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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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,...
On September 21st, a landmark event occurred as the first direct train carrying aluminium products left Zhaotong Station in Yunnan Province, destined for Xiaotang Station in Guangdong Province. The 30 groups of aluminium products on board totalled an impressive 1,650 tonnes, marking the first "point-to-point" direct train of aluminium products to be issued by Yunnan Aluminium Logistics this year. This train employed the "one station direct" mode, enabling it to reach Guangdong Xiaotang Station directly, which in turn opened up a direct transport channel from Yunnan Zhaotong to Guangdong Xiaotang. This resulted in a significant reduction in the number of formation operations and time along the way. Furthermore, the product shipping time was compressed by 3 to 4 days compared to previous...
Nanshan Group, the largest aluminium producer in China, has yet again appeared in the list of Top 500 Chinese Companies declared by China Enterprise Confederation and China Entrepreneurs Association. They jointly released the list of "Top 500 Chinese Enterprises in 2023" and "Top 500 China Manufacturing Enterprises in 2023", along with the top 100 multinational companies in China and their transnational indexes. Nanshan Group won the 197th rank in the "Top 500 Chinese Enterprises in 2023", 24 places higher than the previous year. For the second category "Top 500 Manufacturing Enterprises in China in 2023", Nanshan Group ranked 95th, up 6 places from the earlier year. Nanshan Group also ranked among the top 100 multinational Chinese companies in 2023 and the 80th in the transnational...
On September 26, Japan's Sumitomo Metal Mining announced that it is ready to invest 16.9 million Canadian dollars or US$12.5 million in a renowned Canadian battery material provider, Nano One Materials, to enhance the overall technology of producing battery materials. This strategic alliance is parallel to Japan and Canada's internal agreement on building a better-knit international battery supply chain, following all the sustainability protocols. Nano One specializes in advanced battery materials, specifically high-performance cathode materials used in lithium-ion batteries. This is especially important for the aluminium industry because Nano One's technology has the potential to significantly impact the battery sector, which is a crucial downstream application for aluminium. Nano One...
In August, China's manganese ore imports slightly regained their pace after a steady downfall over the last three months. The General Administration of Customs (GACC) reported that the total volume increased by 1.4 per cent on a month-on-month scale to 2.52 million tonnes, a rise of 35,290 tonnes. This increase was due to the stable demand from local manganese alloy smelters, who continued to keep their production high. Manganese has a very important usage in the aluminium alloying industry, as the metal strengthens the bond of any given compound, perfecting the components made out of standardised alloys. Aluminium alone is so easily bendable that for heavy-duty applications it is imperative to use alloying elements, and that is where manganese shines. Total silicomanganese (SiMn) output...
The Southwest Aluminum Series Project coordination meeting took place on September 20th at the Aluminium City Hotel. The Jiulongpo District facilitated conversations among various stakeholders, including the Chongqing Aluminium Investment Group and Xipeng Town, to engage in comprehensive deliberations over the implementation of multiple projects by Southwest Aluminum. The primary objective of these discussions was to ensure the expeditious advancement of project construction. Pei Jian, the deputy director of the Standing Committee of Jiulongpo District People's Congress, Yang Lu, the deputy general manager of Southwest Aluminum, individuals associated with the particular class responsible for advancing the series of projects of Southwest Aluminum in Jiulongpo District, leaders from...
Brazilian Aluminum Association (ABAL) has revealed that aluminium consumption has improved across Brazil, driven by various industrial sectors. According to the survey, aluminium consumption in the Brazilian electricity sector grew significantly by 11.5 per cent during the first half of 2023, stimulated by the rising wind and solar energy generation capacity in the country as it drove the demand for aluminium cables and new transmission lines. “It was the segment with the biggest increase in aluminum consumption in the semester. And, due to the new auctions that are scheduled for this year, we expect the expansion of aluminum in this sector”, said Janaina Donas, executive president of ABAL. Thanks to the improved real estate market, the civil construction sector also boosted aluminium...
Mark your calendar for the 11th International Aluminium Symposium (alus’11), scheduled on October 12-13, 2023, at Istanbul Fair Center, Yeşilköy, Istanbul, an old European city neither touched by time nor age. This year, the event is jointly organised by Turkish Aluminium Industrialists Association (TALSAD), TUBITAK Marmara Research Center and METEM-UCTEA Chamber of Metallurgical and Materials Engineers’s Training Center. 11 th International Aluminium Symposium will bring together the aluminium sector and academia under one roof to demonstrate scientific and technological developments that will shape the metal industry to fit in the global forum. The main objective of the event is to inform participants about the latest developments and innovations in the global aluminium industry, as...
Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited, a notable integrated metal manufacturer, has made a significant entrance into the energy storage market with its battery-grade aluminium foil, a fundamental component in lithium-ion cells. Shyam Metalics & Energy Ltd. is a well-known integrated metal manufacturer based in India, with three production sites located in West Bengal, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh. The company produces a variety of long steel goods, including sponge iron, billets, TMT bars, wire rods, and ferroalloys. Additionally, the firm manufactures pellets, pig iron, and ductile iron pipes. The company has a substantial presence in India and exports its products to other countries, such as Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, and the Middle East. Shyam Metalics & Energy Ltd boasts a vast distribution...
