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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Woke Machinery Co., Ltd. stands out as the leading manufacturer and exporter of state-of-the-art equipment for creating integrated door, window, curtain wall, and insulated glass for the construction sector. They are committed to delivering top-quality window and door equipment to their customers, thanks to their operation management of high precision, advancement, and speciality. Their focus on technological innovation is evident in their continuous improvement of technical research and development, which enables them to develop high-end products with advanced levels. Moreover, they strictly enforce the ISO 9001:2000 international quality certification system, which is a testament to their commitment to quality. This has earned them a respected brand in the industry. The products offered...
Aluminium Association of India (AAI), an apex body representing the entire value chain of the Indian aluminium industry, has requested the government to provide rates for aluminium special economic zones and export oriented units (EOUs) under the RoDTEP scheme. The Association suggests that once the RoDTEP rates are declared for SEZs and EOUs, the country will start seeing improvements in the domestic industry and experience enhanced exports. RoDTEP stands for The Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products (RoDTEP) scheme, introduced by the government to neutralize the taxes and duties levied on exported goods that used to be otherwise not credited or remitted or refunded in any manner at the centre, state, or local level. This scheme came into effect in September 2021. "While...
thyssenkrupp Aerospace, a leading global provider of supply chain solutions for the aerospace industry, has been providing dedicated supply chain management services, raw materials, and value-added services to The Boeing Company and its worldwide network of subcontractors since 1998. They have recently renewed the contract to keep serving Boeing with aluminium components for the aerospace industry. With a strong focus on aluminium flat and extrusion products, thyssenkrupp Aerospace manages a global control tower for Boeing's materials supply chain, delivering solutions that go beyond the value-added services of a traditional materials distributor. Leveraging its extensive worldwide network, thyssenkrupp Aerospace operates multiple facilities across North America, Europe, and Asia,...
The downstream aluminium market saw an eventful week from October 9 to 13, with Vietnam initiating its first anti-dumping sunset review on Chinese aluminium profiles, Novelis Europe ruling out Russian aluminium from the metal supply tender, Airbus renewing its supplying contract with AMAG, and so on and so forth. The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam issued Notice No. 2537/QD-BCT on October 3, 2023, to commence implementing the first anti-dumping sunset review investigating aluminium profiles originating from the People's Republic of China. The specific Vietnamese tax codes associated with the products under investigation are 7604.10.10, 7604.10.90, 7604.21.90, 7604.29.10 and 7604.29.90. To know more: https://bitly.ws/Xg2K At LME Week, Novelis Europe announced to rule out Russian...
Established in 1998, China-based Feng Erda Group has undergone two decades of growth and has evolved into a diversified, large-scale, and standardised group company. The company has been successfully successfully added to AL Biz's database of over 1600+ confirmed clients. AL CircleBiz is a first-of-its-kind global online marketplace connecting millions of buyers and sellers across the aluminium value chain. It is a devoted platform to the aluminium industry and witnessed enormous growth in both supply and demand within six months of its launch. Feng Erda Group has a workforce of 680 individuals and a combined asset value of 2.8 billion. It operates within four prominent sectors, including the metal abrasive business department, alloy business department, engineering technology business...
CFK CNC-Fertigungstechnik Kriftel GmbH has secured a new deal with Deutsche Bahn to supply additively manufactured braille handrail signs for German railways. By using the high-performance Aluminium alloy Aheadd® CP1, provided by Constellium, CFK will be able to manufacture these parts at high build rates without compromising quality, resulting in cost reduction for AM parts and improved product performance. The company's cutting-edge Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing technology is capable of producing customised handrail signs with different messages, including braille, and of varying lengths in a single production run. Arvid Eirich from Deutsche Bahn asserted: "Our team is committed to driving the development of 3D printed solutions to not only combat supply...
