Japan imported 1.36 million tonnes of downstream aluminium products in January–August 2026, down 6.2 per cent from 1.45 million tonnes in the same period of 2025. The latest figures show lower overall imports, with shipments from the UAE seeing the biggest decline among the five leading exporters listed, while imports from Australia also fell. Japan’s total imports decline Japan’s downstream aluminium imports stood at 1.36 million tonnes through August 2026, a drop of around 90,000 tonnes, compared to shipments in 2025 during the same period. However, annual imports remained broadly stable over the previous three years, rising from 2.11 million tonnes in 2023 to 2.12 million tonnes in 2024, an increase of 0.3 per cent. In 2025, imports edged up by a further 0.1 per cent to 2.12 million...
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...
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The global leader in the development, manufacturing, and recycling of aluminium products and solutions, Constellium celebrates the 10 th anniversary of its International Scientific Council (ISC), established in 2013. Over the past decade, the ISC has played a crucial role in guiding Constellium's research and development initiatives, promoting innovation, supporting sustainability goals, and addressing challenges in the dynamic field of materials science. Comprised of five distinguished academic members from global laboratories and universities, the Council offers high-level advisory support and recommendations for R&D, innovation strategies, climate change mitigation plans, research collaborations, and expanding Constellium's scientific network. The Council has delved into diverse...
Bonnell Aluminum comes in support of the International Trade Commission, wherein the entity needs to conduct exclusive investigations on the unfair aluminium extrusion trade imports from 14 countries. This declaration was made public on November 17, and the results of the investigation would be made public upon completion. A subsidiary of Tredegar Corporation, Bonnell Aluminum is a well-established and respected entity in the aluminium industry, renowned for its superior quality and innovative extruded aluminium products. With over 65 years of experience, the company has remained adaptable to the ever-changing dynamics of the industry, displaying a steadfast dedication to excellence and innovation. Bonnell's custom aluminium extrusions cater to a diverse range of markets, including...
Victor Hammed, a native of the Nigerian historic city of Ilesa, Osun State, completed his primary and secondary schooling in his hometown before attending Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife. Graduating with distinction in Materials Science and Engineering, Victor has emerged as a prominent figure in cutting-edge scientific exploration. His expertise lies in the intersection of nanotechnology and green chemistry, where he has forged a path marked by comprehensive academic training and pioneering research endeavours. Like sustainable or circular chemistry, green chemistry is an area of chemistry and chemical engineering focused on designing products and processes that minimize or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances. Over the years, Victor has consistently demonstrated...
On Saturday, November 18, Israel launched a drone firing two missiles at an aluminium plant outside the southern Lebanese market town of Nabatiyeh, which caused fire and widespread damage, according to National News Agency. The News Agency said that firefighters and ambulances rushed to the aluminium plant but did not mention the casualties of the strike that occurred around dawn. The drone targeted the aluminium plant on the Toul-Kfour road at 4 a.m. Israel, for the first time, targeted an industrial facility during the recent violence, reported Arab News. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military related to the strike but did not say that the army is currently striking Hezbollah targets. Israel carried out the strike after Hezbollah attacked Israeli posts on Friday,...
The downstream sector is blooming sequentially with an optimistic outlook for the future. Sepalumic, a leading aluminium systems designer and distributor for the building industry, invested 30 million euros to inaugurate a new extrusion plant and modernize its Genlis facility. The company aims to solidify the Genlis site as its industrial hub and address current transition challenges in the building industry. The inauguration of the new extrusion plant and modernization of the finishing facility took place on November 16. Shandong Weiqiao Entrepreneurship Group introduced six new aluminium alloy materials at the 8th International (Sanya) Aluminium Industry Chain Green Development Summit Forum in Sanya, Hainan. These materials have autonomous intellectual property rights and hold a high...
On November 10th, Huilong Aluminum Group announced that to implement the company's development strategy further, optimise the company's organisational management system, and improve operational efficiency, the company plans to acquire 27 per cent of the equity of its holding subsidiary Anhui Huilong Group Donghua Agricultural Materials for RMB 53.79. Anhui Huilong Group Huialumum New Material Technology Co., Ltd. plans to sell 17 per cent of its equity. Additionally, Anhui Huilong Group Huialuminum New Material Technology Co., Ltd. has expressed its plans to sell its entire equity stake of 100 per cent in Maanshan Dasong New Material Technology Co., Ltd. for a sum of 49.3 million yuan. Anhui Huilong Group Huialuminum New Material Technology Co., Ltd. (hereafter referred to as "huialuminum...
