In recent weeks, the domestic spot aluminium ingot market has exhibited notable regional divergence. While basis levels in East China and the Central Plains have remained relatively stable, the South China market has seen its aluminium ingot basis strengthen independently to a year-to-date high....
SuperAlloy Industrial is pushing into semiconductor equipment components as it seeks to build a second growth engine alongside its established automotive wheel business, with customer validation of aluminium chamber components now under way. The Taiwanese aluminium manufacturer reported...
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Meltio, the leading manufacturer of wire-laser metal deposition systems, leaps forward and presents a new generation of metal 3D printers conceived to introduce metal additive manufacturing to the world of industrial production outside of niche areas. The new Meltio M600 is designed to solve...
Xingfa Aluminium Holdings anticipates an attributable net profit of at least RMB 780 million for the fiscal year ending December 2023. This projection marks a significant increase from the approximately RMB 457.8 million profit recorded in 2022, as stated in a filing submitted to the Hong Kong...
The Polish company Extral Aluminium (Extral Sp. z o.o.), which specialises in aluminium extrusions , has enhanced its manufacturing capabilities to serve the construction, automobile, and machinery sectors better. This enhancement includes acquiring a new aluminium extrusion press and procuring a...
Volker Backs (in the picture on the right), a member of the management of Speira GmbH, is the new chairman of the AD aluminium semi-finished products trade association. He was elected by the general meeting of the aluminium semi-finished products trade association in Düsseldorf without a dissenting...
The workshop for the aluminium alloy strip 2# production line for automobiles at Chinalco Ruimin has been completed. The goal is to commence production by the end of August. This includes installing the steel structure and heating area of the gas-electric furnace and 80 per cent completion of the...
Recently, Southwest Aluminum's Melting and Casting Plant achieved a significant milestone with the successful trial production of a large-scale new aluminium alloy square ingot. This accomplishment marks a pivotal step forward, providing a solid foundation for the upcoming rolling research of this...
Welcome to AL Circle’s 22 nd edition of e-Magazine, “Aluminium Castings Industry: Focus 2024” , a publication dedicated to exploring the latest trends, innovations, and insights within the dynamic realm of aluminium casting sector. As the global economy continues to evolve, the demand for...
Chinalco Aluminum Foil and Longxi Aluminum Foil recently bagged the prestigious "Excellent Innovative Enterprise" title for 2023 in Dingxi City. A significant gathering was held on March 4th to boost the robust development of industry, science, and technology and the high-quality advancement of the...
The downstream segment of the aluminium industry plays a crucial role in processing and utilizing aluminium, a versatile and lightweight metal highly esteemed for its wide applications. This sector serves vital roles in numerous automotive, aerospace, construction, packaging, and electrical...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, the operating rate of leading domestic aluminium downstream processing companies increased by 3.2 percentage points week-over-week to 60.2 per cent last week. However, annually, the operating rate fell by 2.8 percentage points. The W-o-W increase could be...
Japan has a well-established aluminium casting industry with a long history of producing high-quality aluminium products for various sectors, including automotive, electronics, construction, and aerospace. Aluminium as a metal has been a key player in Japan's manufacturing sector, contributing...
On Tuesday, March 5, the US Department of Commerce announced the implementation of preliminary countervailing duties on aluminium extrusion imports from China, Indonesia, Mexico, and Turkey, claiming to protect the business of domestic extrusion manufacturers. For each country, the Department of...
According to an analysis conducted by Rakuten Trade, Malaysia's top aluminium extrusion and fabrication company, P.A. Resources Bhd, is poised for sustained earnings expansion over the next several years. This growth trajectory is expected to be fuelled by various factors, including a significant...
FIMIGroup has proudly unveiled its latest acquisition, FRANCI Spa, an esteemed Italian company with roots dating back to 1955. Renowned for its expertise in designing and manufacturing moulds and equipment for the automotive sector, FRANCI Spa also excels in producing mechanical components for...
The e-Magazine " ALuminium Casting Industry: Focus 2024 " by AL Circle delves into the development of technology in the aluminium casting sector, shaping production methods, operational strategies, and overall industry standards. Digital transformation is one of the most trending words in the...
Located in Nuremberg, Germany, with a rich heritage spanning over 150 years, Graphite COVA stands out as a leading global carbon and graphite manufacturer. Our commitment to quality is evident through our ISO 9001:2015 certification. As a premier manufacturer of carbon and graphite materials, we...
Hycast, a technology company committed to delivering sustainable and safe casthouse solutions. We claim and endeavour to be the best at what we do. Our technology enables the production of aluminium products of superior quality through fully automated casting lines for Billet and Slab, including...
Depending on the type of aluminium alloy to cast, automatic casting machines should be equipped with a precise and powerful metal-level control system. The filling phase of the mould is challenging because we are faced with harsh conditions, mainly due to the presence of flames and smoke that can...
