Australia could turn more of its aluminium and copper resources into higher-value battery components, with a new report from national science agency CSIRO identifying opportunities to strengthen the country's domestic battery manufacturing capabilities. The report, The Future of Australian Battery Manufacturing: Cell Cans and Current Collector Foils, examines how Australia could use its existing industrial expertise, materials and manufacturing capabilities to produce key components for lithium-ion and emerging sodium-ion batteries. Rather than focusing solely on the country's critical mineral resources, the analysis explores practical ways to move further downstream and capture more value through local manufacturing. The opportunity comes as global demand for batteries continues to grow,...
Germany and France share one of Europe’s busiest downstream aluminium corridors, and the metal flows in both directions. In the first seven months of 2026, aluminium flat rolled products (FRP), which cover aluminium plates, sheets and strips (HS code: 7606), as well as aluminium foil (HS code: 7607), crossed the border each way, amounting to a total of around USD 692 million. However, the bilateral trade flow is tilted towards Germany, which remains France’s largest FRP supplier. Nonetheless, the inter-dependence remains as the countries do exchange the same products but engage in cross-border trade of specialised high-value products and alloys, feeding the demand on either side. The trade figures for January–July 2026, as compiled from the International Trade Administration, highlight...
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The European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA) has launched a redesigned website, www.alufoil.org The site is dedicated to providing comprehensive information on the European aluminium foil industry. The website has a new look and feel and features an overview of aluminium foil, its history, market information, Alufoil properties and applications. The re-design incorporates performance optimised navigation to enable access to the right information quickly and easily. It also offers a search facility to locate EAFA’s member companies and potential suppliers of alufoil products.
The Fenestration China 2011 was held in China International Exhibition Center (New Venue), Beijing during November 2nd-4th, 2011[Wednesday ~ Friday]. Guangdong Weiye Aluminium Co., Ltd. promoted several kinds of excellent windows, such as 55 and 65 thermal break and 86GT which has received appreciation from purchasers in aspects of design, property and structure.During the expo, technical engineer of Guangdong Weiye Aluminium Co., Ltd. explained products characteristics and properties,and also expounded products design concept to the public.The participants spoke highly of the company’s caring service. This expo provided a good chance for the company to show their technology and quality of products as well as largely improve their image thus leaving a good impression for the public.
The world famous auto parts manufacturer Neapco Holdings recently announced set up of its first Asian office in Shanghai. The office is established to serve automotive suppliers in Asia and provide customers with procurement services. Robert Hawkey, CEO of Neapco Holdings said: “The Shanghai office is an important step to expand our global customer and supplier base.It will help us achieve great development in China’s manufacturing business.”
Midas Holdings Limited announced its financial results for the 3 months and 9 months ended September 30th 2011. Group revenue rose 4.6% from CNY 248.0 million in the 3 months ended September 30th 2010 to CNY 259.3 million in Q3 2011. The Group's Aluminum Alloy Division recorded 5.0% increase in its Q3 2011 revenue to CNY 248.3 million which accounted for approximately 95.8% of total revenue. The Transport Industry remains the largest revenue contributor to the Group's Aluminum Alloy Division accounting for 80.5% of the division's revenue in Q3 2011. The others segment which included mainly the supply of aluminum alloy rods and other specialized profiles for industrial machinery contributed 19.3% of revenue to the Aluminum Alloy Division. Revenue contribution from the Power Industry...
Alcobond Manufacturing, producer of both standard and fire retardant aluminium composite panels, officially launched the company at The Big 5 exhibition. Alcobond claimed the company is experiencing fast and sustained growth with many prestigious contracts despite global recession. The company has established a large export market in over 20 countries within a short span of time, and is now focusing on its rapidly growing UAE market. Alcobond’s new factory possesses a current installed capacity of 1.2 million sqm per annum, which will be increased to 3 million sqm per annum in 2012, as sales cross 1 million sqm by the end of 2011. The directors leveraged their over 35 years of experience in construction and industry in Dubai to launch the company on a fast track to growth, investing an...
