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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Bonnel Aluminum, a subsidiary of Tredger Corporation, has collaborated with the United States of America Department of Labour and Aluminum Extruders Council(AEC) to introduce an apprenticeship programme specially designed to upskill the potential aluminium extrusion workers. With national accreditation and potential funding from the DOL, the programme is also available to existing employees who want to focus on a specific trade career path. The initial programme came in 2023 with an agenda to recruit and groom industrial maintenance technicians in a two-year apprenticeship regime. Later this year, the second phase of the programme was announced, specifically designed to train the aluminium extrusion press operators and die shop technicians. The second phase is all set to roll out in 2025....
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, China’s comprehensive Purchasing Manager Index (PMI) for the aluminium processing industry rebounded in September above the 50 mark since May. It recorded a month-on-month surge of 18.1 per cent, driven by the PMIs of aluminium plate/sheet and strip, aluminium foil, industrial aluminium extrusion, primary aluminium alloy, and secondary aluminium alloy. All the sectors mentioned above registered PMIs above 60 per cent, signalling positive growth in the manufacturing and service sectors. As per SMM’s data, China’s average PMI for the aluminium processing industry stood at 61.7 per cent, withstanding a weak PMI level in the construction aluminium extrusion sector. Demand improvement for industrial extrusion products, especially in photovoltaic and...
Norsk Hydro has announced the appointment of Erik Fossum and Jeff Lehman as unit president of aluminium extrusion units in Europe and North America. Extrusion Europe is the largest business unit in Hydro Extrusions, with 8,300 employees. Extrusion North America is the second largest unit, with 5,600 employees and revenues of EUR 5.4 billion last year. Erik Fossum is succeeding Bruno D’hondt in his new position after serving several management roles in Hydro since 1995, including seven years as head of the company’s primary aluminium commercial team. He also led Hydro Extrusions’ Precision Tubing unit, which focuses on heat transfer applications for the automotive and HVAC industries. Before being appointed as a unit president of Hydro Extrusions North America, Jeff Lehman has served Hydro...
According to the intellectual property records of Tianyancha, Shandong Nanshan Aluminium has been granted a patent titled "A Product of Al-Mg-Cu Series Aluminum Alloy L Profile with High Stress Corrosion Resistance for Large Aircraft and Its Manufacturing Method." The patent was applied with the authorisation announcement number CN116411210B in March 2023. The patent abstract reveals that the invention provides a method for preparing an Al-Mg-Cu series aluminium alloy L-shaped extruded material with enhanced resistance to stress corrosion cracking, specifically designed for large aircraft. The technique involves several key steps: alloy composition matching, casting, uniform heat treatment of round ingots, extrusion processing, pre-stretching, pre-sawing, solution heat treatment,...
Headquartered in South Korea, ILJIN, one of the leading manufacturers of automotive and industrial bearings and chassis components, is marking its foray into the aluminium forging market, enhancing its production capabilities. The announcement was made by Governor Kay Ivey, 54th governor of Alabama. The company is set to invest nearly $100 million for the new forging operation in Auburn, Alabama. "By combining our in-house forging capabilities with world-class technology, we'll be able to produce the highest quality and lowest cost aluminium forgings for our customers," said John Dix, president of ILJIN USA. ILJIN plans to set up its new operation in an existing Auburn Technology Park North facility, where it will create around 160 jobs. The raw aluminium forgings produced at the Auburn...
Amidst Renewable Energy India Expo 2024, GenX PV announced the establishment plan of its aluminium frame manufacturing site in Raipur, besides its present unit in Bengaluru, India. Piyush Agarwal, Founder and Managing Director of GenX PV, reaffirms the company's commitment to quality and efficiency. He said, "With our fully integrated aluminium frame facility and backward integration into junction box manufacturing, GENX PV is not just expanding its capacity but redefining the end-to-end ecosystem for solar panels. Our innovative product portfolio, which includes advanced diodes and precision-engineered components, ensures we are meeting the demands of tomorrow's solar energy landscape. By controlling every aspect, from raw materials to finished products, we are delivering unmatched...
