Ford has produced more than 5,000 large aluminium unicastings at its Shelbyville Technical Center as it advances manufacturing preparations for the Fathom midsize electric truck, scheduled to launch in 2027. The castings are being used for process testing and prototype assembly at the company's Louisville Assembly Plant. The Fathom will feature two large aluminium unicastings that replace 146 individual structural parts, significantly simplifying the vehicle's architecture. Ford says the approach reduces vehicle mass and improves overall energy efficiency, while introducing a different method of assembling vehicles through its new Universal Production System. The two large structures form the front and rear sections of the vehicle. By consolidating numerous components into fewer castings,...
AMAG Group reported around a 59 per cent increase in earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) to EUR 181 million (USD 202 million) in the first nine months of 2026, compared with EUR 114 million (USD 127 million) in the same period last year. Revenue rose 16.4 per cent to EUR 1.3 billion (USD 1.4 billion) from EUR 1.1 billion (USD 1.2 billion) in the first three quarters of 2025. Net income after taxes increased about 142 per cent to EUR 82 million (USD 91 million), up from EUR 34 million (USD 38 million). The Austrian aluminium producer attributed its performance to strong operations at its Ranshofen site, higher shipment volumes in the Rolling Division, and attractive market conditions for its Canadian aluminium smelter interest, Alouette. Cost-efficiency...
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EPI, a key contributor to UAE’s Defence, Aerospace, and Oil & Gas industries is broadening its manufacturing capabilities to support the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. On 28 th September’20, the announcement was made on the sidelines of the two-day Global Aerospace Summit, which takes place virtually from Abu Dhabi. EPI will manufacture aluminium trailing edge ribs for use in the 787-commercial aircraft. The serial assembly lines will be an extension to the Abu Dhabi facility, with the processed parts additionally going through EPI's surface treatment plant launched previous year. The plant is part of an industrial collaboration agreement between Tawazun Economic Council, Boeing Defence, Space & Security (Boeing) and EPI, to build a chemical processing plant that would ramp up its existing...
Brazil has the third-best advanced industrial sector in The Americas. The Latin American nation’s one-third of GDP has been contributed by its diverse industries range from automobiles, steel and petrochemicals to computers, aircraft, and consumer durables. Brazil’s import of aluminium tubes and pipes during 2017-19 was recorded at 5014 tonnes and the expenditure occurred stood at $24.72 million. The import for 2020 has been analysed to remain at 3077 tonnes and expenditure to stand at $14.56 million. However, when the 2020 import volume and expenditures get added with the existing three years it depicts 8091 tonnes and $39.28 million respectively. In 2017, the import of aluminium tubes and pipes remained at 2600 tonnes and foreign revenue expenditure recorded was $12.48 million, whereas,...
China, the world’s top exporter of aluminium, turned net importer for the first time in July 2020 since 2009. On a year-on-year basis, the country’s imports in July increased seven-fold to record the second-highest level, according to the China customs data. In August, the imports of unwrought aluminium alloy continued to hike year-on-year by 810 per cent, but decreased from the month earlier by 15 per cent to come in at 146,000 tonnes. Arrivals of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products into China came in at 391,297 tonnes in July, higher from the exports of 373,402.3 tonnes in the same month. The surge in China’s July aluminium imports came amid a wide disparity between domestic aluminium prices, as demand rapidly recovered since the outbreak of the COVID-19 earlier this year, and...
Hydro’s aluminium manufacturing plant in Hungary has been certified against Aluminium Stewardship Initiative’s (ASI) Performance Standard and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard. The certification covers all the site’s operations, including its extensive automotive-related activities. “This is a great achievement for us in Székesfehérvár, and a credit to the hard work we put into this. ASI certification is a step forward for us in our sustainability agenda, and it supports our customer demands for aluminium products that are sourced and produced responsibly,” says managing director Frank Iepema. This plant is Hydro’s largest aluminium extrusion plant in Europe, with six presses, surface coating capabilities and 300 machines for fabrication. The facility has been producing structural...
On 22 nd September’20, Aluminium Rheinfelden has applied for protective shield proceedings; these are preliminary insolvency proceedings with high requirements. This enables viable companies to improve their chances of restructuring. Rheinfelden Alu currently employs 256 staffs. Aluminium Rheinfelden, as a supplier to the automotive industry, has a history of over 100years, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the firm has to suffer as the vehicle production has been on halt. Initially, an attempt was made to compensate for the drop in sales with weeks of short-time work, and then the first bad news came in mid-June’20, the axing of 30 jobs. At the same time, company management and the works council said that there should be no redundancies. At that time they were convinced that they could...