The most active SHFE aluminum contract prices slipped rapidly after s brief rally on Wednesday. In the afternoon, prices dropped further, and consumption in South China spot market decreased significantly as a result. With the approach of month end, downstream buyers were facing financial pressure, dragging down spot aluminum prices. Prices hit new low again despite support at RMB 16,100/mt due to the unchanged low selling interest of cargo holders. Mainstream transactions were done at RMB 16,100-16,130/mt. Trading market was modest in general.
The recent years` rapid growth has made Sapa the largest Profiles Extrusion company in the world. In order to better capitalize on the synergies within the profiles area and streamline the operation, Sapa Profiles will be organized as one business area. John Thuestad has accepted a position as Business Area President for Sapa Profiles reporting to the President and CEO of Sapa, Svein Tore Holsether. He will assume this role as of 1 February 2012, and will be a part of the Corporate Management Team at Sapa. In addition he will take on the role as BA President for Profiles Europe. Sapa Profiles will set up its new head-office in Lausanne, Switzerland and John Thuestad will re-locate there. "Sapa is the world`s largest aluminum extrusions company and by organizing our Profiles` operations as...
Recently,Chinalco Guizhou Aluminum Alloy Factory tried hard to improve aluminum profiles quality, to control losses and lay a solid foundation for the year-end production and management. Aluminum alloy factories were with less production in the fourth quarter. It is hard for the factory to gain rich profits from aluminum profiles under such circumstances,thus through overall labour productivity,proper management and optimization of indexes,production was increased and management achieved profits. In order to improve quality and overcome personnel shortage, the factory opened two production lines at the same time. Also they strengthened maintenance and handled faults in time to ensure sustained production.
Taiwan-based Apaq Technology has developed chip aluminum solid capacitors for use in smartphones, tablet PCs and Ultrabook PCs, while fellow makers Lelon Electronics has extended production from aluminum electrolytic capacitors to market-niche solid capacitors, according to industry sources in Taiwan. Japan-based Nippon Chemi-Con and Nichicon had dominated the global supply of solid capacitors used in motherboards until Taiwan-based Apaq, Lelon and Taiwan Chinsan Electronic Industrial stepped into the product line following expiry of conductive polymer patents held by Germany-based Bayer AG, the sources pointed out. Apaq currently has a monthly production of 70-100 million solid capacitors. Specifically for use in small-sized terminal devices including smartphones, tablet and Ultrabook...
Aluminum products and recycling firm Novelis Inc. has purchased nearly all of the outstanding shares in its Korean subsidiary for $350 million in cash. Novelis on Nov. 17 announced a deal with Taihan Electric Wire Co. Ltd. and other shareholders to buy 31.2 percent of the company, a move that would give Atlanta-based Novelis direct control over more than 99 percent of the subsidiary's shares. The decision reflects the importance of Asia to the company's long-term growth strategy, said Phil Martens, the company's president and CEO, in a news release. "We believe this transaction will provide Novelis with greater control of our manufacturing assets in the region, while at the same time helping to drive our ongoing initiatives for globally integrated operations," Mr. Martens said. The share...
Amcor Australasia, New Zealand’s leading beverage can manufacturer for more than two decades, has invested a further $40 million in its South Auckland plant to double production and bring new capability to the local beverage market. Officially launched today to dignitaries and industry representatives, the new line in boasts leading-edge, global technology. The Wiri site currently produces around 300 million aluminium cans a year, accounting for around 70 per cent of New Zealand’s beverage can production, and employs 77 co-workers. Production capacity is expected to double when the new line becomes fully operational, which may lead to additional local employment opportunities over time. The installation of this new line gives New Zealand beverage producers access to leading, innovative...
The government must not allow imports of aluminum products, particularly from China, without significant value addition. The pricing of such products should not be less than similar products that are domestically available. Also, these imports should attract a significant duty to protect the domestic industry, said KSS Murthy, general secretary of Aluminium Association of India (AAI). “The cheaper imports from China are hurting the industry in general. Only products that have more than 30 per cent value addition should be allowed to be imported,” he said. Australia, which suffered due to cheaper imports, has now made stringent rules to ensure that the Chinese products are not dumped and Germany also is on the way to bring such rules, he said. Foils, castings, extrusions are the main...
