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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The North American aluminium market has witnessed sharp shifts in trade dynamics, the trend shifting with policy changes and geopolitical developments. In 2025, North America’s aluminium market showed signs of recovery, with demand ending the year on a stable note despite economic and trade-related...
Novelis reported lower earnings for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2026 after production disruptions caused by two fires at its Oswego, New York facility significantly affected shipments and profitability. The company posted a net loss attributable to shareholders of USD 84 million in the...
Italian aluminium radiator manufacturer Global Radiatori has installed a new Westomat dosing furnace featuring StrikoWestofen’s next-generation ProDos4 control system. The move follows energy savings of up to 30 per cent achieved after replacing gas-fired holding furnaces with Westomat dosing...
EMS, a distributor specialising in value-added aluminium products and backed by Wynnchurch Capital, has confirmed the acquisition of American Metals Supply (“AMS”), strengthening its position across the patio and industrial aluminium markets. AMS was founded in Tampa, Florida, more than 25 years...
Constellium SE and Ryerson Holding Corporation are drawing investor attention as aluminium prices remain elevated amid global economic uncertainty and trade tensions. Strong demand for lightweight electric vehicles, recycled aluminium, rechargeable batteries and aerospace applications continues to...
China Hongqiao Group said social inventories of aluminium rods have been declining steadily since mid-March 2026, although aluminium ingot inventories remain relatively high due to delayed downstream demand recovery and cautious purchasing amid elevated aluminium prices. Speaking at the company’s...
On May 15, an advertisement was created by Manaksia Aluminium Company Limited, an Indian manufacturer of value-added, secondary aluminium products, in the editions of Business Standard (in English) and Ek Din (in Bengali). The reason behind the advertisement in the traditional newspaper is to...
Nam Lee Pressed Metal Industries Limited, a Singapore-based aluminium manufacturing company, reported higher revenue and stable profit for the first half of the financial year ended March 31, 2026, supported by stronger aluminium and reefer container sales. Revenue for the six months rose 28 per...
Shares of Sundaram Clayton were in focus after the company released its audited FY26 financial results, reporting a turnaround in net profit following a large one-time gain from asset monetisation. The company, which manufactures aluminium die-cast components for the automotive sector, reported...
On Tuesday, the Government of Haryana passed approval for several primary industrial projects and incentive packages under the Haryana Enterprise and Employment Policy (HEEP) 2020. It aims to reinforce manufacturing capacity, investment, as well as state-wide employment generation across multiple...
Over the years, the Middle East has been a notable contributor to the global primary aluminium production and trade. Out of the 6-6.5 million tonnes produced in the region, 5-5.5 million tonnes are exported, underlining the lion’s share of the production being shipped overseas. This share accounts...
Perfectus Aluminum and several related businesses have agreed to pay a combined USD 549.5 million to resolve allegations tied to unpaid customs duties on aluminium extrusions imported from China. The settlement involves Perfectus Aluminum Inc., Perfectus Aluminum Acquisitions LLC and four...
OSH Cut CEO, Caleb Chamberlain, announced last week that their second US factory is nearly operational and will be located in the Cincinnati metropolitan area. The company plans on investing USD 10 million to equip the 70,000 square-foot facility for on-demand metal fabrication, and it is...
Maan Aluminium Limited is showing signs of a sideways market trend after earlier bearish movements, according to recent technical and financial indicators. Weekly MACD indicators stay bearish, and monthly indicators continue to show mild weakness. Daily moving averages have turned mildly bullish,...
Foshan Dajia Electromechanical Technology Co., Ltd. is expanding its focus on automated and precision-based surface treatment systems for the aluminium industry through its Mingtu Painting division. Based in Foshan, the company develops anodising, electrophoretic coating, electrostatic powder...
Australia has wrapped up its latest anti-dumping review of Malaysian mill-finish aluminium extrusions, keeping duties on some producers and scrapping measures on another company. Under the decision, which will take effect from June 3, 2026, LB Aluminium will continue to face a floor price...
Texarkana Aluminum has rolled its first coil following the commissioning of a major hot mill expansion project at its Texas facility, featuring a new four-stand hot tandem mill supplied by Mino. The project began in 2023 after Mino received a contract to design, supply, and commission the mill. The...
Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited reported higher revenue and profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, supported by stronger volumes and better realisations across aluminium foil businesses, carbon steel, stainless steel, and speciality alloys The company recorded a 22 per cent rise in...