Alro Slatina, one of the biggest aluminium companies in Romania and Europe, has commissioned a new cutting-edge aluminium processing facility, Cutsmart Systems, which has fed on an investment of RON 13.7 million (EUR 2.7 million). The new facility, equipped with advanced, cutting-edge technologies, will boost the efficiency of Alro's unique precision cutting technique to meet more complex design specifications of aluminium products from end-user sectors like aerospace, automotive, and electronics. Cutsmart Systems is capable of handling high-volume production with precise and flawless output, allowing Alro to maintain its dedication to providing value-added services to clients. Marin Cilianu, Alro's Chief Executive Officer, said: "This facility will not only expand our capabilities but...
Sarginsons, an advanced aluminium diecasting firm in Coventry, has been awarded a £6 million grant aimed at expanding its workforce, upgrading equipment, and enhancing its recycling network. The foundry will collaborate with partners, including Aston Martin, on a research initiative to develop lighter vehicle components. About the programme Sarginsons plans to utilise 100 per cent recycled aluminium in vehicle production to enhance sustainability and reduce costs while maintaining performance standards. The initiative will also incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) to design new chassis components for an existing Aston Martin model to lower development costs. The programme is funded by the not-for-profit organisation Advanced Propulsion Centre and Innovate UK. Additionally, the funds...
On September 5, the Phase II project of Haimen District Xinjiang Technology (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. was officially launched, focusing on aluminium and titanium alloy production. This marked the completion and commencement of operations for a major provincial industrial initiative—China Aerospace Equipment's new titanium alloy material project, with a total investment of RMB 2 billion. The Phase II alloy project builds on the success of the Phase I magnesium alloy new material precision initiative. Since construction began in December 2022, the project has completed the development of a titanium alloy casting workshop, a comprehensive precision processing workshop, and titanium and aluminium alloy production lines. It now features automated precision forming production lines for titanium alloy...
In the final determinations concerning the anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations for aluminium extrusion imports, the U.S. Department of Commerce has named fourteen countries that have sold, dumped, and subsidised aluminium extrusions into the United States, violating international trade rules. Those countries include China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, Vietnam, and the United Arab Emirates. For violating trade rules, all the countries above have faced anti-dumping duties at rates ranging from 2.02 per cent to 376.85 per cent and countervailing duties at rates ranging from 1.44 per cent to 168.81 per cent. The duties are imposed on aluminium extruded products , including solar panel racking rails,...
Assan Alüminyum, a leading manufacturer in the flat-rolled aluminium sector, in its recently published "Decarbonization Roadmap 2050", has highlighted its commitment and action plans towards the 2050 net zero carbon emissions goal. Assan Alüminyum has mentioned its sequential strategy towards achieving the net zero goals. To begin with, it aims to curb its present carbon footprint to 7 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne by 2030, then to 3 tonnes of CO2 equivalent per tonne by 2035, and eventually to reach net zero by 2050. Action plans towards the goal As one of Europe's largest aluminium foil producers, the company is steadfast about its sustainability efforts and thus has started making significant investments to drive green projects worth $100 million. The projects include energy and...
The US Department of Commerce has set a maximum anti-dumping margin of 3.13 per cent on aluminium extrusions imported from South Korea. According to the South Korean government, this decision is expected to have a limited direct impact on the automotive industry. On September 27, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its final determination regarding anti-dumping duties on aluminium extrusions from 14 countries, including South Korea, China, Colombia, Ecuador, and India, said the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. Almac exempted from anti-dumping duties Notably, Almac, one of the South Korean companies, has been exempted from anti-dumping duties, receiving a calculated margin of 0 per cent. In contrast, other companies, like Shinyang Metal, will face a 3.13 per cent margin. U.S....
