Hydro has begun construction of a new 5,900 metric ton indirect aluminum extrusion press line at its Cressona facility in Pennsylvania, backed by a $53.5 million investment aimed at modernizing production, expanding specialist extrusion capacity, and strengthening the company’s North American manufacturing operations. The groundbreaking took place on October 27, with operations expected to commence in the first quarter of 2028. The new press will replace equipment dating from the 1950s and introduce Industry 4.0 technology, advanced automation, improved energy efficiency, and enhanced safety performance. New press targets growing demand for specialist extrusions The investment comes as demand for indirect aluminum extrusions continues to grow across commercial transportation, automotive,...
A Swiss-Polish research team has achieved up to 97.9 per cent relative density in extrusion-printed AA6061 aluminium by removing the solvent-debinding stage and extending the sintering process. The approach offers a potential alternative to conventional processing routes for sinter-based aluminium additive manufacturing, where oxidation has remained a major obstacle. The study, led by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa), was published in Progress in Additive Manufacturing on October 15, 2026. An earlier version appeared as a preprint in May, making the journal publication the latest stage in the research’s release. The researchers combined a single-step wick-debinding process with a longer sintering hold to improve the density of printed aluminium...
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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. The company has successfully onboarded BP Aluminium Extrusion . BP Aluminium Extrusion is a well-known manufacturing firm specialising in creating aluminium extrusion profiles. Based in Malaysia, the firm has built a reputation for providing high-quality goods to various sectors. To know more about the products offered by BP Aluminium, visit AL CircleBiz’s website. The products offered include: Aluminium Unequal Channel Profiles Aluminium Flat Bar Profiles Aluminium Sliding Window Profiles Aluminium Round Tube...
AML3D Limited, with a head office in Edinburgh, Australia, has secured an AUS$2.02 million contract to produce replacement metal components for US Navy submarines using its Additive Manufacturing technology. These components would be made of standardised nickel-aluminium-bronze (NAB) alloy by AML3D. Valued at approximately AUS $2.02 million, the nine-month contract has been signed with BlueForge Alliance, a non-profit, neutral integrator that supports the strengthening and sustainability of the US Navy’s Submarine Industrial Base, including the acceleration of advanced manufacturing technologies. The high-demand component is no longer available from conventional manufacturers, and this presents an ideal opportunity to showcase the capabilities of AML3D’s technology in addressing supply...
Pittsburgh-based Arconic Corporation, a prominent supplier of aluminium sheets, plates and extrusions, announced the completion of its US$5.2 billion acquisition by Apollo Funds and Irenic Capital Management. Under the transaction terms, Apollo Funds and Irenic paid $30 per share for all outstanding shares of Arconic stock. Arconic is no longer a publicly listed company due to the acquisition of all of its shares. Arconic Chief Executive Officer Tim Myers said this deal would benefit many stakeholders. "The closing of this transaction with Apollo Funds brings a new perspective combined with deep industry expertise that will benefit our customers, employees, investors, and the communities where we operate. With them by our side, we will build on our position as a leading supplier of...
The leading industrial furnace and oven manufacturer, SINC Thermal, announced that it had signed an exclusive license agreement with Japan's Nippon Crucible Co. to manufacture their Shaft-Melter range of furnaces in the US market. Masato Masuda, the Executive Officer and General Manager of International Corporate Marketing and Sales at Nippon Crucible Company, stated, "We spent a long time vetting the right Partners for the USA market. We believe we found a good fit with the SINC Thermal Team and look forward to working together to bring the Freedom ® Melting Technology to the USA." However, this agreement returns the popular Jet-Melter ® and Micro-Jet-Melter ® to the US market with proven performance for nearly 40 years. It also introduces the Freedom ® and Hybrid-Freedom ® Melting...
On August 24, 2023, a senior official from the concerned department stated that establishing a collaborative monitoring system to oversee aluminium and steel exports from India to the US is nearing completion. This system must be in place before shipments of these metals from India can be introduced into the US market without incurring additional tariffs. The official added that establishing a collaborative monitoring mechanism is in its concluding phases. This framework will facilitate the oversight of exports for these goods and promptly resolve any disputes. In 2018, the administration of former President Donald Trump introduced extra tariffs on import s of these two metals using a national security statute. These tariffs amounted to 10% for aluminium and 25% for steel, and they were...