Yinbang (Anhui) New Energy Material Technology Co., Ltd. is in the trial production phase of its new project. The project is a significant investment made by Yinbang Metal Composite Materials Co., Ltd., with a total investment of no less than RMB 5 billion. The construction content includes an aluminium alloy plate ingot semi-continuous casting production line, hot continuous rolling production line, cold rolling and cold finishing production line, finishing production line, heating furnace, annealing furnace, tension bending straightening line, and other supporting public and auxiliary facilities. Upon reaching full potential, the company expects to generate annual sales revenue of around RMB 10 billion, with the main operating profit not less than RMB 1 billion. The project aims to...
Hind Aluminium Industries Limited announced its second quarter financial results ended September 30, 2023, whereby it posted a plunge of 65.96 per cent in net sales year-on-year from INR 1.41 crore to INR 0.48 crore. However, on a quarter-on-quarter calculation, the net sales in Q2 registered an increase of 26.32 per cent from INR 0.38 crore. Hind Aluminium also reported that its net profit in Q2 FY2023-24 was INR 3.83 crore, down by 10.30 per cent year-on-year from INR 4.27 crore. The net profit also edged a quarter-on-quarter fall of 32.09 per cent from INR 5.64 crore, despite a quarterly growth in net sales. The fall in profit owes to weaker aluminium prices. The company’s earnings per share (EPS) decreased to INR 6.25 in the September quarter of 2023 from INR 6.67 last year. Hind...
On November 17, EPI, the provider of high-quality, precise engineering jobs in UAE's aviation, oil & gas and defence sectors, declared that they had been contacted with a deal to manufacture prototype aluminium components for use during the assembly of Coyote® Counter-UAS interceptor. Raytheon, an RTX enterprise, is overseeing the Coyote® programme, which will be displayed during the Dubai Airshow today at Dubai World Central. EPI has been offered the first contract by Raytheon to supply prototype quantities of machined aluminium and assembly parts for the Coyote® Counter-UAS interceptor. The contract includes manufacturing, complex machining, unique processes and surface treatments, quality assurance, and sub-assembly of the parts and their materials. The agreement is a testament to...
As the European Commission concludes its 12 th sanctions package against Russia in response to the Ukraine-Russia geopolitical crisis this month, various options are under consideration, ranging from mildly impactful to potentially significant. Of particular concern is the possibility that specific measures within the more substantial category affect European importers and consumers rather than Russian exporters and producers and could also threaten the EU's green agenda, a key policy initiative. According to information from market insiders, European Union (EU) countries are reportedly contemplating imposing new sanctions on Russia. These potential measures include restrictions on Russian military and information technology and a proposed ban on importing Russian aluminium products such...
Sumitomo Metal, a key supplier of nickel-cobalt-aluminium (NCA) cathode materials to Panasonic lithium-ion batteries used in Tesla electric vehicles, is expanding its annual cathode production capacity by 24,000 metric tonnes in Niihama, western Japan, by 2025 from the current capacity of 60,000 tonnes. To meet the surging demand for electric vehicles, the company is also exploring options to produce cathode battery materials in the United States and other regions. This move is expected to help Sumitomo Metal reinforce its position as a leading supplier of cathode battery materials and contribute to the development of the electric vehicle industry. The managing executive officer of Sumitomo Metal, Katsuya Tanaka, asserted: "Where and when to increase our production capacity next time...
Sepalumic invests 30 million euros to inaugurate a new extrusion plant and modernise its Genlis facility, aiming to address transition challenges and establish the site as its industrial core in the building industry. Sepalumic, a leading aluminium systems designer and distributor for the building industry, marked a significant milestone on November 16 with the inauguration of its new extrusion plant and the modernisation of its finishing facility in Genlis, Côte-d'Or. Investing 30 million euros in this venture, the company aims to address current transition challenges and solidify the Genlis site as its industrial hub. Olivier Cros, the General Director of Sepalumic, cited the evolution of the historic Genlis site, stating, "It has evolved over time, and we are inaugurating the last...
