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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As of March 31, 2025, Wisconsin Aluminium Foundry, the leader in aluminium and copper-based alloy casting, has officially announced its strategic expansion plan by acquiring Anderson Global, based out of Michigan. Image source: iStock The acquisition intent of Wisconsin Aluminium Foundry is foremost to accelerate its internal capabilities alongside the other foundry facilities that are currently operating in North America. This shall further generate job opportunities and make further investments in advanced technologies and equipment to make the process of each foundry streamlined. With over 40 years in the world of foundry, Anderson Global have successfully accumulated more than 50 journeymen machinists, superlative engineering talent and advanced machinery that help in producing...
India's engineering goods exports experienced a decline in value during February 2025, marking the first monthly fall since April 2024, affected by slower exports of aluminium, steel, copper, and iron. According to the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC), India's export value stood at $9.4 billion in the specific month, compared to $9.08 billion a year ago. That reflected an 8.62 per cent decline, bringing the past nine-month growth streak to an end. However, despite the monthly fall in February, cumulative export value for the past ten months continued to show growth, with a moderate year-on-year increase of 7.98 per cent. Interestingly, the export value for the period from April to February FY2025 reached an all-time high, amounting to $105.85 billion versus $98.03 billion...
Aluminium businesses, brace yourselves as your base metal commodities are getting pricier, and it’s not just a minor blip. The latest round of US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports is sending shockwaves through industries that rely on these materials. From roofing to manufacturing, businesses, as well as homeowners, are starting to feel the pinch. And, with no exemptions in sight, the future looks even tougher for those loyal to aluminium. Image Source: https://www.rcmindustries.com/ A roof too far? Here’s why homeowners are ditching metal roofing Metal roofing has always been a premium choice, known for its durability and sleek aesthetics. But now, thanks to the US government’s 25 per cent tariff on imported steel and aluminium, the cost is becoming prohibitively high. The numbers...
DI Dongil has expanded its business scope to include manufacturing, processing, and selling aluminium products, laying the groundwork for an absorption merger with its subsidiary, Dongil Aluminum. This merger, sought by minority shareholders, aligns with DI's strategic direction in the aluminium sector. Image Source: DI Dongil website At DI's regular general meeting of shareholders, held on the 28th at the Textile Centre Building in Gangnam, Seoul, the proposal to amend the articles of incorporation to reflect this expansion received strong backing, securing 80.25 per cent approval from shareholders. DI primarily manufactures textile materials, while its subsidiary, Dongil Aluminum, along with DI System, manages the aluminium business. The recent expansion of DI's business scope to...
NASDAQ-listed Kaiser Aluminium Corporation is at 52-week low, equivalent to 1 year, with its stock price reaching USD 63.13, a result of persistent market fluctuations. Image source: Equitymaster Kaiser Aluminium has a total of USD 1.01 billion market capitalisation and a beta of 1.37 with a stagnant record of solid dividend yield of 4.75 per cent. At present, the company's current stock trades at a P/E ratio account for 21.78. The company's stock's 1-year change is witnessed to be -29.01 per cent, reflecting a significant shrinkage from the previous year. With this dip, the investors of the company are required to undertake close monitoring, considering the company's current financial performance with respect to the broader economic context and the prevailing industrial challenges...
Litmus Industries, a leading business in Nepal's wires & cables and conductors manufacturing industry, has successfully inaugurated their first aluminium rod manufacturing plant in Ramgram, Nawalparasi. The introduction of this new aluminium rod manufacturing plant is an initiative of the company known as Litmus 2.0, which with time aims to reduce the overall country's dependency on imported aluminium. Image source: Litmus Industries Limited With the inauguration of the new aluminium rod manufacturing, Litmus Industries is expected to provide a high-quality and steady supply of aluminium rods. This shall help the country eliminate its trade deficit. Nepal currently relies on aluminium imports to meet the requirements, including wires, cables and conductors. Moreover, it will create...