Research and Markets has announced the addition of Supplier Relations US, LLC's new report "Aluminum Die-Casting Foundries Industry in the U.S. and its International Trade" to their offering. This latest 2011 Aluminum Die-Casting Foundries Industry report provides the most updated market research on the industry. Its scope contains analysis on the industry's key financial data, competitive landscape, shipment and inventory data, upstream and downstream industries, and trade data. This 2011 report's 168 pages and over 150 charts and tables cover the domestic market, global market and overseas growth opportunities. Find the latest data on shipments, inventory, international trade, and essential industry price indices available through October 2011. Relying on over a decade of historic data...
Alcoa and Embraer have inked a sharing contract for a new technology, which will use the proprietary aluminum alloys and superior manufacturing and design methods of Alcoa along with its fastener technologies for helping in the advancement of Embraer’s high-performance wing solutions and metallic fuselage for its airplane series. Embraer is the main commercial jet manufacturer and is one of the primary exporters of Brazil. Alcoa is the primary provider of aluminum plate, sheet, forgings and extrusions, and fasteners to the aerospace industry and Embraer. This new deal will influence the new technology improvements and aerospace technology experience of Alcoa for supporting Embraer in making high-performance aluminum aircraft by means of the latest aluminum products that contain lithium...
China Zhongwang Holdings Limited, ("China Zhongwang" or "the Company", together with its subsidiaries "the Group"; Stock code: 01333) today announced a joint venture agreement with China Railway Materials Shenyang Company Limited ("CRMSC"), a subsidiary of China Railway Materials Commercial Corporation, for the establishment of CR Zhongwang Aluminium Company Limited ("CR Zhongwang"), a joint venture in the PRC, to develop the trading of nonferrous metals, nonferrous metal products and metallic materials and import and export business. CR Zhongwang, a 49:51 joint venture of China Zhongwang and CRMSC, is proposed to have a registered capital of RMB100,000,000 which shall be contributed by the two equity owners on a pro-rata basis. CRMSC is a subsidiary of China Railway Materials Commercial...
Hertwich Engineering, Austria, successfully commissioned a continuous homogenizing and sawing plant at Fonderie Pandolfo in Maniago, Italy. The company belongs to Pandolfo Alluminio. With the new billet production line Pandolfo produces the billets for its own extrusion plant and for sales and processes the extrusion scrap within the own plant. This reduces costs. The Hertwich Engineering homogenizing plant ensures best possible, consistent product quality. The supply package of Hertwich Engineering comprised ultrasonic inspection station, billet saw, gas-heated continuous homogenizing furnace, cooling station and a packing station, besides automation of the entire system. The plant is designed for a net production of 60kt/y of billets. Billet diameters range from 178 to 356mm in general,...
Expansion plan is bringing dozens of new jobs to a Manitowoc business. Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry has dealt with the economic ups and downs, but says it's coming out stronger than ever and wants to grow even more, while helping the city's economy. "They're committed to Manitowoc. The jobs are huge, especially in this economy, and I think the commitment to Manitowoc is even more so," Mayor Justin Nickels said. The Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry has been a fixture in Manitowoc for almost a century. It's looking like it will stay that way for many years more. "We wouldn't be expanding if we didn't think we could fill capacity," the company's Kory Brockman said. Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry employees are excited about what's next -- and for them that means a 35,000-square foot addition and 43 new...
Cosma International, an operating unit of Magna International, has signed an agreement with the shareholders of the BDW technologies group under which Cosma will acquire BDW's four operations. BDW is a vacuum high-pressure aluminum die caster and expects full year 2011 sales of approximately EUR160m. Cosma will acquire two operations in Germany, one in Poland and one in Hungary. BDW's current customers include Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari and ZF. "This acquisition expands and complements Cosma's ability to deliver lightweight solutions for complex body-in-white structural and chassis components in steel, aluminium or aluminium-steel hybrid to customers around the world," Magna said. "The combination of Cosma's proven record for body structure and chassis engineering...
