Alumil India, the fully-owned Indian subsidiary of Alumil Group, has successfully delivered advanced fenestration solutions for NICMAR University in Pune, transforming a precast campus vision into a functional, durable and future facing learning environment. The project required approximately three hundred windows within a tight timeline which was successfully delivered by Alumil India. The project deployed Alumil’s top-hung window systems combined with sleek mullions and glazing. “NICMAR University presented an opportunity to demonstrate how fenestration can become an integral part of both a building’s architecture and its performance. The project required us to respond to large openings, intensive daily usage, acoustic and weather considerations, safety, and the specific challenges of...
Anshika Jain resigned as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Golkonda Aluminium Extrusions Ltd. on October 24, 2026, citing personal reasons. The company informed the Bombay Stock Exchange about her resignation under Regulation 30 of the SEBI Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements Regulations, 2015. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " In her letter, Jain said there were no other reasons for her resignation beyond the personal reasons mentioned. She also asked the Board to accept her resignation and complete the required formalities under the Companies Act, 2013. Managing Director Geeta Sethi signed the disclosure on behalf of the company’s Board. The...
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Nissan's Casting Australia Plant in Dandenong South has officially received the Australian-made certification, allowing all its towbars and aluminium castings to display the iconic green-and-gold kangaroo logo proudly. This certification is granted under rigorous standards, confirming that the final, significant transformation of the product occurs within Australia. The Australian-made logo is one of the nation's most trusted and recognised symbols. According to Roy Morgan's research, it enjoys 99 per cent national recognition, with 91 per cent of Australians expressing a desire to see more Australian-made products available in the market. "The Nissan Casting Australia Plant is a true local automotive manufacturing success story, and it's one we're incredibly proud of. Earning official...
Capral Aluminium marks the 20th anniversary of its Bremer Park facility in Bundamba, Queensland, which also gives the company a reason to celebrate the evolution of Australia's aluminium extrusion industry. The facility was opened in 2005 as the largest extrusion plant in the Southern Hemisphere. Since then, it has stood tall as a symbol of Capral's commitment to innovation and local manufacturing excellence. Image source: Capral Aluminium The Bremer Park facility, which was built as part of Capral's USD 120 million-worth development project for rejuvenating Southeast Queensland's industrial landscape, has been a sign of modernisation with three state-of-the-art extrusion presses capable of manufacturing extruding profiles up to 420mm wide, 20kg/m weight, and 16m in length, utilising...
DTE and Dynamic Concept have joined forces to bring a cutting-edge molten metal analysis and handling solution to the aluminium industry. This powerful partnership blends DTE’s advanced laser-based technology with Dynamic Concept’s expertise in metal transfer systems and automation—creating a fully integrated offering for aluminium producers. At the heart of the solution is DTE’s real-time molten metal analysis system. Using laser-based sensors and AI-driven insights, it delivers instant, continuous data on molten metal composition—giving operators a live, full-process overview like never before. This not only boosts process efficiency and control but also helps cut operational costs and carbon emissions. Ásdís Virk Sigtryggsdóttir, CCO at DTE, said, “Aluminium producers are seeking ways...
Atomik AM, a trailblazing UK spinout from the University of Liverpool, has secured a £600,000 (US$760,000) boost from the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II to supercharge its growth. Founded by renowned additive manufacturing expert Professor Kate Black, Atomik AM is set to scale its cutting-edge manufacturing solutions with this fresh injection of capital. The funding, provided by NPIF II – Praetura Equity Finance and managed by Praetura Ventures, will fuel a 40 per cent team expansion and support the company's move into larger premises, marking a major leap forward in its mission to revolutionise advanced manufacturing. Hot on the heels of a £125,000($158,337.5)investment from LYVA Labs earlier this year, Atomik AM has secured fresh momentum in its mission to transform metal 3D...
Since January, US President Donald Trump has announced the probable implementation of tariffs. He did not disclose the details then, but the history made aluminium traders susceptible to the future of the global aluminium import-export scenario, which, with time, proved to be true. China’s downstream aluminium product exports deflated while domestic consumption numbers balanced the production vs demand scenario. Image for representational purposes only China’s downstream aluminium domestic sector remained a cornerstone of its industrial economy in the first quarter of 2025, with total domestic consumption touching 9.7 million tonnes. This consumption, spanning multiple industrial segments, was valued at approximately USD 25.2 billion. Q1: Production and consumption The construction sector...
