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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The Eastern regional wing of the Institute of Indian Foundrymen (IIF) has hosted the 73rd Indian Foundry Congress concurrently with the Indian Foundry Exhibition IFEX 2025. The event was held in Kolkata’s Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan between February 9, 2025, and February 11, 2025, and welcomed...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), a collaborative endeavour aimed at enhancing sustainability throughout the value chain, announced the successful certification of Lizhong Group with the Performance Standard V3 (2022). Lizhong Group's Guangdong Longda Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. facility,...
According to SMM statistics, China's aluminium production in January 2025 (31 days) was up 3.8 per cent Y-o-Y but down 0.3 per cent M-o-M. The operating capacity of domestic aluminium smelters in January remained largely stable M-o-M, with only a few smelters in Shanxi reporting production cuts of...
According to SMM statistics, China's aluminum production in December 2024 (31 days) increased by 4.13 per cent YoY, with cumulative production from January to December up 3.89 per cent Y-o-Y. In December, multiple aluminum smelters in Sichuan and Guangxi reduced production. Specifically, in...
According to the Shanghai Metals Market, there are currently 41 new and under-construction secondary aluminium projects in China, with a combined capacity of 4.63 million tonnes. Of this total capacity, 44.28% (2.05 million tonnes) is dedicated to secondary cast aluminium alloys across 28 planned...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Suzhou Alutech Automotive Parts Co., Ltd. has achieved the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) certification, recognising its excellence in the design and manufacturing of brake and suspension components. This state-of-the-art facility features...
Bühler provides solutions for aluminium and magnesium die-casting tailored for foundries to increase productivity and efficiency. Bühler manufactures advanced die-casting machines with locking forces ranging from 3,400 to 92,000 kN. From a single machine to a fully integrated die-casting cell,...
Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI), the Austria-based aluminium solutions provider, has reportedly deployed a Nitrex nitriding system at its facility in Romania. The system improves the wear and corrosion resistance, allowing for higher volume production with minimal operator involvement if...
The International Committee for Study of Bauxite, Alumina, and Aluminium (ICSOBA) hosted its 42nd International Conference and Exhibition in Lyon, France, from October 27 to 31, 2024, at the Lyon Convention Centre and the adjacent Marriott Hotel. With its rich history and cultural heritage, Lyon...
A 2016-built aluminium die-casting company achieved INR 20 crore turnover in 2024. Abhinitee India is now a known name in the nation, and it was set up by five college friends, Jitendar Ingale, Vidula Aher, Mangesh Thorat, Harish Shrirao and Niteen Jhadav. Image Source: Pixabay The company...
The story of Lakshmi Venu, the managing director of Sundaram-Clayton Ltd (SCL), is a testament to the legacy's strides. Despite being the daughter of two business giants, she has proven herself a worthy leader in the production company of aluminium and manganese cast for automotive sector — SCL...
Wisconsin Aluminium Foundry (WAF) opened its doors in 1909. Back then, it had only three accounts, Wisconsin Motors, Harley Davidson and Evinrude Outboard. In 2024, the still family-owned business celebrated its 115 anniversary where they are now a conglomerate of multiple divisions, including WAF,...
Sarginsons, an advanced aluminium diecasting firm in Coventry, has been awarded a £6 million grant aimed at expanding its workforce, upgrading equipment, and enhancing its recycling network. The foundry will collaborate with partners, including Aston Martin, on a research initiative to develop...
The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) is a collaborative endeavour aimed at enhancing sustainability throughout the aluminium value chain. Achieving ASI certification demonstrates the dedication of both aluminium producers and users to maintain rigorous standards in social responsibility,...
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has approved Craftsman Automation to acquire 100 per cent of the share capital of Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions. Craftsman Automation Ltd, a publicly listed company in India, operates across diverse sectors, including powertrain, aluminium products, and...
China-based Chongqing Millison Technologies has achieved the ASI Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard V2 (2022) Certification for its re-melting, casting, and processing operations for aluminium alloy parts in Banan District. Earlier in January 2024 the company had also achieved the ASI Performance...
Aston Martin, a British manufacturer of luxury sports cars and grand tourers, is set to advance its sustainability efforts with £6 million in funding from the UK Government for an innovative project focused on developing lightweight, sustainable aluminium castings for future vehicles. The luxury...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has announced the certification of Hammerer Aluminium Industries against the Performance Standard V3 with provisional status. Hammerer Aluminium (HAI) specialises in casting and extruding aluminium, with an annual capacity of 250,000 tonnes and 125,000 tonnes,...
