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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Metra S.p.A., the Italy-based manufacturer of vertically-integrated complex extruded aluminium profiles, has reportedly completed the acquisition of Extruded Aluminium Corp. (EAC), Michigan-based recycled-content aluminium producer, and its affiliated company Belding Machinery and Equipment Leasing LLC. The news came after Metra CEO Enrico Zempedri officially announced the acquisition completion, saying: “The acquisition of EAC marks a significant milestone for Metra as it accelerates our geographic expansion within North America and continues our end-market diversification strategy, including entry into the high growth North American utility grade solar industry.” However, while announcing the news, Metra did not disclose the financial terms of the transaction. Belding Machinery, an...
ALUEXPO, one of the most important organizations in the aluminium industry world, has once again opened its doors to industry leaders and enthusiasts alike. This highly anticipated event serves as a hub for the latest advancements, innovations, and trends within the aluminium sector, fostering invaluable networking opportunities and knowledge exchange. ALUEXPO 2023 – 8 th International Aluminium Technology, Machinery and Products Trade Fair Hannover-Messe Ankiros Fuarcilik A.Ş. Date: 12-14 October 2023 Venue: İstanbul Expo Center, Halls 1, 2 and 3, İstanbul Visiting Hours: 10.00 – 18.00 Participants will establish new networks at ALUEXPO, Europe’s 2nd and Eurasia’s biggest aluminium fair. Take your place in the growing aluminium sector of Turkey and Eurasia by participating in this...
At the London Metals Exchange industry gathering known as LME Week, Novelis Europe announced debarring Russian aluminium from its metal supply tender 2024. It is when the industry people – consumers, producers, and traders come together to buy and sell aluminium for 2024. Emilio Braghi, executive vice president and president of Novelis Europe, said: "We are excluding Russian sources in our 2024 tender to supply aluminium to our Novelis plants in Europe" Novelis currently buys some aluminium from Rusal under contracts signed before the Russia-Ukraine conflict. But since the geo-political war began, the former restrained itself from entering into new deals with the latter for aluminium, said Novelis' CEO in August. "Novelis Europe has been fulfilling some remaining contractual obligations...
The Ministry of Industry and Trade of Vietnam, pursuant to its regulatory authority and responsibilities, issued Notice No. 2537/QD-BCT on October 3, 2023. This notice signalled the commencement of introducing 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 The "sunset" review by the World Trade Organization(WTO) is a law that states that when a country imposes duties on imported products because it feels they are being sold at unfairly low rates (dumping), the levies should generally expire after five years. However, before those five years are up, the government is...
This week, the downstream segment has seen increasing activities with Epsilon Group, a Mumbai-based company, acquiring Johnson Matthey's lithium-ion phosphate cathode active material technology centre in Moosburg, Germany. The financial details of this acquisition have not yet been disclosed. Constellium has sold its three soft alloy extrusion facilities in Germany to Vaessen Aluminium for €48.8 million. The sale was completed after receiving regulatory approval. Constellium is a global leader in providing aluminium solutions for various markets, including aerospace, automotive, and packaging. In 2022, they had a whopping revenue of €8.1 billion. Russia has 150,000 surplus shipping containers due to increased Chinese imports, but the outbound movement is sluggish. This causes an imbalance...
European Union and U.S. leaders are actively working towards unveiling an interim agreement during the upcoming summit scheduled for October 20th. This agreement aims to prevent the reintroduction of trade tariffs on steel and aluminium, imposed initially during the Donald Trump administration. According to a recent report by Bloomberg News, this collaborative effort signifies a significant step forward in averting potential disruptions to transatlantic commerce. The negotiations represent a crucial element of diplomacy between these two economic powerhouses as they strive to foster stronger trade relations while mitigating any potential trade disputes that may arise. The forthcoming summit serves as a pivotal moment for both parties to solidify their commitment to fair and balanced trade...
The Aluminium Federation, ALFED, has recently published a comprehensive report in collaboration with CRU International Ltd. This report delves into the ramifications of the Russia-Ukraine geopolitical crisis on the aluminium industry in the United Kingdom. It carefully analyses the effects of import sanctions imposed by the government in both the short-term and the foreseeable future while presenting viable alternative strategies to ensure a stable supply of primary aluminium. The report aims to safeguard the UK's robust aluminium supply chain, bolster domestic production, and mitigate the repercussions of geopolitical concerns. It examines the direct consequences on UK businesses stemming from the elimination of Russian materials in imports and anticipates the shifts in market dynamics...
Vedanta Aluminium has reportedly brought a new range of advanced wire rods to expand premium offerings for the global power and transmission sector. The new range of wire rods includes T4, AL59, and the 8xxx series, launched on the inaugural day of the Cable & Wire Fair 2023 (CWF2023) in New Delhi. Manufactured by state-of-the-art continuous casting technology, Vedanta’s new range of wire rods are fit for the applications in automotive, building, infrastructure, and electronics. The T4 alloy rod is perfect for the use in high-voltage transmission grids and in the manufacture of optical fibre composite overhead wires, offering the benefits of low-sag high strength and enhanced durability. The AL59 alloy rod boasts a higher strength-to-weight ratio, superior power evacuation, and a...
Established in 2002, Jiangyin Royal Machinery Equipment (JRM) based in Jiangyin, Wuxi city, China has been successfully onboarded by AL CircleBiz to its list of 1600+ verified sellers. JRM specialises in constructing full aluminium extrusion press machine lines and plants. They provide the entire set of aluminium extrusion press equipment and related replacement parts, such as an aluminium extrusion press, an aluminium profile extrusion production line, an aluminium extrusion double puller, an aluminium extrusion single puller, and an aluminium extrusion handing table system, among other things. They specialise in the research, design, production, development, and sale of full aluminium extrusion press machine lines and the supply of related spare parts such as aluminium extrusion dies...