The downstream aluminium sector witnessed various events in the week started from August 21, 2023. The global aluminium foil market is expected to grow from $26.3B in 2022 to $42.3B in 2032 due to its effective packaging properties. The US witnessed a continuous rise in aluminium imports, reaching 407,000 tonnes in May 2023. China's Innovation New Material invests $197M in a Mexican factory for aluminium alloy bars. The global aluminium foil market is poised for strong growth, predicted to rise from $26.3 billion in 2022 to $42.3 billion in 2032, mainly due to its effective barrier properties that cater to packaging needs. The United States and Europe, with a 2022 market value of $8.69 billion, are expected to maintain a 5 per cent CAGR till 2030. To know more: https://bit.ly/45ljgxm The...
Founded in 1998, RAC Extrusions Limited manufactures aluminium profiles, sections, pipes, sheets, solar panel mounting structures, etc. The Haryana-based company has been successfully registered under the world's first B2B platform, AL CircleBiz, with 1500+ certified aluminium product sellers. AL CircleBiz is the world's first global marketplace, connecting millions of buyers and sellers along 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. RAC Extrusions is also known for offering products like: Aluminium Window Extrusion Profiles Aluminium Extrusion Sections Aluminium Rectangular Tube Aluminium Pipe Aluminium Gate Profile They aim all of their actions towards satisfying...
The United States aluminium crude metals and alloys imports totalled 407,000 tonnes in May 2023 after escalating by 32,000 tonnes or 8.53 per cent from 375,000 tonnes in April. The import volume in the earlier month (March 2023) stood at 316,000 tonnes, meaning the US imports grew by 18.67 per cent sequentially in the subsequent month, according to the US Census Bureau. The above data reflects a month-on-month hike in the US aluminium crude metals and alloys imports during March-May following a drop in February by 28.99 per cent from 307,000 tonnes to 238,000 tonnes. Overall, the import volume showed a growing trend year-to-date. On a year-on-year calculation, the United States aluminium crude metals and alloys imports slightly grew by 3,000 tonnes from 404,000 tonnes, learned USGS. From...
Aluminium foil is the most preferred choice of raw material in the packaging industry because it acts as a total barrier to light and oxygen, odours and flavours, and moistness and germs. Hence, there is an estimate for robust growth of the global aluminium foil market in ten years, from US$26.3 billion in 2022 to US$42.3 billion in 2032, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5%. To this significant growth contributes the United States and Europe, with a market value of USD 8.69 billion in 2022, which is also likely to grow at a CAGR of 5% till 2030. The United States accounts for a symbolic consumption of aluminium foil globally and also considered a prominent producer. AL Circle, in one of its articles in 2017 , posted that Amcor, Novelis, ACM Carcano, Reynolds Group Holdings,...
Gurgaon-based automotive components supplier Sandhar Engineering has declared the fruitful commissioning of a high-tech parts manufacturing plant in Mysore, Karnataka. The company is a prime supplier of automotive locking & security systems, zinc and aluminium die-casted components and other structural parts to two-wheeler or car giants like Royal Enfield, Ashok Leyland and Tata Motors. The company’s aluminium PDC components designated for cars, commercial vehicles or two-wheelers are forged in Barcelona, Mexico and Bawal. They have an impressive capacity of 120 tonnes to 550 tonnes in manufacturing aluminium alloy die-casted parts. Sandhar is a tier 1 supplier for the two-wheeler market and the passenger and commercial vehicle arena in India. This new establishment was publicised through...
Runhua Aluminum is a high-tech private firm known for manufacturing aluminium alloy seamless tubes, cold-drawn rods, grinding bars, and industrial profiles has been successfully registered by AL CircleBiz. The firm is also known for producing heat dissipation profiles, further processing of aluminium alloy products, surface treatment, and aluminium alloy product sales. The headquarters of Runhua Aluminum (Group) Co., Ltd. is in Liaobu Town, Dongguan City, in the Pearl River Delta area. Their firm concentrates on developing and selling high-strength, high-precision, and high-surface-treatment goods. Their primary business is the aluminium alloy market, and they have developed many unique technologies in the long-term manufacturing and operating processes. The products offered by Runhua...
