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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Sundaram Clayton Limited, part of the $6.5 billion TVS Group, has officially put its newly-commissioned aluminium die-castings facility into commercial production. The facility is located in the SIPCOT industrial area in Tiruvallur district, Tamil Nadu, India. The plant, with an annual production...
With over four decades of experience, UAC is a leading global manufacturer and an integrated producer of structural components for the aerospace sector has successfully commissioned a new aluminium billet casting line in Satu Mare, Romania. This new plant enhances UAC's ability to produce...
On Monday, August 26, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative announced that it successfully certified Cameroon’s primary aluminium producer, Alucam, against the Performance Standard V3 (2022) certification. Alucam has reportedly bagged the certification for primary aluminium smelting, including the...
The management council of Guangyuan Economic Development Zone recently concluded an investing agreement with Deyang Tianhe Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. for a new production project. The new project will be centred on manufacturing aluminium alloy auto parts with a targeted annual output of...
AS METAL COM SRL, a recycling centre in Bucharest, Romania, has reportedly obtained the ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) certification for the recycling of aluminium scrap. The scrap is used in the manufacture and supply of secondary aluminium alloys cast in ingots and hemispheres for the...
Scientists at the Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals of the Siberian Federal University (SFU) have developed an effective model for casting flat ingots from an economically alloyed aluminium-scandium alloy, initially created at the university for RUSAL. This innovative modelling approach for ingot...
In the wake of growing digitisation in the global aluminium industry, Hongfa Aluminum, a subsidiary of China Hongqiao Group, has embarked on a journey of digital transformation across all its manufacturing units. According to a report, the company has integrated artificial intelligence to achieve...
Constellium announced that the U.S. Department of Defence (DoD) has selected its Muscle Shoals, Alabama facility for a $23 million investment under Title III of the Defence Production Act. This funding, awarded through the Defence Production Act Investments (DPAI) Program, will be overseen by the...
Ed has 21 years in the metal casting industry, primarily in non-ferrous metal. He has been with Inductotherm Corp. since September 2019 as Sales Manager for Light Metal Applications and District Manager covering the South-Central US. Before joining Inductotherm, Ed was a Regional Sales Manager for...
Aluminium demand in North America, stemming from the automotive, aerospace, construction, and packaging industries, is undergoing an upward movement, fuelled by a concerted move towards sustainability by manufacturers. The aluminium industry in North America is categorised by product type and...
On June 24, 2024, India-based Craftsman Automation Limited announced signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Private Limited and Kedaara Capital Fund II LLP. This MoU revealed in a recent stock exchange filing, outlines Craftsman Automation's plan to...
Indian auto components manufacturer Rockman Industries has grown into a globally acclaimed supplier of high-quality automotive components. Established in 1960 and headquartered in Delhi, the company has been successfully enlisted by AL Biz to its list of 2100+ sellers. Over the years, Rockman...
AL Circle: What role does Almex play in the aluminium industry? Ravi Tilak: We provide equipment and technology and complete solutions for making aerospace aluminium balloons. Our significant focus has been on aerospace aluminium, slabs, and billet casting. But it's not just related to casting. We...
In the wake of an increased demand for low-carbon aluminium to advance sustainability, Norsk Hydro has decided to strengthen the capacity of its Henderson recycling plant in Kentucky by building a new casting line. Built-in 1999, this plant is Hydro’s first recycling facility, and over time, it has...
Harnessing over 30 years of experience, the German multinational manufacturer of Luxury vehicles, BMW Group, is a pioneer in additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing. According to reports, BMW Group Plant Landshut has launched a new generation bionic robot gripper crafted through an...
Aluminium Stewardship Initiative has reportedly recognised INNOVATION New Material Technology Co., Ltd. for its sustainable production process across its value chain by presenting the Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification. The company has received certification for its Suzhou Chuangtai Alloy...
On May 8, the American multinational automotive manufacturing company General Motors announced its decision to discontinue production of the gasoline-powered Chevrolet Malibu later this year to focus on manufacturing new electric vehicles. Since 1964, GM has sold over 10 million Malibus globally,...
Grain refiner specialist MQP has won a global business award for the second year running for its customer-centric shipping model across continents. The Midlands-based firm was presented with the Best Import/Export Award by broadcaster and presenter Stephen Mulhern at this year's BizX 2024 awards in...
