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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One of the UK’s leading foundries has reinforced its commitment to the Black Country, with the purchase of the Moxley Industrial Estate. Alucast, which provides high-pressure, low-pressure, sand and gravity casting services, has spent GBP1.8m on the site in Wednesbury, protecting the future of the...
We welcome you to our conversation with Mr Ruggero Zambelli and Mr Paolo Gamberini of Raffmetal, the Europe’s leading producer of aluminium alloys from recycling. Mr Zambelli serves as Quality Manager and Head of Alloys Development, and Mr Gamberni is Sales Responsible for Foundry Alloys from...
Tiziana Tronci is a Board Member & New Products Development Manager at Gefond Srl and CEO of HPDC. With a degree in Communication Sciences and over 20 years of experience in communication and business development, Tiziana plays a pivotal role in advancing innovation across the non-ferrous foundry...
Nemak S.A.B de C.V has achieved certification against the full set of 11 principles of the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the production of aluminium components for the automotive industry, including powertrain components at their Nemak Aluminium Casting India Pvt Limited facility. To...
Taural India, the Maharashtra-based aluminium casting manufacturer, in Supa, Maharashtra, has opened its second aluminium sand casting facility. With this new facility, the firm aims to expand its production beyond the first plant, which is located in Pune and contribute towards advancing the...
Carsten König, Head of Machining Technology and Digital Products at GROB, initially began his career in turning and milling at the age of 16, progressing from conventional machines to advanced 5-axis CNC machining centers. After 3½-year of apprenticeship, he was appointed shift supervisor in the...
Nemak S.A.B de C.V has achieved ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its Nemak Spain SL production site in Etxebarria, Spain. The certified scope covers a melting centre and facilities for the casting and machining of aluminium parts for the automotive industry, and...
Dr Per Larsen is Innovation Manager at DISA Industries A/S, part of Norican, since 2006. With nearly 30 years of experience at the heart of the foundry business, his expertise runs from tackling casting quality problems to identifying new opportunities for clients and turning them into profit. He’s...
Nikkei M.C. Aluminum (Kunshan) Co., Ltd has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the production of cast aluminium alloy ingots and molten aluminium at their facility located in Jiangsu Province, China. To know the aluminium market outlook for 2026 and beyond, get an access to our...
As a premier barometer and bellwether of the global foundry industry's development, the 24th China International Foundry Exhibition (METAL CHINA), the 19th China International Die Casting Industry Exhibition (DIECASTING CHINA), and the 19th International Nonferrous and Special Casting Exhibition...
Nemak S.A.B de C.V (Nemak) has achieved ASI Performance Standard Certification for the casting, cleaning, heat treatment processes for the manufacturing of aluminium alloy components for the automotive industry at Nemak Nanjing Automotive Components Co., Ltd. in Nanjing, China. To know more about...
CITIC Dicastal Co.,Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the design and manufacture of die casting parts at their facility, Dicastal KSM Autoparts Chengdu Co., Ltd., located in Chengdu City, Sichuan Province, China....
Nemak S.A.B de C.V has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for their Nemak Spain SL production site in Etxebarria, Spain. The site comprises a melting centre and a facility for the casting and machining of aluminium parts for use in the automotive industry. Aluminium Stewardship...
At EUROGUSS 2026, StrikoWestofen will show aluminium die casters of all sizes how to achieve these goals and turn efficiency into profit. As global leader in furnace technology for the light-metal casting industry, StrikoWestofen will use the show to unveil the shape of what’s next in melting and...
HAL ALUMINUM MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the manufacture of parts for the automotive industry using aluminium high pressure die casting at Plants 1 and 2 of their facility located in Guanajuato, Mexico. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today...
Taural India, one of India’s premier integrated aluminium foundries, has strengthened India's maritime manufacturing base with a significant indigenous defence contract. The company has supplied high-quality aluminium castings to Triveni Engineering & Industries Ltd. for propulsion gearboxes as...
On December 1, 2025, Anthony Evans, after the appointment, took the seat as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Alucast. With his in-depth knowledge, expertise and leadership attributes, he has marked a significant position within the casting community. Previously, Mr Evans has shared his...
CITIC Dicastal Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the manufacture of aluminium alloy wheels and castings at their Wuxi Dicastal Wheel Manufacturing Co., Ltd facility in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China. Aluminium...
