recognition for its rolling facility in the Jingkou Industrial Zone, Jiangsu Province, China. Novelis Jiangsu...
Alloy Enterprises, a metal additive manufacturing parts supplier, recently raised $26 million in a Series A funding round led by Piva Capital to boost the production of their aluminium parts. Other investors included Unless, Flybridge Capital, MassMutual Catalyst Fund, Robert Downey Jr.'s Footprint...
The increasing demand for lightweight vehicles has led to a significant growth of aluminium extrusions usage. The applications of aluminium extrusions know no bound in the transportation sector. From panels to engine blocks, roof rails to chassis of cars, aluminium extrusions are a part of the...
When it comes to aluminium casthouse machinery, Mechatherm International Limited is the leading provider in the United Kingdom. Founded in 1973 by Bryan Emes, John Gardner, and Louis Riley, the aluminium casthouse equipment supplier celebrated 50 years of business, a milestone occasion for the...