Sundaram-Clayton Ltd (formerly Sundaram-Clayton DCD Ltd) has announced the sale of its aluminium die-casting business at the Hosur plant to Gurgaon-based Sandhar Ascast Private Ltd. The procedure was followed by a Business Transfer Agreement valued at INR 163 crore. The company stated that this decision is aimed at streamlining operations, focusing on core business areas, and enhancing shareholder value. Sundaram-Clayton Ltd has finalised the sale of its aluminium die-casting business through a slump sale, effective March 26, 2025. According to a filing with stock exchanges, Sandhar Ascast Private Ltd will make an upfront payment of INR 113 crore by March 29, with the remaining INR 50 crore due by April 15, subject to final adjustments. Sandhar Ascast Private Ltd, formerly known as...
Quaker Houghton, a global leader in industrial process fluids made an announcement of a strategic acquisition on March 25, 2025. The company has entered into a purchase agreement for acquiring a leading supplier of plating solutions and surface treatment, Dipsol Chemicals Co., Ltd. Subject to post-closing adjustments, the purchasing agreement is closed for JPY 23 billion (USD 153 million). Image source: Adobe Stock Dipsol, with its headquarters in Japan, established in 1953 and with over 450 employees globally, holds a strong position for plating chemicals in the Japanese market. The company also has a global presence in Research & Development (R&D) facilities and production which is extended to countries including Asia, Europe and North America. Globally, the company earned a total...
Nanshan Aluminium International Holdings Limited, partly owned by Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd, has reportedly made it to the Main Board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) on Tuesday, March 25, 2025. Bearing the stock code 2610, the company has debuted with an initial public offering (IPO) of HKD 26.60 (RM 15.18), expecting to generate a net value of HKD 2.22 billion. This amount will be primarily used for building and expanding the second 1 million tonnes alumina production facility in Bintan, Indonesia, including constructing ancillary equipment at a deep-water port, expanding capacity in the coal gasification plant, and acquiring machinery and equipment. In July 2024, Press Metal acquired a 25.59% stake in Nanshan Aluminium International Holdings through a share swap in...
Century Aluminum, a global primary aluminium producer with operations in the United States and Iceland, has upgraded its aluminium casting equipment at its smelting plant in South Carolina. The plant boasts casting equipment capable of processing approximately 230,000 tonnes of aluminium annually, delivering standard-grade ingot, extrusion billet, and other products. Image Source: Century Aluminum However, as per reports, the two cooling tunnels were experiencing increased downtime due to outdated controls that had reached their functional limits. As a result, to tackle this challenge Sam Wilson, casthosue technician at Century Aluminum reached out to Miguel Ortiz, product manager at Electrical Equipment Company, a local Siemens distributor and technology solutions provider. Ortiz and his...
Nottingham-based planning consultancy Nineteen47 has successfully guided UK-based aluminium trade extruder Garnalex in obtaining approval for a new 350,000 sq ft manufacturing facility in Ashfield. With offices in Nottingham, Sheffield, and York, Nineteen47 played a key role in preparing a hybrid planning application, which involved coordinating a comprehensive environmental impact assessment and providing 3D visualisation services. Image Source: Company website The approved development covers 1,000,500 sq ft across a 23.75-hectare site. Phase one will see the construction of the new factory, while phase two will accommodate further Garnalex facilities. Upon completion of both phases, the project is expected to generate over 1,000 jobs. Roger Hartshorn, founder of Garnalex, said,” We’re...
Chem-Trend, a mold release products company, has introduced Chem-Trend SL-10187 to meet the rigorous demands of high-pressure aluminium casting. Designed to enhance performance and operational efficiency, the release agent offers improved biostability, delivering a superior finish and greater uniformity in aluminium injection molded parts. The product also facilitates faster and more efficient heat exchange during casting. Its exceptional levelling and spreading properties ensure consistent metal flow and optimised application of the release agent. According to Chem-Trend, these benefits contribute to shorter cycle times, increased productivity, and more efficient dilution of the release agent. Additionally, enhanced weld protection boosts part quality while reducing downtime required for...