Nikon Advanced Manufacturing has teamed up with the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM), the organisation behind America Makes. Their mission? To push the boundaries of Additive Manufacturing using Constellium’s Aheadd CP1 aluminium alloy. The initiative focuses on enhancing the alloy’s use in the defence and aerospace sectors. Backed by $2.1 million in funding from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense’s Manufacturing Technology Office (OSD ManTech) through America Makes, the project covers the initial two phases of a broader, multi-phase program. Key partners include Constellium, ASTM International, and 3Degrees, along with a consortium of leading defence metal AM specialists from Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX, General Atomics, and Honeywell...
In a strategic move to strengthen its footprint in the automotive aluminium sector, ALMAC announced on Wednesday, May 21 that it has invested an additional $7.5 million (approximately 10.4 billion won) in AR Aluminum through a shareholder rights offering. This marks the second round of equity investment, bringing ALMAC’s total commitment to the venture to $10 million. EA IAL Aluminum, a joint venture formed by ALMAC and a US manufacturer, focuses on producing billets and extruded aluminium products for high-performance automotive applications. This latest injection of capital underscores ALMAC’s long-term vision to dominate the lightweight metals arena. The company emphasised that the move builds on a foundational investment agreement signed in 2023. Adding to its industrial momentum, AR...
Manaksia Aluminium Co., an India-based mining and metal company engaged in manufacturing secondary aluminium products like aluminium rolled, sheets and coils, has announced its financials for the March 2025 quarter, highlighting increased sales and net profit. Image source: equitybulls.com Q4 financials In the last quarter of FY 2024-25, the firm witnessed an increase in sales by 16.45 per cent, amounting to INR 137.07 crores (USD 16.46 million) vs INR 117.71 crores (USD 14.09 million), in Q4 FY2023-24. In case of net profit, the firm generated INR 2 crore (USD 2.42 million) in Q4 FY2025, which was 27.4 per cent higher than INR 1.57 crore (USD 1.90 million) during the corresponding period of the previous year. Q1, Q2 and Q3 at a glance In the financial year 2024–2025, the firm began with...
Amid challenging market headwinds, Hydro has announced the permanent closure of its Birtley extrusion plant in the United Kingdom. The Norwegian aluminium giant cited a sharp drop in demand and tightening recycling margins across the downstream aluminium sector as key drivers behind the decision. The plant, a longstanding part of Hydro's UK operations, is set to cease operations by the end of May, marking a significant shift in the company's regional footprint. The decision follows a detailed consultation process with employees and their representatives. The closure will result in approximately 100 redundancies. Hydro has expressed a strong commitment to supporting affected employees, including offering roles at its other UK sites and providing transition assistance for those leaving the...
May 20, 2025: Hindalco Industries Limited announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended March 31, 2025, posting highest-ever revenue, profit after tax (PAT), and EBITDA. The results include the performance of both Hindalco and its subsidiary, Novelis, for the year 2025. Image source: Hindalco Industries Limited Hindalco – consolidated financial highlights In the last quarter of the financial year 2025, Hindalco’s revenue stood at INR 64,890 crore (USD 7.6 billion), bringing the full-year’s revenue to INR 238,496 crore (USD 27.86 billion). While the company’s Q4 revenue grew 16 per cent Y-o-Y, the full-year’s revenue rose 10 per cent. Profit after tax was INR 5,284 crore (USD 617 million) in Q4 FY2025, up by 66.5 per cent Y-o-Y from INR 3,174 crore (USD 371...
Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI), in collaboration with strategic partner LS Cable & System, has officially inaugurated a new extrusion production hall in Gumi, located in South Korea's Gyeongsangbuk-do province. The state-of-the-art 13,800 m² facility, equipped with a fully automated extrusion line, represents a significant milestone following a €46 million (US$50.1 million) investment. The opening ceremony for the site was held on May 15, 2025. HAI Materials Korea (HAIMK) will produce complex aluminium components for the South Korean market at the new facility. The site features a fully automated extrusion line with a pressing force of 60 meganewtons, along with comprehensive upstream and downstream systems to support advanced manufacturing processes. Also read : HAI expands capacity...
