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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According to the performance statement provided by Shenhuo Shares, the Shenlong Baoding Phase II project, which involves the production of 60,000 tonnes of new energy battery aluminium foil, is progressing actively. The installation of the rolling mill has already commenced, and it is anticipated that production will commence in early 2024, with full-scale production expected in the second half of the same year. Furthermore, the company intends to augment the procurement of premium resources, such as coal, through equity acquisition and alternative methods. It aims to expand the advanced capacity of electrolytic aluminium in regions with notable cost benefits by acquiring production capacity indicators, thereby achieving cost-effective expansion. Additionally, the company seeks to foster...
In September 2023, the aluminium industry witnessed increased demand and supply, leading to marginal price growth on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE). The production in the Chinese aluminium industry has shown positivity in the month, and our forecast remains that the conditions will improve for the rest of the year. The economic slowdown in the Western world and some Asian countries remains a concern in the global manufacturing sector. Aluminium, the herald of sustainability, is forging a path toward a brighter future as the metal of choice. Its eco-friendly properties are catalysing a transformative shift in our world. The key highlights from the global aluminium industry from the month of September are below: Constellium SE, a prominent global...
AL CircleBiz , the world's first global B2B aluminium marketplace connecting millions of buyers and sellers along the value chain, has onboarded Sommet Group , a leading manufacturer and exporter of non-ferrous metal alloys, wires and rods successfully. Sommet Group , founded in 1998, is the leading manufacturer and supplier of non-ferrous metals, alloys, wires, and rods. They specialise in aluminium wire, copper wire, zinc wire, brass wire, bronze wire, as well as alloys and ingots of zinc, aluminium, lead, tin, copper, brass, and bronze, among other materials. The products offered by the company include: Aluminium Wire Aluminium Ingot Copper Clad Aluminium Wire Aluminium Wire for Mesh The company's director, Mr Abhimanyu Asija, spearheads the organisation, intending to establish a...
Rheinmetall has received additional orders for lightweight automotive engineering, including battery trays and cylinder heads for electric and hybrid vehicles. Rheinmetall's Materials and Trade division's Castings business unit has received two new orders. Both parts will be manufactured in China. The battery trays will be used in the new battery box from the carmaker. Production will begin in 2025 and will last seven years. Rheinmetall's casting business has a long history of creating very complex, sophisticated aluminium cast parts, and the successful nomination of its industrialisation and production services continues the company's push into e-mobility components. Aluminium cast parts essential to crash and certification must adhere to rigorous safety standards, necessitating...
Spirit AeroSystems Holdings, Inc. and its counterpart, Spirit AeroSystems, Inc., have appointed Patrick M. Shanahan as interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Spirit AeroSystems is an expert in creating bespoke aluminium components for the aviation sector. Mr. Shanahan brings extensive experience from his 31-year tenure at The Boeing Company and his service as Deputy Secretary of Defence and Acting Secretary of Defence. The Company's Board will search for a new Chief Executive Officer while Mr. Shanahan takes the helm. The Chair of the Board, Robert D. Johnson, commented: "Spirit plays a vital role in the aerospace industry and is well-positioned to fulfil the growing demand in this important market. Pat is a seasoned executive with nearly four decades of...
Aluminium USA stands out as the premier exhibition and technical conference dedicated to the aluminium industry. It is an industry event covering the entire value chain from upstream (mining, smelting) via midstream (casting, rolling, and extrusions) to downstream (finishing, fabrication). Aluminium USA offers a forum for leading suppliers and industry professionals to come together for face-to-face meetings, exhibitions, cutting-edge conferences, educational programming, and technology-based networking opportunities. The Aluminium USA 2023 networking party is taking place on October 25th-October 26th at the Nashville Country Music Hall of Fame. Over the course of two days, this event brings together professionals for a comprehensive experience featuring exhibitions, networking...
The Australian Anti-dumping Commission has reportedly decided to impose anti-dumping duties and countervailing duties on China-origin aluminium extrusions. The news came on September 22, 2023, when the Australian Commission declared in Notice No. 2023/051 that the Australian Minister of Industry and Science and Technology approved the final recommendations of import duties on China. The measures came into effect from the date of announcement. In June 2009, Australia first launched an anti-dumping and anti-subsidy investigation into aluminium profiles imports from China, which found a year later that the dumping margin of the products was 2.7 per cent to 25.7 per cent and the subsidy margin was 3.8 per cent to 18.4 per cent. Then four years later, the Australian Anti-dumping Commission...
The European Union has initiated the rollout of a groundbreaking carbon border tax intending to mitigate the environmental consequences associated with imported products, including aluminium, steel, fertilizer and cement. On Sunday, October 1st, 2023, the EU introduced the new tariff (CBAM), which mandates importers of aluminium, cement, iron and steel, fertilizers, electricity, and hydrogen to report their production emissions when entering the European Union. In 2026, emissions from imported goods will be subject to a charge, requiring importers to purchase certificates corresponding to the amount of carbon emissions generated during production. EU claimed, "Climate change is a global problem that needs global solutions." This measure aims to counteract "carbon leakage," a phenomenon...
According to the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, the hydrogen industry faces challenges related to limited investments and an uncertain profit model. They recommend a strategic focus on hydrogen storage solutions to address these issues. Their proposal suggests that large-scale storage facilities should be established in proven salt caverns, primarily in countries such as Poland, Germany, and the United Kingdom. However, they anticipate less potential for such storage in southern European regions. Researchers in the United States and Singapore have introduced a cost-effective solution called aluminium formate (ALF) for hydrogen storage. ALF can store significant quantities of hydrogen at temperatures at non-cryogenic levels, specifically at temperatures greater than 120 k (Kelvin),...