FUCHS Lubricants Co., one of the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturers, announced the appointment of Megan O'Meara as the new President of FUCHS North America, effective February 10, 2025. In this pivotal role, O'Meara will lead North American operations and oversee core functions, including sales, marketing, technical, product management, IT, and digital transformation. As a supplier of innovative lubrication solutions covering almost every industry and application, including aluminium, FUCHS has developed a special range of products for cleaning and protecting aluminium that meet all requirements. These products are designed and formulated for parts from both machining and stamping processes. Bringing over 20 years of leadership experience, O'Meara is renowned for her...
India has taken a step ahead to negotiate terms with the United States this week as the date for reciprocal tariff implementation, as announced by the US federal government, is approaching soon. To make things official of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), the teams from both nations are going to make BTA the key focus of a scheduled meeting within the next couple of days. With such an agenda, a team of United States (US) officials, headed by Assistant Trade Representative Brendan Lynch, are coming to New Delhi to have talks with their counterparts in India. Image Source: https://www.asiainglobalaffairs.in/ Both parties seek to furnish the first phase of a mutually worthwhile arrangement by fall 2025. The meetings are organised a week ahead of the United States reciprocal...
Hydro, a leading aluminium and renewable energy company, is making a major investment in a new wire rod cast house at its aluminium smelter in Karmøy, Norway. Set to begin production in 2028, the facility will supply aluminium critical for Europe’s energy infrastructure. “This investment will expand the capacity of wire rod to supply our customers with low-carbon solutions needed to develop and expand Europe’s most critical infrastructure. This demonstrates that a productive aluminium industry has good growth opportunities in Norway,” says Eivind Kallevik, President and CEO of Hydro. With an annual capacity of 110,000 tonnes, the cast house marks Hydro’s largest investment in Norway in a decade. It will produce aluminium wire for power cables, a vital component of Europe’s energy...
Thursday, March 20, marked a significant milestone for the Indian aluminum industry. NALCO reported a 2.1 per cent growth in a single day, while Kumar Mangalam Birla-led Hindalco unveiled plans to invest INR 45,000 crore (USD 5.22 million) in its aluminum and copper segments. Image source: Hindalco Industries At Hindalco Industries' new brand identity launch, Birla said: We are committing INR 45,000 crore across the aluminium, copper and specialty alumina businesses to deliver upstream and next-gen high precision engineered products to our customers." While announcing the plans, Birla reiterated Hindalco's position as a global leader in aluminium, copper, and specialty alumina. He said Hindalco is India's largest fully integrated company, with primary aluminium production expanded from a...
More anti-dumping duties are on the way to Chinese aluminium products. After India, now the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states are imposing duties on China for flooding their countries with aluminium products at unfair prices. The news came on Thursday, March 20, after the GCC Ministerial Committee, composed of industry ministers, announced the move officially. This decision follows the recommendation from the GCC Permanent Committee for Anti-Injurious Practices in International Trade to impose import tariffs on aluminium alloy products originating from China. The duties being levied on Chinese aluminium products include flat or grained rectangular (including square) aluminium alloy sheets, plates, coils, strips, coated or coloured, with a 2-8 mm thickness. Why this move? The growing...
The ongoing debate about the impact of the Trump administration's tariff increase from 10 per cent to 25 per cent on India's aluminium exports is generating considerable discussion. While various industry leaders offer different viewpoints, it is essential to understand India's current aluminium export relations with the United States. According to the data revealed by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, India's aluminium exports to the US were valued at US$946 million during 2023-24, following USD 1,097 million worth of exports in 2022-23. Image source: Vedanta Official trade data suggests India's aluminium export value to the US exceeded USD 1 billion for two consecutive years. In 2021-22, the value reached USD 1.1 billion, marking a sharp rise of 117.5 per cent Y-o-Y, compared to...
