
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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Recently, as aluminium prices continued to fluctuate at highs, SMM surveyed some aluminium alloy casting manufacturers on their current and near-term production and operations. The findings are as follows: Enterprise A: Mainly produces automotive parts such as engine blocks and steering shafts,...

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 Dicastal KSM Autoparts QinHuangdao Co., Ltd. facility located in Hebei Province, China. Aluminium...

According to SMM statistics, domestic aluminium production in November 2025 (30 days) increased 1.47 per cent YoY, but decreased 2.82 per cent MoM. Starting in November, aluminium gradually transitioned from peak consumption season to off-season, downstream operating rates showed a downward trend,...

As global demand for aluminium continues to rise, manufacturers are seeking faster, more flexible, and cost-effective production methods. DISA'S green sand moulding technology delivers all three, enabling the efficient production of high-quality aluminium castings. Experience DISA's innovative...

Dr.-Ing. Oliver Moos, Managing Director of CETAG AG, brings decades of expertise in aluminium casthouse technology, offering innovative, cost-efficient and sustainable process solutions through global consulting, project management and equipment design. In an interview for “ Sustainability &...

A nano-ceramic coating sets new quality standards in aluminium smelting The nano-ceramic release agent was launched on the market by Ceranovis in Germany with the aim of improving process quality and thereby reducing production costs. This proved successful. Many of the large primary aluminium...

Qinghai Baihe Aluminium Co., Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the manufacture and production of liquid aluminium and aluminium ingots at their facility in Xinning, Qinghai Province, China. Aluminium Stewardship...

Alucast, a Black Country-based aluminium casting foundry, has invested £1 million (USD 1.22 million) in new machinery and research and development. This move aims to bolster its position in the rail, aerospace and defence sectors. The company employs over 100 staff at its Wednesbury facility. The...

A pioneering furnace weighing system from Aluminium Casthouse Technologies (ACT) is now ‘self-learning’ to achieve even higher production levels in casthouses. Knowing the correct weight of metal in the furnace is crucial to ensure slabs are consistently cast to the precise length ordered by the...

Rodabell is a global leader in aluminium casting solutions, operating from Spain and Bahrain with over 140 employees. The company specialises in designing and supplying advanced systems, consumables and tools for aluminium casting, combining innovation, flexibility and end-to-end service....

Taural India Pvt Ltd, one of the leading aluminium casting manufacturers in India, is on the way to advancing its sustainability agenda with two new and key initiatives - one is the adoption of Vedanta’s low-carbon aluminium and the other is the implementation of a green sand-casting process at its...

At first glance, reducing the weight of a car might sound like an engineer’s fetish. But in the era of electric mobility, it has become the lever between triumph and failure. A 10 per cent drop in vehicle mass can drive a 6-8 per cent improvement in fuel economy, whether for internal combustion...

PanAsialum Holdings Company Ltd. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for remelting and casting, extrusion, fabrication, powder-coating, anodising, die making, and CNC processes for the production of aluminium ingots at PanAsia Enterprises (Nanyang) Co. Ltd. in China. Aluminium...

GDCTECH will host a landmark international conference on Aluminum and Magnesium Die Casting Technology from December 4 to 6, 2025 in Pune. The three-day mega event will bring together industry leaders, experts, and innovators for an exchange of ideas, technological advancements, and collaborative...

Impol – TLM d.o.o. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the design and production of rolled semi-finished Aluminium alloy products including slabs, sheets, strips, circles, and plain foils at their Impol – TLM d.o.o. plant in Šibenik, Croatia. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI)...

Golden Aluminum Inc. (GAI) has recently partnered with SMS group to launch the commercial operations of a state-of-the-art aluminium strip, called nexcast®, at its Fort Lupton, Colorado facility. This represents a significant breakthrough in aluminium casting methods, facilitating the production of...

Impol 2000, d. d. has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) and Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for the design and production of rolled, extruded, and drawn semi-finished aluminium alloy products. The Certification covers production activities at Impol. o. o. and its...

Midal Cables has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the production of aluminium rod coils and bare aluminium conductors for overhead lines (OHL) at their Midal Cables Saudi L.L.C facility located in Dammam, Saudi Arabia. Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) today announced that...