Downstream weekly recap: Gestamp takes over one-third part of Gescrap ; Chinese aluminium is subject to new tariffs by the US and EU to combat climate change

The global aluminium industry’s most vital segment is the downstream part, which converts aluminium into manufacturing feedstock. This week the segment witnessed limited but significant events. Gestamp, a Spanish producer of automotive components, had acquired one-third of Gescrap, a company that recovers and recycles scrap metal. It was indicated that eliminating carbon emissions from the whole supply chain would significantly influence the decrease of mineral extraction from iron and aluminium. Aluplast-ZTG, an Altest firm with operations in Bulgaria, purchased second Nitrex nitriding equipment to fulfil the clients' demand for its extrusion profiles used in residential and commercial construction. The extruder installed new extrusion presses, which significantly increased its manufacturing capacity. However, on the other hand, the United States and the European Union (EU) are considering imposing new tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminium to curb carbon emissions and global overcapacity. The tariffs will be utilised to combat carbon emissions and global overcapacity.

Spanish automotive components supplier, Gestamp purchased one-third of Gescrap, a scrap recovery and recycling enterprise. It explained that the reduction of mineral extraction from iron and aluminium would bring a definitive impact by discarding carbon emissions from the entire supply chain.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/gestamp-takes-over-one-third-part-of-gescrap-creating-circular-economy-for-european-automobile-sector-87367

The Bulgarian aluminium extruder, Aluplast-ZTG, an Altest company, recently procured a second Nitrex nitriding system. This resulted from the extruder gaining a big manufacturing boost after installing new extrusion presses to meet customer demand for its extrusion profiles used in residential and commercial construction.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/bulgarian-aluminium-extrusion-company-aluplast-ztg-procures-a-second-nitrex-nitriding-system-87385

In an effort to reduce carbon emissions and global overcapacity, both United States and the European Union (EU) were considering imposing fresh tariffs on Chinese aluminium and steel. The move will be a novel approach as both nations will be using this tariff to fight carbon emissions and global overcapacity.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/chinese-aluminium-is-subject-to-new-tariffs-by-the-us-and-eu-to-combat-climate-change-87342

A sectoral session on the metal, downstream, and auxiliary industries was held on the Make in Odisha Conclave's second day. More than ten top industry leaders addressed a sizable crowd of business titans, policymakers, investors, and many more. The Minister of Industries, Energy and MSME, Pratap Kesari Dev, addressed the session, which invited investors to invest in downstream units in Odisha.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/odisha-ranks-first-in-indias-upstream-aluminium-production-and-will-soon-be-first-in-downstream-products-dr-tk-chand-87312

On November 29, 2022, the German equipment provider to the metal industry, SMS Group, headquartered in Dusseldorf, announced its cooperation with South Korea’s LOTTE Group. With 150 years of experience, SMS Group is recognized as a future-oriented technology and outstanding service in plant construction and mechanical engineering for the metals industry.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/sms-group-to-provide-logistic-and-storage-services-for-lotte-s-upcoming-aluminium-foil-plant-in-the-usa-87316

Andover-based MRT Castings have been hailed as the Company of the Year at Industry awards for its exceptional business strategies that tripled the size of its operations during the long nights of Covid-19.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/mrt-castings-honoured-by-company-of-the-year-title-for-hiked-aluminium-components-production-87326

Cevher Jant A.Ş., a high-quality aluminium alloy wheel producer in Turkey, achieved ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification with an emphasis on Material Stewardship for its car wheel manufacturing facility in Izmir, Turkey. As a co-design partner with car OEMs, Cehever contributes its capability to design, develop, produce, and validate the manufactured wheels.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/asi-enlists-cevher-jant-a-s-against-the-performance-standard-certification-for-its-two-plants-in-izmir-87341

On December 8, 2022, the industry leader in non-ferrous metal trading and manufacturing, Metal Exchange Corporation, announced the name of Matt Rohm, the present President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), will be promoted to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Metal Exchange Corporation effective January 1, 2023.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/metal-exchange-corporation-names-matt-rohm-as-new-ceo-87382

PSI Metals has joined hands with PSI FLS Fuzzy Logik & Neuro Systeme to introduce the Qualicision-based PSImetals Casthouse Scheduler at European aluminium manufacturer, Alu-met's place. This will further enhance the aluminium extrusion production planning process.

To know more: https://www.alcircle.com/news/psi-metals-installs-flagship-casthouse-scheduler-software-at-europes-alu-met-gmbh-87331