According to China customs data, the country's aluminium extrusion exports (HS code: 76041010, 76041090, 76042100, 76042910, 76042990) gained month-on-month in August 2024 after facing a significant decline in the previous month. Growing by 9.85 per cent over a month, China's exports stood at 99,100 tonnes in August versus 90,300 tonnes in July, dramatically down M-o-M by 74.8 per cent . Year-on-year, China's export volume in August 2024 increased by 7.69 per cent, attributed to new orders for extruded construction materials like balcony railings. In the previous month, China's customs department found a drastic fall in export orders due to anti-dumping measures imposed by the United States. Among the export provinces, Guangdong, Shandong, and Jiangsu remained the top three, with Shandong...
On Friday, September 27, the United States Department of Commerce announced its final verdict in relation to the anti-dumping and countervailing duty investigations for aluminium extrusion dumping from several countries, including India. In the verdict, the department named Maan Aluminium as the only Indian exporter with a zero rate of anti-dumping duty. Maan Aluminium Limited, a leader in the aluminium extrusion industry in India, has successfully escaped the United States’ anti-dumping duty, receiving a 0 per cent dumping rate recognition, unlike other Indian companies. Global Aluminium, Aluka Extrusions, and Jindal Aluminium have been assigned a dumping rate of 39.05 per cent. The zero anti-dumping duty means Maan Aluminium will not have to pay additional tariffs to the United States...
Founded in 2003, China-based Yongjie New Materials Co., Ltd has recently developed a new aluminium alloy brand called the 1A25. The 1A25 aluminium alloy grade produced by the R&D team at Yongjie New Materials has successfully passed the review of the National Non-ferrous Metals Standardization Technical Committee. Yongjie New Materials specialises in the R&D and manufacturing of high-performance, high-precision aluminium alloy plates and foils, offering comprehensive aluminium alloy material solutions. After undergoing review, publicity, and other formal procedures, the alloy was successfully registered on July 19, 2024. Developed by the Yongjie Research and Development Center, the alloy's registration application was submitted to the National Non-ferrous Metals Standardization Technical...
LB Aluminium Bhd (KL), headquartered in Malaysia, reported a significant surge in its first-quarter net profit, which doubled year-on-year. This was driven by stronger performances in its aluminium and property divisions. According to its filing with Bursa Malaysia, for the quarter ending July 31, 2024 (1QFY2025), the company posted a net profit of RM8.86 million, a substantial increase from RM4.32 million in 1QFY2024. The group’s revenue soared 35.9 per cent to RM279.76 million, marking its highest in two decades. The aluminium segment saw a 23 per cent revenue jump to RM184.9 million, up from RM150.3 million, attributed to increased sales volumes and higher selling prices. Meanwhile, the property division also performed strongly, with revenue rising to RM94.9 million from RM55.6...
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Craftsman Automation to acquire 100 per cent of the share capital of Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions. Craftsman Automation Ltd, a publicly listed company in India, operates across diverse sectors, including powertrain, aluminium products, and industrial engineering. Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions, specialising in automotive aluminium die-casting, focuses on producing aluminium components for two-wheelers and passenger vehicles. It is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mumbai-based private equity firm Kedaara Capital. The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved the acquisition, as deals exceeding a certain threshold require CCI's clearance to monitor and prevent unfair business practices. "The proposed combination envisages...
China-based Shenhuo New Materials has successfully launched its new energy-power battery materials project, with an annual output of 60,000 tonnes. After two years of intense preparation and construction, eight production lines have officially entered the full-scale trial production stage. According to reports, Shenhuo New Materials' energy power battery materials project, which has an annual output capacity of 60,000 tonnes, achieved a significant milestone. Following the commissioning of the first roughing mill on February 4, 2024, all eight mills completed their material commissioning in just 184 days, with an average commissioning time of only 23 days per mill. This accomplishment sets a new record for domestic mill debugging times in the industry. The project is equipped with eight...