The industrial engine of Europe, Germany, is degenerating into a drag. The fourth-largest economy in the world is Germany, after the United States, China and Japan, and it is the largest economy in Europe. The country is the third largest export nation globally with 70 per cent, while the service sector contributes the most significant part to the country’s GDP. The largest economy in the European Union, which has long been a source of growth, is projected to contract this year. The major economic think tanks in the nation predict that output will decline by 0.6 per cent in 2023 before slightly increasing to 1.3 per cent the following year. The direct reasons for the decline likewise impact the remainder of the EU. However, it is also shining a bright light on decades of underinvestment...
On September 4, 2023, the leading full-service supplier of rolled and extruded aluminium solutions for the global automotive market, Constellium, completed the sale of its three soft alloy extrusion facilities in Landau, Crailsheim, and Burg in Germany to Vaessen Aluminium for a total cash amount of €48.8 million. However, this announcement follows the completion of the regulatory approval process. As a global leader, Constellium is dedicated to pioneering and delivering value-enhanced aluminium solutions across various markets and uses, encompassing aerospace, automotive, and packaging. In the year 2022, Constellium achieved an impressive €8.1 billion in revenue. Constellium is also a frontrunner in developing and manufacturing high-value-added aluminium products and solutions and in...
The automotive industry has been pursuing lightweight construction to enhance acceleration and fuel efficiency. To address this challenge, Material Scientist Bisma Parveez from Srinagar, India has developed a new aluminium-infused material that promises to transform the automotive landscape. Bisma, who has been pursuing the project for the past two years in Malaysia, commented: "Isn't it amazing that the world around us is made of materials and that we can always improve the materials to make our lives better." After several unsuccessful attempts, Bisma and her supervisor, Dr. Ayuni Jamal, have successfully combined diamonds with porous aluminium to create a material that is 40% lighter than conventional car materials while being stronger and more compressible. Diamond particles were...
Xingfa Aluminium, founded in 1984, is a significant manufacturer of aluminium profiles, windows, doors, and curtain walls in China. The intelligent system is used in every Xingfa Aluminium industry production workshop and includes almost everything from product development and design to order placement, production, logistics, and distribution. The entire process is coordinated on the system, with real-time production data updates, saving more than 30 per cent of personnel compared to traditional aluminium processing enterprises and increasing efficiency by 50 per cent. Xingfa Aluminium has consistently embraced the path of new industrialisation, continuously delving into and advancing intelligent manufacturing. By placing the digital factory at its core, Xingfa Aluminium has effectively...
Epsilon Group, headquarters in Mumbai-India, supplies coal tar derivatives to key industries such as aluminium, graphite, carbon black, and speciality chemicals and is a manufacturer of battery material solutions, producing high-calibre, innovative, and environmentally conscious lithium-ion battery (LiB) materials has made public its acquisition of Johnson Matthey's lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) cathode active material technology centre in Moosburg, Germany. However, the financial details of the acquisition are yet to be revealed. The facility is renowned for its cutting-edge technological expertise and a highly proficient workforce specialising in LFP chemistry. Furthermore, it boasts extensive capabilities for both product and process development. The facility encompasses a flexible...
Saudi Arabia will house a world-class aluminium die-casting facility to cater to the growing electric vehicle and general engineering market. The Kingdom has already outsourced the marketing study project to Hinks Gardener, a leading Mid-Level marketing research and consulting firm. The marketing study project, valued at $10-15 million, includes analysing Saudi Arabia’s and overseas market landscape of aluminium castings, delving deep into the burgeoning EV Sector, and evaluating Long Term Tie Ups and Growth Potential, especially in North America and GCC region. The objectives of the market study are – 1) identifying market trends, consumer behaviour, and emerging opportunities in the North America and GCC market, 2) spotting key competitors and their market share and strategies, 3)...
Russia is currently grappling with managing around 150,000 surplus shipping containers in its rail depots, a consequence of a substantial increase in the influx of Chinese goods into the country, while there needs to be more outward-bound movement. According to an analysis released by Hamburg-based trading platform Container xChange on September 28, 2023. Christian Roeloffs, the Co-founder and CEO of Container xChange, stated, “There is significant cargo movement from China into Russia but very scarce movement back to China from Russia. This has a “tremendously detrimental impact on the business of container logistics because of the high imbalance of demand and supply.” China is the largest consumer and producer of aluminium, accounting for more than half of the global consumption. China...
The parliamentary breakfast briefing held by ALFED was a great success, with representatives from the entire aluminium supply chain coming together to discuss the ever-changing industrial terrain. Hosted by the Rt Hon. Lord Redesdale, the event provided a valuable opportunity to explore future opportunities for the domestic market and navigate existing trade challenges. Steve Andrews from ISSB Ltd. presented the latest sector data, while Mike Dines, president of ALFED, highlighted the proactive decisions of the aluminium industry and its role in shaping the UK's future economic wellbeing. During the event, Dines discussed the benefits of balancing the import and export of finished materials and harnessing scrap to reduce carbon emissions. He also highlighted the opportunity for the...
As a leading manufacturer of specialised aluminium extrusions, products, and services, Alumex PLC, with its headquarters in Sri Lanka, provides high-performance solutions that deliver superior aesthetics, durability, and functionality without compromise to a wide set of international and national clients. Based in Sri Lanka, Alumex has earned a reputation for excellence in the industry, and its products have been utilised in some of the world's most prestigious buildings. The company's skilled and experienced teams work closely with our growing portfolio of satisfied customers, providing expert advice and support every step of the way. The products offered by Sri Lanka's Alumex: Aluminium Furniture Aluminium DIY Products Aluminium Billets Aluminium Extrusion Profiles As a fully integrated...
