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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BASF's Coatings division, specifically the Surface Treatment global business unit operating under the Chemetall brand, recently inaugurated its new Global Aluminum Competence Center in Giussano, Italy. This milestone significantly advances Chemetall's capabilities as a leading provider of surface...
Hindalco Industries, a prominent player in the aluminium industry under the Aditya Birla Group, faces hurdles from the influx of low-cost aluminium foils due to recent policy changes. Satish Pai, Hindalco's Managing Director, sheds light on the company's strategies amidst this scenario. Hindalco...
In 2023, Bühler sailed through a challenging and unpredictable global environment, achieving heightened profitability and enhancing its equity ratio. Leveraging its status as an innovative solution provider, the company capitalised on numerous opportunities, securing a larger market share amid...
Introducing the latest innovation from SPIROL, the Series CL6000 lightweight Compression Limiters, crafted from lead-free aluminium with precision machining. Compression Limiters play a crucial role in fortifying high-stress joints within plastic assemblies, mainly where bolts are employed to...
On Monday, February 12, Novelis, the world’s leading producer of aluminium flat-rolled products and recycler, announced the third quarter results for the financial year of 2023-24, revealing net sales of US$3.94 billion, down by 3.9 per cent Q-o-Q from US$4.1 billion and 6.19 per cent less Y-o-Y...
America Makes: Elementum 3D's new aluminium feedstock receives approval for commercial 3D printing of the broader initiative named "Proliferation of AM Materials Datasets," funded by the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense and the Air Force Research Laboratory, with Elementum 3D receiving up...
In a recent development, Greek aluminium products manufacturer Aluminco is set to vote on a proposal to squeeze out minorities at its Serbian unit, Aluminco Sar. The extraordinary shareholders' meeting, scheduled for February 26, will address this significant move by Aluminco. Aluminco, a pioneer...
In December, Italian industrial production saw a predictable recovery, with a detailed analysis suggesting that energy-intensive sectors might be on the verge of a turnaround. However, disruptions in the Suez Canal and subdued demand are currently constraining the potential for a significant...
LG Chem has inked a colossal cathode material supply contract with General Motors (GM), setting the stage for a formidable partnership in the North American market. Valued at an impressive 25 trillion won, this agreement, announced on Feb. 7, is poised to reshape the landscape of electric vehicle...
Alro, a significant player in Europe's aluminium industry, recently invested USD 2.75 million in a cutting-edge electric furnace, supplied by SECO/WARWICK. This move aligns with the company's commitment to eco-friendly practices, replacing three gas-fired furnaces. The new furnace not only enhances...
In recent years, the Indian foundry industry has experienced consistent growth, buoyed by rising demand across multiple sectors, including automotive, engineering, energy, and infrastructure. Numerous foundries are embracing modernisation initiatives to enhance production efficiency and promote...
The aftermath of Evergrande's collapse has sparked worries about China's property market, potentially leading to reduced demand for raw materials from the region's top metal producer and putting pressure on suppliers throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The Evergrande Group Evergrande Group,...
In a disclosure on February 6, 2024, China's Henan Mingtai Aluminium Industrial reported the sale of 106,800 tonnes of aluminium plates along with foil in January. In the same month, the aluminium sheet manufacturer from China produced a total of 110,800 tonnes of the material. Established in 1997...
ADDAM GmbH, a specialist in aluminium 3D printing, is reportedly forming a partnership with IMR metal powder technologies GmbH to innovate sustainable solutions for the additive manufacturing sector. This collaboration is expected to revolutionise the delivery of aluminium alloy powders in the...
On Monday, February 5, the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association communicated that aluminium product export from China to the European Union, covered by the carbon border tariff, fell 30 per cent Y-o-Y in 2023. The Association showed that China exported 689,000 tonnes of aluminium products...
Shandong Development and Reform Commission recently released the list of key projects in 2024 focusing on green, low-carbon, and high-quality development in the region. A total of 3 projects were selected for the list, which included – high-end lightweight aluminium plate belt project of Shandong...
The United States' aluminium plates, sheets and bars imports from January to November 2023 totalled 916,000 tonnes, experiencing a year-on-year fall of 33.14 per cent from 1.37 million tonnes, found the US Census Bureau data. In November, the United States imported 74,000 tonnes of aluminium...
Evtec Aluminium Limited, a leader in designing and manufacturing complex aluminium castings, has reportedly entered into a supply contract with Jaguar Land Rover. According to the deal, the former will supply automotive components to Jaguar for its new line of electric vehicles. Evtec is a...
