
In the trade of aluminium semi-fabricated products such as sheets, plates, foils, extruded profiles, tubes, and wire, the import volume of the US in the January-March or first quarter of 2026 marks a significant year-on-year rise, driven by strong demand and limited domestic smelting capacity....
Who doesn’t enjoy a steaming cup of perfectly brewed coffee from a processor that appears dedicated to making your morning energetic? Jura has given its second-generation Z10 fully automatic coffee machine featuring solid aluminium for its distinctive convex-concave front panel and housing accents,...
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As the Founder and CEO of Taural India, Bharat Gite is a visionary leader in the field of metallurgy in India, known for his exceptional work ethic, dedication to innovation, and relentless drive to succeed. He is now a leading figure in the aluminium casting industry, thanks to his extensive...

TVS Holdings has publicised the appointment of Venu Srinivasan’s son, Sudarshan Venu, as the firm’s new Managing Director for a term of five years. Previously this year, Sundaram Clayton, a well-known manufacturer and supplier of automotive aluminium castings, which fell under the TVS Group’s...

Mr. Mukesh Jain, Founder and Chairperson of Dhatukarm, is a first class Metallurgical Engineer from I.I.T Roorkee, India, from 1984 Batch. Mr. Jain started his career as a Heat Treatment Plant Engineer in an aluminium extrusion plant and served his ideas on improving the Heat Treatment process...

Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has presented Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification to Ningbo Tuopu Group Co., Ltd. under Provisional status. The certification is for the company's Light Alloy System 9th Unit in Ningbo, China, wherein it operates casting, semi-processing, aluminium...

AL Circle: Can you briefly overview Alimex GmbH and its core business activities? José Ceballos Tejero: Alimex is one of the world's best-known suppliers of high-precision aluminium solutions. As a reliable partner, Alimex helps its customers achieve a competitive advantage in wide-ranging...

AL Circle: What role does research and development play in addressing heat treatment challenges in the aluminium industry? Are there any recent breakthroughs or ongoing studies worth mentioning? José Javier González: We analyse annually the research and development of global trends in the foundry...

The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has announced the joining of Kunshan Chaoqun Metal Products Co., as a New Production and Transformation member. Located in Zhangpu Town, Kunshan City, between Shanghai and Suzhou, the company specialises in producing 36 specifications of deformed aluminium alloy...

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...

On Monday, August 14, Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced the joining of IKD Co., Ltd. as a new Production and Transformation member. IKD’s unwavering commitment towards sustainability and contribution to developing green aluminium has brought the company to ASI’s membership. IKD Co., Ltd....

Introduction Globally, around 22% of the Aluminium usage per annum undergoes Heat Treatment and Casting [i], equivalent to around 32% of the annual primary aluminium production of the world [ii] Globally, there are a few thousand companies related to aluminium heat treatment. The number of...

Leichtmetall Aluminium Giesserei Hannover GmbH has reportedly acquired ASI Performance Standard V2 (2017) Certification for remelting, casting and semi-fabrication operations. The company invented Continuous casting at the Hannover site as early as the 1920s. Later, it became one of the world’s...

The Spain Foundry Congress, held every year, has become an esteemed event for the metallurgical industry, gathering professionals, experts, and enthusiasts to exchange knowledge, innovations, and insights. In 2023, the prestigious event returns, promising to be a transformative gathering of minds,...

During the 64th AGM conducted via video conferencing on Wednesday, Wheels India's chairman S Ram informed shareholders that the company is anticipating growth in its aluminium wheels export business due to its strong relationships with global OEMs. The company will start supplying cast aluminium...

Taural India, a turnkey aluminium solutions provider, participated in the international GIFA 2023 exhibition to showcase their impressive achievements in aluminium sand casting. The event allowed Taural India to exhibit their dedication to the "Make in India" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiatives,...

Founded in 2011, Darpa Engineering is one of India's top producers and exporters of sheet metal stampings, non-ferrous castings (aluminium, copper, brass, and bronze). They export more than 80% of their goods to the United States and Germany and provide cost-effective solutions for international...

Established in 1998, Impro Precision is an eminent company headquartered in Hong Kong. It has earned its position as one of the top 10 global manufacturers specializing in the production of high-precision, intricate, and essential casting and machined components and provides ‘One-Stop Solutions’....

Danish homeware brand Ferm Living and Norwegian designer Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng have created a minimalist, unique wavy aluminium table called Dal. The furniture has dual functionality. It can serve as a table as well as a bench. Initially carved in wood by Øfstedal Eng, the table is now made of...

Constellium SE, a NYSE-listed business, is preparing to attend the 54th Paris Air Show. Constellium will showcase various high-performance aluminium products, including Airware®, the market's lightest aluminium for aeroplanes and spacecraft. Pooja Castings Private Limited, situated in Pune, India,...