The Beijing Hyde International Certification Co., Ltd. audit team recently completed the first supervision and audit of the Longxi aluminium foil quality/environment/occupational health and safety management system since its recertification. The audit of Longxi aluminium foil was conducted under the supervision and guidance of Teacher Yang Li, who served as the leader of the audit team. The audit team adhered to the rigorous standards outlined in GB/T19001-2016, GB/T24001-2016, and GB/T45001-2020. The audit process involved document reviews, record reviews, on-site observations, and inquiries. The audit encompasses various processes such as production management, environmental safety management, comprehensive management, procurement and sales management. Additionally, the audit team has...
Founded in 1963 in Viganò, Italy, FIMI Group ranks among the top three companies in the world for the design, construction and commissioning of complete plants and machines for ferrous and non-ferrous coil processing, performing in total autonomy thanks to the quality and completeness of its products and services. FIMI’s success speaks for itself: more than 1500 plants have been installed worldwide, and many of these, installed in the 1970s, are still working successfully. More: the machines for levelling and cutting steel up to 25.4 mm thick and 2.800 mm wide have repeatedly demonstrated results beyond comparison. Composed of 3 divisions (Machinery, Service and Automation), 8 sites (4 Italian and 4 foreign - China, India, Switzerland, and Germany), and 200 employees, during the years, it...
The first direct train transporting aluminium products left Zhaotong Station in Yunnan Province on September 21, heading for Xiaotang Station in Guangdong Province. The 30 groups of aluminium items on board totalled an astonishing 1,650 tonnes, marking Yunnan Aluminium Logistics' first "point-to-point" direct train of aluminium products this year. Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited, a well-known integrated metal manufacturer, has made a substantial entry into the energy storage sector with their battery-grade aluminium foil, a critical component in lithium-ion cells. Sumitomo Metal Mining of Japan said on September 26 that it is ready to invest 16.9 million Canadian dollars (US$12.5 million) in Nano One Materials, a known Canadian battery material provider, to improve the entire technology...
The Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, headquartered Howmet Aerospace Inc. has revealed that its Board of Directors has chosen Gunner Smith, currently holding the position of President - Roofing at Owens Corning, to assume the role of an independent director on the Board, starting from September 29, 2023. Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, airframe structural components necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defence applications, and forged aluminium wheels for commercial transportation. John C. Plant, the Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, "Gunner brings...
The aluminium industry in India is currently experiencing a 2 to 3 per cent decline in its profits, primarily attributed to the delay in releasing the Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Product (RODTEP) rates for special economic zones (SEZs) and export-oriented units (EOUs). In the fiscal year 2023, India successfully exported 2.5 million tonnes of aluminium valued at USD 5 billion. However, following the discontinuation of the previous Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS), aluminium exporters are facing economic pressure, as noted by Himanshu Singh, a member of the governing council at the Aluminium Association of India (AAI). Singh emphasised that the AAI has already submitted a formal request to the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry, urging immediate action to notify...
The use of aluminium plates, sheets and bars, also known as flat-rolled products, is widespread. They are used in the food and beverage sector for packaging, cookware, and appliances. The building and housing industries can employ sheets of this metal for siding, roofing, gutters, and other purposes. The exponential growth in global demand for aluminium has made sustainable metal management critical. Aluminium usage in almost all sectors has increased due to the urge to shift towards a more sustainable and greener environment. As per the data uploaded by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the US imported 525,000 tonnes of aluminium flat-rolled products during the first half of 2023 (H1 2023). During the H1 2023 period, the top exporters included nations like China, Canada,...
Gansu Guangyin Company of Guangxi Aluminum Group has successfully conducted a trial production of sacrificial anode aluminum rods and specialised aluminum rods and tubes. The objective is to promote the research and development of industrial aluminium rod and profile product technology, and further explore the industrial aluminium market. Sacrificial anode is a kind of conductive material that allows electrons to flow freely and fluidly from one point to another if they are connected to a power source. Sacrificial anode is usually made of low-potential metal such as magnesium alloy, aluminium alloy, and zinc alloy. The usage of sacrificial anode is common in ships and oil and gas engineering facilities. The advantage is it requires less investment and less stray current interference. In...
For many years, the aircraft and aerospace industries have heavily depended on using aluminium alloys. The pioneering aircraft would not have been able to achieve flight without applying aluminium alloys in their engines. The Sputnik satellite, launched by Soviet Russia (presently Russia), successfully endured its journey through the scorching outer atmosphere and into space due to its aluminium-based construction. Even in contemporary times, NASA continues to employ an advanced aluminium-lithium hybrid in the cutting-edge Orion spacecraft. Aluminium alloys play a pivotal role in engineering commercial aeroplanes and intricate space-bound shuttles. These alloys are most frequently utilized in constructing fuselages, wings, and supporting structures, providing an array of advantages for...
Egyptalum, the Aluminium Company of Egypt, saw an augmentation of 47.6% in net profits after tax on a Year-on-Year basis for the fiscal year (FY) 2022-2023, as was reported by the firm on September 27. The company had registered EGP 3.691 billion in net profits the previous FY, which was more than the EGP 2.501 billion recorded in FY 2021-2022. Revenues floated in at EGP 22.046 billion in FY 2022-2023, which was again greater than EGP 14.482 billion in FY 2021-22. Egyptalum is a well-known and respected player in the aluminium industry on a global scale. Since its establishment in 1975, Egyptalum has operated its primary smelting facility in Nag Hammadi, Egypt. The company has a highly developed production capacity and has made significant contributions to Egypt's industrial sector,...