The 8th International (Sanya) Aluminium Industry Chain Green Development Summit Forum occurred in Sanya, Hainan, on November 9th. During significant scientific advancements in Weiqiao Aluminium Alloy, the Shandong Weiqiao Entrepreneurship Group introduced six new aluminium alloy materials that own autonomous intellectual property rights and have attained a prominent global standing. The summit conference was watched by a collective of leaders, guests, industry experts, and business representatives, marking a significant time in history. During the press conference, Zhang Hai, the President of Weiqiao Lightweight Research Institute, provided insights on the newly introduced WQAL ® WHS 340, 370, 400 high-strength corrosion-resistant aluminium alloy, WQAL ® CHF 110, 130 anti-fatigue cast...
During a recent gathering between the European Commission and representatives from Japanese industry to deliberate on the European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Measures (CBAM) pertaining to steel and aluminium, the Japan Iron and Steel Federation (JISF) emphasised the apprehensions within the industry. The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is a system designed to impose a levy on imported goods originating from countries and regions that demonstrate reluctance towards global warming countermeasures. The European Union (EU) initiated a reporting system in October 2023, laying the groundwork for its comprehensive implementation scheduled for January 2026. This mechanism applies to six categories of imported products, encompassing items such as steel, aluminium, and cement. In...
SUS Corporation, a prominent supplier of aluminium frames and die-cast components for the automotive and other manufacturing sectors, has been able to overcome workforce shortages and restore production with the help of ABB YuMi cobots (collaborative robots). As global supply chains continue to face major disruptions, SUS Corporation opted for domestic production in Shizuoka, Japan, to better manage lead times and introduce greater flexibility. The Managing Director of ABB Robotics Automotive Business Line, Joerg Reger, asserted: "Reshoring is increasingly viewed as a way to address the challenges of disruptive supply chains and uncertainty, but it can introduce complexities of its own." "Our range of flexible automation solutions can help resolve these, and we're delighted to see that...
BMW has officially ceased the production of combustion engines at its primary facility in Munich. This strategic move, which had been anticipated for an extended period, aims to repurpose the Bavarian plant to manufacture electric vehicles. In November 2020, BMW made a significant announcement about the complete relocation of combustion engine production. The manufacturing of these engines has now shifted to Steyr in Austria and Hams Hall in the UK. The symbolic conclusion of this transition occurred in November 2023 when the last eight-cylinder engine was assembled at the Munich plant. This marks a pivotal moment for Bayerische Motorenwerke, concluding 60 years of engine production in Munich. The conversion for producing electric vehicles (EVs) is underway, focusing on transforming the...
Azerbaijan Industry Corporation OJSC consistently engages in meetings with foreign companies, particularly investors, to enhance the value chain within its fields of activity, foster the creation of competitive products, and diversify its portfolio. Efforts are underway to establish new collaborations. Facilitating this initiative, the Baku office of the Korea Trade and Investment Promotion Agency actively promotes trade relations between Azerbaijan and Korea, aiding Korean companies in direct investments in Azerbaijan. With the backing of this Baku office, the Azerbaijani market has seen the entry of the Republic of Korea's "Institute for Advanced Engineering" and "Lemon Metal Inc.". The collaboration resulted in a meeting between the management teams of "Azerbaijan Industrial...
Arab Aluminium Company (AAC), an Egypt-based company specialised in extruding aluminium profiles for architectural and industrial applications, announced its financial results for the first nine months of 2023 (ended September 30). According to Arab Aluminium’s financial indicators filed to the Egyptian Exchange (EGX) on November 12, the company’s net profit after tax decreased by 74.9 per cent year-on-year, amounting to EGP 4.911 million. During the corresponding period of the previous year, the company’s net profits after tax stood at EGP 19.587 million. Revenues fell 13.2 per cent year-on-year to EGP 252.965 million during January-September 2023, down by 13.22 per cent from EGP 291.494 million in the same period a year earlier. Arab Aluminium Company, established in 1976, has an...
