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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British furnace and casthouse expert Mechatherm International has announced the opening of its third Indian office, situated here in Kolkata. This expansion into Eastern India reflects the company's strengthening role under the Chairman Chris Emes to the country's rapidly expanding aluminium sector...
New York State Teachers Retirement System has reduced its stake in Kaiser Aluminum Corporation by 37.1 per cent during the first quarter, according to recent SEC filings. The institutional investor sold 2,552 shares, leaving it with 4,327 shares valued at approximately USD 262,000 by the end of the...
Superior Industries International Inc., based in Southfield, Michigan, and one of the leading suppliers of automotive aluminium wheels manufacturers in the world, announced a transformative acquisition deal that will change the company’s future on July 9, 2025. A group of term loan investors led by...
In a rapidly transforming global aluminium landscape, AL Circle proudly announces the launch of its industry-focused market research report, "Aluminium Foil and its End Uses – Current Trends and Forecast till 2030". As the market for aluminium foil was valued at USD$ 38.55 billion in 2024 and is...
Romanian aluminium producer Alro has commissioned a state-of-the-art electric furnace for ageing aluminium alloy plates, following an investment of 11.5 million lei ($2.7 million/2.3 million euro). The newly installed electric furnace replaces three older gas-powered units, streamlining heat...
A late-night industrial fire lit up the skies over Fort Wayne on Tuesday as firefighters raced against time to contain a blaze at Ward Aluminum Company. The dramatic scene unfolded on Growth Avenue (Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA), where emergency crews faced intense heat, thick smoke, and zero...
India’s electronics manufacturing sector has received a major boost when the Delhi Bench of the Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) granted the benefit of concessional customs duty on aluminium-based copper-clad laminates used in producing metal-clad printed circuit boards...
Guangdong Zhonglian Aluminium has added a new feather to its name with the prestigious “Foshan Standard” certification for its powder-coated 6063-T5 aluminium profiles. The certificate ensures a true testament to the company’s dedication to excellence and innovation. This recognition highlights...
Nigeria, one of the world's leading oil producers and home to over 200 million people, continues to grapple with a range of challenges, from insufficient job creation and limited economic opportunities to widespread mismanagement. Among these pressing issues, inadequate electricity supply stands...
DISA has established a new test foundry in Denmark to help aluminium, steel, brass, bronze, and iron casting producers adopt the highly efficient green sand moulding process. Designed by DISA's foundry technology experts, the facility will conduct production trials to demonstrate that the green...
LB Aluminium Bhd announced that it is acquiring a 6.74-acre leasehold industrial land along with existing buildings in Banting, Selangor, for RM 22 million (USD 5.21 million). In a filing with Bursa Malaysia, the aluminium extrusion manufacturer said the property is being purchased from Lucksoon...
Advancing innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing growth in Southeast Asia. Visitor registration is now open for wire and Tube Southeast Asia 2025, taking place from 17–19 September 2025 at BITEC, Bangkok. Marking the 16th edition of wire Southeast Asia and the 15th edition of Tube Southeast...
As of July 1, 2025, the European Commission has fired the starting gun on what could be one of the most consequential trade decisions for the European aluminium industry in recent years. The Commission has issued an official notice of impending expiry for the anti-dumping duties currently levied on...
Yongmaotai Automotive Technology, a Chinese manufacturer of aluminium alloy auto parts, has announced plans to invest CNY 450 million (USD 62.8 million) in a new factory in Mexico. The move aims to help its European and US clients navigate uncertainties in global trade policies. According to a...
Hind Aluminium, a maker of aluminium and alloy conductors and aluminium wire rods, recently changed their evaluation to reflect a neutral posture in the face of operating performance issues. The company reported a steep year-over-year profit decline of 53.5 per cent, with Q4 FY24-25 profit after...
In a move that underscores the growing importance of advanced process analytics in metals manufacturing, Iceland-based metals analytics specialist DTE has announced a strategic collaboration with Arconic Corporation, a global leader in aluminium products, including sheets, plates, and more. The...
Patriot Aluminum is relocating from its former facility in Denton, Maryland, to a new site on Whitehurst Drive near Seaford, Delaware. The company has purchased a 45,000-square-foot warehouse and is investing $4.8 million to equip and upgrade the facility for the production, assembly, and...
Runaya, a Vedanta Group company renowned for its zero-waste and zero-discharge aluminium processing facility, is moving towards a strategic investment roadmap, indicating a significant shift toward integrated, export-ready, sustainable manufacturing solutions. Future growth & strategic focus By...