According to a recent report, a Chinese city, Lingbi County in Suzhou, Anhui, has witnessed the commencement of the first phase of Xinran aluminium profile project, which is believed to boost the development of the city with new job opportunities and power industry by creating a need for energy. The project has involved a total investment of RMB 5.3 billion. The production workshop manufactures aluminium profiles by extruding round aluminium rods through a hot extrusion machine. New energy auto parts, photovoltaic modules, construction, and other industries are the key areas where aluminum profiles are used widely. Lingbi County Xinran aluminium profile project, funded by Anhui Xinran New Material Co., Ltd., is built over 900 mu of land. It has 105 aluminium profile production lines and...
The European Union is gearing up to investigate excess capacity in China's steel industry, potentially leading to a 25 per cent tariff being imposed on imports from the second-largest global economy. Furthermore, aluminium is under scrutiny within the EU, with officials considering a 10 per cent tariff on shipments from China and other non-market economies. This investigation forms part of a political accord with the United States, which is set to be unveiled during an upcoming bilateral summit in Washington next week. The agreement will also involve the removal of specific existing US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from the EU. Sources within the EU who are familiar with the plan anticipate its announcement on October 20 by US President Joe Biden, European Commission President...
The United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports continued to shrink month-on-month during July 2023 by 6,600 tonnes or 9.43 per cent to stand at 63,400 tonnes, found the US Geological Survey. The export volume decreased for the second month in a row as the United States exported 70,000 tonnes in June compared to 72,300 tonnes in the previous month. On a year-on-year calculation, the United States aluminium plates, sheets and bars exports in July 2023 flaunted a hike of 62.72 per cent from 37,800 tonnes. From January to July 2023, the United States exports totalled 461,000 tonnes, up by 79.38 per cent from 257,000 tonnes during the corresponding period of the previous year. The United States exported 28,200 tonnes of aluminium plates, sheets and bars to Canada during July 2023...
Novelis, a leading sustainable aluminium solutions provider and world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, has officially announced the renewal of its longstanding partnership with Airbus. This contract renewal marks the continuation of their highly successful and collaborative relationship, which has endured for over three decades. Steve Fisher, the President and CEO of Novelis Inc., said, "The agreement enhances the long-term partnership between Novelis and Airbus and exemplifies our leading role in providing innovative aluminium products and solutions for the commercial aerospace industry. We are excited to continue working with Airbus while advancing the development of valuable products at our Koblenz and Zhenjiang sites." Novelis has secured a contract to provide Airbus with...
Airbus Helicopters has recently announced its collaboration with TRUMPF for the use of its 3D printing technology to produce titanium and aluminium components for its helicopter vehicles and Airbus aircraft. In this partnership, TRUMPF will supply multiple metal 3D printing systems to Airbus Helicopters’ new 3D printing centre in Donauwörth, Germany. The company aims to use TRUMPF’s 3D printing technology to produce structural components made of high-strength aluminium for its electric-powered CityAirbus experimental high-speed Racer helicopter, as well as the Airbus A350 and A320 passenger aircraft. Additive manufacturing technology has become increasingly relevant in the aerospace industry due to its potential to reduce weight, leading to lower fuel consumption and costs. Airbus...
Henan Mingtai Aluminium made a public announcement on October 9 regarding its business performance for September. The sales figures for September indicate that 97,800 tonnes of aluminium sheets and foil were sold, along with 10,000 tonnes of aluminium profiles. In the first half of September, the sales volume for aluminium sheets and foil reached 915,800 tonnes, while the sales volume for aluminium profiles amounted to 10,400 tonnes. On October 9, Henan Mingtai Aluminium responded to inquiries from investors on an interactive platform. The company conveyed that the production line for its new project has been established to recycle aluminium ingots and hot-rolled billets. Additionally, the construction of cold rolling and foil rolling equipment is currently underway. Upon completion,...
