US aluminium fabricators, extruders and finished-product manufacturers have launched the American Aluminum Alliance. This is a new trade association representing companies at the downstream end of the country’s aluminium value chain. The alliance brings together manufacturers that use aluminium to...
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...
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On January 27, Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister of Odisha, inaugurated India’s first Flat Rolled Products (FRP) aluminium unit at Hindalco Industries’ Aditya Aluminium plant in Lapanga, Sambalpur district. Achieving a significant milestone in downstream aluminium manufacturing, this involves an...
The Ahmedabad Police have intercepted members of an inter-state gang involved in repeated thefts of aluminium wires from UGVCL power lines in Viramgam, Mandal and Detroj talukas, arresting four persons and recovering stolen material and vehicles worth nearly INR 8 lakhs (USD 800,000). Explore- Most...
SMS Group, on January 21, celebrated the grand opening of its new manufacturing facility, directly reflecting its international expansion strategy. By introducing this state-of-the-art technology, the firm is not only highlighting its growth but is also addressing the increasing demand in one of...
The traditional question, "Is demand going up or down?" is no longer relevant for the downstream aluminium industry. The better questions for 2026 are where demand stays steady, where it weakens, and which products show resilience even though the economy is not looking up. Downstream is where...
According to customs data, China's aluminium foil exports (customs tariff codes 76071110, 76071120, 76071190, 76071900, 76072000) totalled 110,900 tonnes in December 2025, up 1 per cent M-o-M from November but down 4 per cent Y-o-Y. Cumulative aluminium foil exports for full-year 2025 reached...
The Aluminium Association of India (AAI), ahead of the Union Budget for 2026–27, has urged the government to expand the basic customs duty on all aluminium products, including scrap, to 15 per cent. This has been demanded to limit the influx of low-quality imports and protect domestic...
Swisstek Aluminium, a leading Sri Lankan aluminium extrusion manufacturer in Sri Lanka and part of Vallibel One PLC, has opened a dedicated ‘Design Studio’ to support modern aluminium solutions for both homes and commercial building projects. Uncovered at Swisstek’s headquarters on Nawala Road in...
In the underfloor heating and cooling application, especially within the automotive sector and data centres, Bridgnorth Aluminium, the UK's leading manufacturer of flat rolled aluminium coils, is undertaking opportunities, which already include an investment in capital equipment. Given that the...
Maan Aluminium Limited, for its Extrusion Sales & Marketing division, has named Sured Babu D as the new Vice President. By appointing him, the firm is moving its leadership focus to higher sustainable growth in the aluminium extrusion market, especially in sectors like industrial engineering and...
The global aluminium downstream sector, with further alignment with the end-use sector are undergoing some serious changes, driven by everything from major industrial expansions and strategic partnerships to fresh technology launches, policy shifts and market signals. This week’s news highlights a...
As a premier barometer and bellwether of the global foundry industry's development, the 24th China International Foundry Exhibition (METAL CHINA), the 19th China International Die Casting Industry Exhibition (DIECASTING CHINA), and the 19th International Nonferrous and Special Casting Exhibition...
Achenbach, one of the world’s leaders of aluminium foil rolling mills and slitting machines, has just landed the biggest single order in its history. The firm will be providing a cutting-edge aluminium foil plant to Tahweel Metal Industry Corporation (TMIC), as per the supply contract. The...
HARBOR Capital Advisors has marginally trimmed its exposure to aluminium products manufacturer Constellium SE, according to a recent regulatory disclosure in the United States. A Form 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission shows that the investment firm reduced its holding during the...
Shares of Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd saw a sharp upward momentum on Wednesday, January 21, reaching a fresh high of MYR 7.40 (USD 1.83) , and marking a 42.86 per cent rise over the past twelve months. The record was achieved as the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBMKLCI) index went 0.4 per cent...
Ramkrishna Forgings Limited has introduced commercial production at its new aluminium forging unit in Jharkhand on January 20, 2026. With this new project, the company expands the scope and prospects of its manufacturing operations beyond steel. Explore- Most accurate data to drive business...
Ramkrishna Forgings, one of India’s leading manufacturers of forged and machined components, has issued INR 3.4 million (USD 37,067) warrants to promoter Chaitanya Jalan for INR 588 (USD 6.46) per warrant, amounting to a total of INR 19.9 billion (USD 21.7 million) in warrants. To know more about...
Novelis, the leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and a global icon in aluminium recycling and rolling, has appointed Emilio Braghi as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Reporting directly to the President and CEO, Steve Fisher, Braghi would be taking up his new responsibilities...
On January 5, 2026, the first trading day after the New Year's holiday, the SMM A00 aluminium price surged by RMB 850 per tonne in a single day, surpassing the largest single-day increase of any day in 2025. As a result, aluminium billet processing fees across regions rapidly pulled back, generally...