The European Commission is likely to impose provisional antidumping duties of up to 48% on aluminium extrusions from China. The Commission opened an investigation in February 2020. The European Commission now found that extrusions have been sold in the European Union “at prices so low that they can be considered dumping and unfair competition to domestic producers.” Profiles, rods, bars, extruded tubes and pipes are covered by the duties “For Hydro’s around 40 extrusion plants in Europe, the antidumping action is a move that will mitigate unfair competition. For our customers, this will contribute to making sure Europe continues to have a viable extrusion industry which will still have a high level of competition due to its many competitors,” said Egil Hogna, Head of Extruded Solutions in...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, China's aluminium billet inventories have continued to increase this week ending on Thursday, September 24, marking the fourth consecutive week of rise. The inventories are now standing at 71,500 tonnes after gaining 3,900 tonnes over the week across five major Chinese consumption areas. Arrivals of higher stocks have led to the hike in inventories this week. The chart below indicates the current status of aluminium billet inventories across China in more details: In Foshan and Nanchang, aluminium billet inventories have increased by 5,100 tonnes and 2,610 tonnes to stand at 24,900 tonnes and 19,910 tonnes, respectively, show the SMM data. But in other Chinese cities such as Huzhou, Wuxi, and Changzhou, aluminium billet inventories have shrunk by...
According to a Reuters report, China’s imports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products stood at 429,464 tonnes in August, the highest in more than 11 years, according to the General Administration of Customs. The increase in import was due to lower overseas prices. China remained a net importer of aluminium for a second consecutive month. August imports hit the highest monthly tally since April 2009, beating July’s strong reading. Imports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products increased from 52,121 tonnes in August 2019. Monthly aluminium imports had been seeing year-on-year gains since May. On a month-on-month basis, imports rose 9.8%. China’s import volumes were higher than its export total of 395,424 tonnes for August. Note to readers : AlCircle brings two-day event for...
Hindalco Industries Limited has continued to reduces its aluminium products price for the second time in a row. With effect from Thursday, 24 September 2020, , the company’s wire rods price stands at INR 156,600 per tonne, marking a drop of INR 1,500 per tonne from INR 158,100 per tonne on September 19. The company is now selling its billets at INR 152,600 per tonne as of Thursday, 24 September 2020, down INR 1,500 per tonne from INR 154,100 per tonne on Saturday, 19 September. Hindalco aluminium ingots price stands at INR 145,500 per tonne, a drop of INR 1,500 per tonne from INR 147,000 per tonne. The Indian aluminium producers generally link prices of its products to the three-month futures of aluminium on London Metal Exchange. The three-month futures of aluminium are down so far in...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has certified AMAG Austria Metall AG against Custody Standard Certification for aluminium remelting/recycling, casting, and rolling activities at production facilities in Ranshofen, Austria. High-quality cast alloys are manufactured in Ranshofen from recycled aluminium, destined for use in a wide range of end-use sectors such as aircraft, architecture, automotive and transportation, packaging, and sporting goods. AMAG has a strong focus on recycled materials and the realisation of closed loop concepts. In September 2018, AMAG’s Ranshofen plant was certified against the ASI Performance Standard. Fiona Solomon, Chief Executive Officer at ASI, said: “We warmly congratulate AMAG on their ASI Chain of Custody Certification. Having a scrap utilisation rate of...
The EU Commission on 23 rd September’20 has approved Gränges’ acquisition of the Polish flat-rolled aluminium producer Aluminium Konin. The acquisition is thereby approved by all relevant competition authorities. Today’s announcement is followed by the 28 th November 2019 Gränges’ agreement to acquire Aluminium Konin from Boryszew Group. The transaction was subject to regulatory approval by relevant competition authorities. The acquisition will strengthen Gränges’ product offering and presence in Europe and contribute with strong positions in new attractive niche markets. The deal amount of Gränges acquirement to Aluminium Konin was signed for SEK 2.3 billion on a cash and debt-free basis. Aluminium Konin adds new capabilities and capacity to expand Gränges’ offering for future...