Extrusion is a metal shaping process that involves forcing a workpiece through a die to alter its cross-sectional profile and achieve a desired shape. There are several variants of extrusion, such as direct extrusion, indirect extrusion, cold extrusion, and hydrostatic extrusion, each tailored to specific applications. In extrusion, a piston or plunger is employed to apply compressive force to the workpiece. Aluminium and plastic are among the most frequently extruded materials. In this process, tubes, hollow pipes, frames, doors, windows, and structural components are commonly fabricated. The North American aluminium extrusion market has experienced notable growth, largely propelled by increasing demands across various sectors, including construction, consumer goods, machinery and...
Italian aluminium casting machine manufacturer Idra, a key supplier to Tesla, has expanded its customer base by securing deals with Ford, Hyundai, and a European automotive company. These automakers are exploring the use of gigapresses, massive casting machines that Tesla has pioneered for producing large single pieces of vehicle underbodies. Gigapresses enhance production efficiency, reducing the workload for robots. These casting machines create front and rear underbodies integrated with battery packs to form a three-piece chassis for battery electric vehicles (BEVs). During an industry event, Idra showcased its "gigapress 6,100," which exerted a clamping force of over 6,000 tonnes and featured the Ford brand. Additionally, Idra has been testing an even larger gigapress, the "9,000,"...
The Foshan General Chamber of Commerce and Foshan Enterprise Federation recently unveiled the "2023 Top 100 Foshan Enterprises, Top 100 Manufacturing Enterprises, and Top 100 Private Enterprises" list on September 27th. In 2023, Guangdong Weiye Aluminium Factory Group Co., Ltd. achieved notable rankings in various prestigious lists in Foshan. Precisely, the company was placed 76th in the "Top 100 Enterprises in Foshan," 60th in the "Top 100 Private Enterprises in Foshan," and 38th in the "Top 100 Manufacturing Enterprises in Foshan." These rankings reflect the company's commendable performance and standing within the local business community. There are 152 firms in this year's top 100 list, representing the strength and influence of well-known enterprises in Foshan, with a total operating...
Scottish Chemical Industries (SCI) is a leading manufacturer and exporter of foundry products. Established in 1984, the company has provided high-quality products to the Aluminium, Steel, Copper, and Brass foundry industry for over 35 years. SCI has expanded to five manufacturing plants in Mumbai and two in China, producing over 350 foundry products. Foundry material suppliers are crucial in the aluminium industry as they provide the necessary raw materials and equipment required for the casting process. The quality of foundry materials affects the efficiency and effectiveness of the casting process, and subpar materials can lead to a waste of resources and time. Some of the foundry materials offered by Scottish Chemical Industries (SCI) are: Degasers Grain Refiners Foundry Fluxes Fused+...
Shinhwa, a leading automotive manufacturer, made a significant investment of $42 million in 2020 by opening its first manufacturing plant in Auburn. The plant brought with it many job opportunities, and since then, Shinhwa has expanded with two large projects dedicated to aluminium part production for electric vehicles. The first plant will be utilized for assembly, while the third plant will be an aluminium melting plant. Yoonho Lee, the company's president, expressed great satisfaction in Shinhwa's partnership with Telsa Motors, which will be used to produce collaborative EV aluminium components for the Electric vehicle giant. Auburn was the perfect location for Shinhwa, according to the Deputy Director of Economic Development for the city of Auburn, Arndt Siepmann. Shinhwa has plans to...
Airbus, the world's largest manufacturer of airliners, renews the aluminium rolled products supply contract with AMAG Austria Metall AG, which positions the company to capitalize on escalating aircraft production rates and an expanded market presence. Over the upcoming years, the aluminium producer, based in Ranshofen, will continue delivering certified rolled products to Airbus, predominantly intended for use in the structural components and exterior panels of all Airbus aircraft models. AMAG and Airbus have forged an enduring partnership that commenced with a supply agreement in 1995. Over the years, the volume of deliveries has consistently grown, owing to their unwavering commitment to top-tier quality and reliability. An integral factor in this progress has been the substantial...