China’s aluminium semis exports in August 2023 recorded a drop of 9 per cent month-on-month to reach 439,500 tonnes, according to China customs data. On a year-on-year basis, the exports dwindled by 14.6 per cent. The declining trend also reflected in China’s total aluminium semis exports in the first seven months of 2023. According to customs data, the aggregated export volume during January-August stood at 3.52 million tonnes, down by 19 per cent from a year earlier. The drop in China’s aluminium semis exports was mainly due to weak shipments of aluminium plate/sheet, strip, and foil. Exports of aluminium bars and rods remained relatively steady year-on-year. The recent tariff rise by Mexico and the interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve were primarily the two factors that impacted...
AMALLOY, a patented new aluminium alloy powder created exclusively for additive manufacturing by the Technology Innovation Institute (TII), was unveiled at the AM Conclave conference in Abu Dhabi. AMALLOY is the Middle East's first metal additive manufacturing feedstock developed for laser beam powder bed fusion (PDF-LB) systems. The low-cost, high-strength aluminium alloy prints and performs very well. Compared to commercially accessible AlSi10Mg alloys, AMALLOY exhibits a 33 per cent increase in strength while maintaining its ductility. The aforementioned characteristics render the newly developed material very suitable for applications that need both lightweight properties and strong power, making it an exceptional choice. AMALLOY has a very low sensitivity to hot cracking due to its...
The fully integrated global solutions provider in the heat treatment market, Nitrex, announced they have renewed and expanded their heat-treating focused joint marketing agreement with Linde, a leading global industrial gases and engineering company. However, it started as a local agreement 13 years ago between Nitrex and Linde, between Nitrex/UPC-Marathon and Linde (formerly known as Praxair). It has evolved into an international marketing agreement covering Europe and North America. The Montreal, Canada-born Nitrex collaborated with Linde on more than 30 projects to enhance vital equipment and enable customers to attain superior outcomes. Nitrex contributes expertise in heat treatment and electrical fields, technical solutions, support, and top-tier gas panels, empowering Linde...
This week, the downstream aluminium sector has witnessed exciting movements, with Guangdong Fenglu Aluminium Co., Ltd. making progress on their aluminium and metal processing project in Xinxing County. All seven bidding sections of the first phase have achieved their construction milestones, and the second phase is expected to begin construction in October. The first phase is scheduled to start in August 2024, with full completion and operation anticipated by December 2025. These advancements will boost the city's industrial economy significantly. Lizhong Sitong Light Alloys Group has secured a new contract to supply its lightweight aluminium alloy wheels to a major new energy vehicle manufacturer. The contract is expected to bring in approximately US$9.3 million in sales revenue. A...
Currently, Cosma Casting UK employs 350 full-time staff at its aluminium casting factory situated at Telford Business Park. The current building has a total area of 24,163 square metres. The company has submitted its plans to Telford & Wrekin Council to construct an extension of 11,104 square metres to the south of the existing building. The primary objective of this extension is to accommodate two new die-casting units that will help manufacture additional aluminium components in the factory. The proposed plan also includes an area for tool storage and two-storey offices. Furthermore, an extension to the shipping area is also part of the plan to provide more space for finished goods storage, packaging, and export of goods. The proposal also includes building a gatehouse and additional...
In Guangdong's Xinxing County, the construction of the aluminium products and metal processing project by Guangdong Fenglu Aluminium Co., Ltd. has made significant progress, according to recent reports. The project commenced at the end of 2022 and has been advancing smoothly since then. All seven bidding sections of the first phase have reached their construction milestones, and the second phase is scheduled to begin construction in October. The first phase is slated for operational launch in August 2024, with full completion and operation expected by December 2025. These developments are expected to substantially boost the city's industrial economy. A reporter visited the construction site of the Guangdong Xinxing Fenglu Aluminium project and observed numerous completed high-rise...
The 20th China-Asean Expo and China-Asean Business and Investment Summit took place in Nanning on September 17. During the Investment Baise investment conference, a seminar and project signing ceremony on the emerging trends in new energy and materials was organised. As a result, Pingguo City successfully signed three projects, amounting to a total investment of RMB 500 million. This development is expected to significantly contribute to the expansion of the Pingguo aluminium industry chain. The project for producing 2 million square metres of aluminium veneer curtain wall and aluminium sheet in Pingguo has an annual output and a budget of 150 million yuan. The executed projects include producing mechanical equipment and processing the aluminium sector, among others. These projects...
Lorin Industries Inc., a global leader in coil anodized aluminium production and innovation, has announced that it will introduce a new batch anodizing line in early 2024. This new capability, when combined with Lorin's extensive experience in coil processing, will enable the company to cater to the needs of its existing coil-to-coil customers with batch-anodized parts. The new line will also allow new customers with batch anodizing requirements to access Lorin's premium coil anodizing process. The products produced through Lorin's batch anodizing process will exhibit the same high-quality finishes that the company is globally recognized for in its coil anodized products. Anodizing enables aluminium products and parts to withstand the elements and provides long-term wear protection,...
Swaraj Aluminium, a Gujarat-based manufacturer and supplier of aluminium sheet, coil and foil, has been successfully registered by AL CircleBiz. From the beginning, there has been a strong emphasis on the quality of the products, leading Swaraj Aluminium to ensure that only materials of superior quality are used throughout the manufacturing process. Each product undergoes a comprehensive set of quality inspections done by specialists at their headquarters in Anand, Gujarat, India. The whole spectrum of products is subjected to rigorous testing utilising state-of-the-art equipment and techniques to evaluate their corrosion resistance, dimensional accuracy, durability, and material strength, among other factors. As an organisation strongly emphasising quality, it strives to provide its...
