SuperAlloy sees revenue growth as carmakers increase the use of recycled aluminium

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SuperAlloy reported stronger sales of recycled aluminium in May, supported by growing demand from luxury and supercar manufacturers as well as increasing adoption of low-carbon procurement practices across global supply chains.

The company said consolidated revenue for May reached USD 20.14 million, an increase of 6.7 per cent compared with April and 18.74 per cent higher than the same month last year. For the January-May period, cumulative consolidated revenue totalled TWD 3.103 billion (USD 98 million), up 2.86 per cent year on year, returning the company to positive growth for the first five months of 2026.

According to SuperAlloy, demand was supported by its certification with seven international luxury and supercar brands, which have contributed to a higher usage rate of recycled aluminium in its products.

The company said orders for customised wheels from customers, including Jaguar Land Rover and Mercedes performance vehicle divisions, continued to support sales during May. Demand was also driven by forging and melting suppliers increasing their use of recycled aluminium as part of efforts to meet carbon reduction targets and supply-chain sustainability requirements.

SuperAlloy noted that changes in trade regulations and environmental policies are influencing procurement decisions in major markets. The company said regional value-content requirements under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), together with the implementation of carbon border adjustment mechanisms, have encouraged buyers in Europe and North America to include recycled aluminium content as a requirement in new procurement tenders.

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The company also announced plans to expand the use of recycled aluminium into semiconductor-related applications. The initiative aims to recover high-purity aluminium generated during technology manufacturing processes and reintroduce it into semiconductor consumables and equipment components.

According to SuperAlloy, the project is intended to support semiconductor equipment manufacturers and foundries seeking certified low-carbon materials as part of their procurement strategies.

Looking ahead, the company maintained a cautiously optimistic outlook for the second half of 2026 and said it is continuing work on a second melting plant in Pingtung.

The new facility is being developed to support expected growth in aluminium sales and potential demand from semiconductor equipment customers. Trial production remains scheduled for the second quarter of 2027.

SuperAlloy said the plant is expected to increase its recycled aluminium production capacity, reduce raw material costs by 10-15 per cent, and expand its melting profile sales and toll manufacturing services.