Maan Aluminium has been conferred the Two Star Export House by the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce and Industry in accordance with the provision of Foreign Trade Policy, 2015-20. “Two Star Export House Recognition Certificate has been issued on September 10, 2020, which is being received by the Company on September 22, 2020, according to the company statement. Maan Aluminium, engaged in the business of manufacturing of aluminium profiles and other related activities, reported net sales of INR 49.93 crore in the June quarter 2020, down 63.26% year on year. Net profit declined by 29.39% to stand at INR 1.61 crore in June quarter 2020. The company had reported net profit of INR 2.28 crore in June quarter 2019. EBITDA stood at INR 3.65 crore in June 2020, a drop of...
Hydro has received certification for the supply of Hydro REDUXA aluminium as rolled products, extending the low-carbon portfolio. DNV GL, an independent classification society, has certified the company’s entire process chain, down to finished strip and sheet from the rolling mill in Karmøy, Norway, in accordance with the Hydro REDUXA standard. “This is an important step for Hydro in expanding our low-carbon aluminium offerings. We believe there is demand in the market for these kinds of products across our key segments,” said Einar Glomnes, Executive Vice President for Rolled Products. Hydro REDUXA, made using renewable energy from hydropower, wind and solar, reduces carbon emissions. The Karmøy rolling mill can deliver coils or tailored sheet, mill-finished or painted, from several...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has certified Kunshan Aluminium Co., Ltd. against Custody Standard Certification for its production facilities in Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province. The news came after ASI officially announced on Wednesday, September 23, that it successfully certified the facility for responsible and sustainable aluminium foil production. The facility’s products are destined for the use in downstream sectors, including food, cigarettes, medicine, daily necessities, cosmetics, and other high-end packaging foil and high-grade foil for the electronics industry. The plant has a capacity of 25,000 tonnes of aluminium foil per year. In February 2020, Kunshan Aluminium Co., Ltd. achieved ASI Performance Standard Certification. Fiona Solomon, Chief Executive Officer at ASI said, “We...
Alucast’s fresh £2.5 million investment in its new CNC machining shop is paying off, as the new technology is playing a vital role by supporting the firm to secure new contracts in the electrification sector. The UK’s leading independent aluminium foundry is using its up-scaled five-axis capability and Magmasoft casting simulation to develop and produce a line-up of complex casings and housings for high profile car makers across Europe. Some of these products are liquid-cooled and feature complex core designs, requiring high integrity castings that must be leak-proof and finished with the latest machining techniques. During the early days, the management team at the Wednesbury manufacturer is expecting volumes destined for electric powertrain/vehicles to account for 25% of its turnover...
According to the US Geological Survey data, the United States exported 49,800 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars in June 2020, up by 9,900 tonnes or 24.81 per cent month-on-month. In May, the United States exports were 39,900 tonnes after declining by 8,500 tonnes or 17.56 per cent from 48,400 tonnes in April. In March, the export volume was 69,900 tonnes, meaning April saw a month-on-month decline of 30.76 per cent. So, the hike in the US aluminium semis exports in June was after two consecutive months of decline. On a year-on-year basis, the US aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports in June 2020 decreased by 27.41 per cent from 68,600 tonnes. The United States’ total aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports in the first six months of 2020 came in at 345,000 tonnes, down...
The wheel manufacturer in the Indre, France, Alvance Wheels will supply more than 35,000 aluminium wheels each year for the caravan market. The only manufacturer of aluminium wheels in France, Alvance Wheels (formerly – Liberty Wheels) is facing the economic crisis due to the pandemic in the best possible way. However, production has gradually resumed since the end of August’20 for the 287 employees of the Diors plant. In this context, the signing of a new contract is excellent news. On 21 st September’20, the group announces its collaboration with Tyre-Line Original Equipment, the leader in wheel and tyre assemblies for caravans and leisure vehicles, on the British and European markets. More than 35,000 aluminium wheels will have to be supplied each year. For Alvance Wheels, this is an...
Hindalco Industries Limited’s aluminium products price has declined after remaining restraint for a month. With effect from Saturday, 19 September 2020, the company’s wire rods price stands at INR 158,100 per tonne, registering a drop of INR 1,250 per tonne from INR 159,350 per tonne on August 22. The company is now selling its billets at INR 154,100 per tonne as of Saturday, 19 September 2020, down INR 1,250 per tonne from INR 155,350 per tonne on Saturday, 22 August 2020. Hindalco aluminium ingots price has decreased to stand at INR 147,000 per tonne, a drop of INR 1,250 per tonne from INR 148,250 per tonne on August 22. The Indian aluminium producers generally link prices of its products to the three-month futures of aluminium on London Metal Exchange. The three-month futures of...