Driven by the demand for sustainable aluminium products in the construction sector, Ozroll, an Australian manufacturer and distributor of premium home improvement products, has started using LocAl® Green lower carbon aluminium supplied by Capral for its Elipso louvres and plantation shutters. The objective is to practise environmental stewardship and set up a benchmark for sustainable manufacturing, as explained by Peter Bulka, Capral's Industrial Manager for Southeast Queensland. Ozroll is an eco-conscious company focused on minimising carbon emissions and fostering a greener planet. So, the company's switch to Capral's LocAl® Green lower carbon aluminium aligns well with their beliefs and disposition. Jack McDonald, General Manager of Ozroll Queensland, said: "Energy efficiency and...
Rajesh Aluminium is renowned for its worldwide distribution of top-quality aluminium and related alloys. They cater to a broad spectrum of industries, ranging from aircraft and aerospace to defence, hi-tech, and machine shops, serving over 15,000 customers. AL CircleBiz is delighted to announce the inclusion of Rajesh Aluminium in the world's first B2B platform for trading aluminium products. Their warehouses, located in every corner of India and beyond, are well-stocked with up to 50 tonnes of aluminium extrusion raw material, such as aluminium rods, aluminium flat, and aluminium tube, throughout the Midwest. Rajesh Aluminium surpasses its competitors in terms of variety, with an extensive range of alloys in a multitude of stock sizes, enabling them to fulfil your order more efficiently...
China's largest producer of aluminium alloy bars, Innovation New Material Technology, has announced intentions to spend USD197 million in a factory in Mexico. The Shandong province-based parent firm stated that Innovation New Material's Hong Kong subsidiaries, Drayton Management and Gloucester Management, would establish a project business in Mexico responsible for the new factory's investment, building, and management. The initiative will fully use the local automotive supply chain, boost customer satisfaction, and assist in expanding the business into a worldwide provider of lightweight aluminium alloy materials. The initiative, which is still in its early stages, would generate aluminium alloy materials for autos, according to the company, without providing any additional specifics....
ZAK Aluminium Extrusion Expo is back with its 14th international trade fair on aluminium extrusion, technologies, applications and products. The four-day event from November 23 to November 26 will be held in Mumbai at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO). It will bring together industry experts from across the globe to showcase their growing products. With over 15 exhibiting countries, the expo will discuss aluminium and its use in the construction sector. The ZAK Aluminium Extrusions Expo is a large show that covers several facets of the aluminium extrusion business. This comprises extrusion-related equipment, materials, services, die design and manufacture, surface treatment, applications, and products. Manufacturers, merchants, and service providers may promote their goods and services...
Sandvik Coromant, a leading global provider of cutting tool solutions, is organizing an interactive educational event that focuses on boosting automotive aluminium machining techniques. The event, titled "Accelerating Into the Future of Aluminum Machining," is open to professionals in the automotive and related industries who work with aluminium. It is scheduled to take place on August 24, 2023, from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm (ET) at the Sandvik Coromant Center Mebane, located at 295 Maple Lane, Mebane, N.C. 27302. The automotive industry is currently grappling with significant challenges in a rapidly changing landscape, including the need to adapt to lighter materials, advancements in hybrid and electric cars, more efficient batteries, downsized combustion engines, and new technological...
Hangzhou is gearing up to lead the charge in advancing premium alloy materials, with high-performance aluminium alloys taking the spotlight. A recent mandate from the General Office of the Hangzhou Municipal People's Government outlines steps to accelerate research, innovation, and industrialization in the new material industry. The directive aims to fast-track R&D, guide large-scale implementation, and elevate the new material sector's growth. Hangzhou's focus will be on pioneering high-end alloy materials, including high-performance aluminium alloys, specialized aluminium foils for power batteries, superalloys, and advanced magnetic materials like rare earth magnets. Additionally, the city aims to enhance semiconductor technology using better solder and welding materials. The directive...
Montana Tech Components AG, established in 2006, with headquarters in Reinach, Switzerland, is the parent company of Montana Aerospace AG, VARTA AAG and Aluflexpack AG. Montana Aerospace, headquartered in Switzerland, has acquired quite a good name for its business in recent years. This counterpart of Montana Tech Components is an expert in creating structural aluminium parts for the aerospace industry. In early 2022, Montana Aerospace took over the existing operations of its rival components firm, Asco, located in Belgium. There was no looking back for the company after that, as the records show a whopping 123 per cent revenue influx for the year, which pushed Montana Aerospace to hold its place in the top 100 aircraft parts producers worldwide. Montana has a flourishing technological...
