Downstream weekly recap: AAI asks for RoDTEP rates for aluminium SEZs and EOUs; thyssenkrupp renews aluminium supply contract with Boeing

The downstream aluminium industry was spotted with multiple affairs this week from October 16 to 20. While EOS launched its new Aluminum Al5X1 aluminium alloy, Novelis received a sum of $5 million from the Alabama Industrial Access Road and Bridge Corporation under ALDOT's administration for revamping the South Alabama Megasite. On the other hand, Aluminium Association of India (AAI) requested the government to provide rates for aluminium special economic zones and export oriented units (EOUs) under the RoDTEP scheme and thyssenkrupp Aerospace renewed aluminium components supply contract to the Boeing Company.

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. Special economic zones (SEZs) and EOUs cumulatively represent the source of over 30 per cent of all aluminium exports from India. This indicates that a significant part of the domestic aluminium industry is yet to be covered by the RoDTEP scheme.

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thyssenkrupp Aerospace renewed a long-term aluminium components supply contract with the Boeing Company. 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.  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.

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EOS announced the launch of its new Aluminum Al5X1 aluminium alloy. It was rumoured earlier this year that EOS would be releasing the high-strength alloy after showcasing sample parts at RAPID + TCT. The commercial availability of Al5X1 will begin in November for EOS M 290 users, followed by the EOS M 400-4 next year.

According to EOS, the Al5X1 3D printing material exhibits a 14% elongation with an ultimate tensile strength of 410 MPa. The material requires only a single-step heat treatment with no Hot Isostatic Pressing, resulting in quicker and more cost-effective part manufacturing. Additionally, parts printed in EOS Aluminum Al5X1 can be electropolished and anodised with no limits to potential colour choices for cosmetic and corrosion-resistant properties.

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Novelis a sum of $5 million from the Alabama Industrial Access Road and Bridge Corporation under ALDOT's administration, which the company will utilise to revamp the South Alabama Megasite. Novelis' aluminium plant in the area will undergo a proper renovation with the funding raised. Novelis, the leading aluminium company that will benefit from the grant, is expected to generate a whopping $6.5 billion in total economic output and create 900 indirect jobs in addition to the 1,000 direct jobs at the 3,000-acre, former South Alabama Megasite in Bay Minette.

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PipeHawk PLC announced that its subsidiary QM Systems Ltd secured a contract with JVM Castings Ltd, which involves designing, manufacturing, and supplying a suite of automated systems for inserting and assembling self-piercing and clinch nuts into various automotive aluminium castings. PipeHawk stated that this contract is expected to generate approximately GBP800,000 in revenue for QM. The project is slated for completion within PipeHawk's fiscal year, ending on June 30.

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Alro, one of the largest vertically integrated aluminium producers in Europe in terms of production capacity, announced the signing of a new multi-year agreement with Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer. Under the terms of the contract, Alro would supply aluminium flat-rolled products for the manufacturing of aircraft.

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Martinrea International Inc. has publicised the signing of a strategic partnership with Yamada Manufacturing Co., Ltd., a renowned manufacturer of chassis, drive units, and powertrain components based in Gunma, Japan. This partnership will undoubtedly enhance Martinrea's manufacturing capabilities in Japan and create a new avenue for the company to showcase its expertise in the production of lightweight aluminium solutions for the automotive industry.

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Aluminum Dynamics, the newly formed aluminium operations of Steel Dynamics, Inc., has contracted Gillespie & Powers Inc. along with their strategic partners Hustler Conveyor Company, American Pulverizer Company, and ETA Engineering for the supply of their furnace equipment, pre-treatment equipment, and air pollution control equipment for their recently announced, state-of-the-art facilities in Columbus, Mississippi; Gila Bend, Arizona; and San Luis Potosi, Mexico. This package includes shredders, conveyors, hot and cold air pollution control equipment, melting furnaces, holding furnaces and treatment equipment up to the casting table of various sizes and configurations. It is designed to produce automotive, can and common alloy aluminium sheets of the highest quality to Aluminum Dynamics demanding specifications.

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