Premier Energies, a fully integrated manufacturer of solar cells and modules, has unlocked two significant joint venture agreements (JV). The agreements unlock significant potential in the solar manufacturing industry. The first one signed with Hyderabad-based Nuevosol Energy Pvt. Ltd., a leading producer of solar PV mounting structures aims to manufacture aluminium-based solar module frames and other value-added components essential to solar module production. Under the agreement, Premier Energies will hold a majority stake in the venture. The JV plans to establish a 36,000 MT per year aluminium extrusion and anodising facility in Seetharampuram, Telangana, to support Premier Energies' solar manufacturing ecosystem. Commercial operations are slated to commence in FY 2027. A 74:26 joint...
With the rising concern about scrap theft, like cable, the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), an agency under the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, with the sector Minister, Hon. Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, is looking to develop a legislative policy framework. With this framework, the agency is looking forward to regulating the downstream aluminium sector in Ghana. Image source: IndiaMART The need for this regulation rose from the ongoing aluminium product and cable thefts in Ghana, which have recently been exposed by the Electricity Company of Ghana. This has created a critical vulnerability within Ghana's industrial landscape. Due to this, Ghana is not only facing economic losses in terms of businesses and state entities but also creating disruption within...
LS Materials is gearing up for a major market push with the completion of its cutting-edge lightweight parts factory in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province. Designed to serve the booming electric vehicle and mobility sectors, the facility is set to kick off mass production in the second half of this year. With bold ambitions, the company is targeting annual sales of 200 billion won (US$148 million) in this space by 2030, signalling its serious intent to become a key player in the future of sustainable mobility. Gumi is the second largest and most densely populated city in North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. South Korea is a major player in the EV market, with a strong focus on both manufacturing and battery technology. South Korea’s electric vehicle market is accelerating at full speed,...
Chinese aluminium producer Novelis Aluminum Zhenjiang has granted Primetals Technologies the Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) for Phase 2 of an automation upgrade at its hot-rolling mill in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu province. This phase involved comprehensive hardware and software enhancements aimed at boosting production stability and ensuring long-term operational resilience. In a parallel development, Primetals Technologies also received the FAC for a full-scale modernisation of the mill’s Level 1 automation system, which included updated operating systems and the implementation of a new human-machine interface (HMI). Phase 1 of the project was executed under a tight timeline, with only eight months between contract signing and final acceptance. Despite facing procurement delays and...
Headquartered in Finland, Potma has created an advanced aluminium honeycomb-structured construction material tailored for high-performance industries. A specialised adhesive developed by Kiilto plays a crucial role in the integrity and performance of these innovative panels. These structures are highly corrosion resistant and comply with stringent fire safety standards, making them a reliable and versatile solution for various industrial applications. Inspired by the natural geometry of a beehive, Potma’s honeycomb structures are ideal for weight-sensitive applications and modular design solutions. Completely recyclable, these panels offer a sustainable solution with minimal hassle. Since there’s no need to remove adhesives or coatings, the panels can be recycled in their entirety, ready...
Advance Central PA, the regional workforce development board, is proud to announce that Chance Aluminum Corporation of Williamsport has received a Governor's Achievement Award. Presented jointly by the Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association and the Department of Labor and Industry, this prestigious award honours companies with exceptional commitment to workforce development, community engagement, and economic growth throughout the Commonwealth. Chance Aluminum was recognised for its strong partnership with PA CareerLink, which has been instrumental in supporting the company's expansion and enhancing employee skill development opportunities. "At Chance Aluminum, our commitment to innovation and growth extends beyond our products – it's reflected in our people," stated Sara Oleck,...
A global leader-manufacturer of proprietary automotive solutions and systems, Uno Minda, announced on May 9, 2025, its plan to develop a new manufacturing facility for two-wheeler alloy wheels in Bawal, Haryana. For the successful development of the new manufacturing plant, the board of directors have approved the total investment of INR 200 crore (USD 24.39 million). Image source: Autocar Professionals The firm reports that the new manufacturing plant has been strategically set up in Haryana as it will aid them in meeting the growing demand as well as in delivering the recent orders. As of now, the existing plant in Bawal has an installed annual production capacity of 1.5 million alloy wheels. The new plant in Bawal, Haryana, is expected to be operational in the second quarter of the...
