European aluminium foil deliveries showed a clear improvement in the second quarter of 2026, following a subdued first quarter. EAFA member companies delivered around 238,000 tonnes between April and June, up 0.6 per cent year on year and 5.8 per cent higher than the 225,000 tonnes delivered in Q1....
US-headquartered global manufacturer of advanced electronic components, KYOCERA AVX has launched two new aluminium electrolytic capacitor series, viz., AEVA and AEVB, designed for high-vibration and high-temperature resistance in industrial applications such as robotics, motor controls,...
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After Turkey’s move to guard its domestic aluminium foil industry from Chinese dumping , India has decided to extend the anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil imports from China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand until December 15, 2026. The decision was passed as domestic producers like Hindalco...
Turkey has officially retained the 22 per cent CIF anti-dumping (AD) duty on Chinese aluminium foil imports for the next five years. The decision extends trade protection measures that have been in place for more than a decade. According to Notice No. 2026/16 issued by the Turkish Ministry of Trade...
Printmann Offset is accelerating its expansion in southern India with a new 150,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Hyderabad, strengthening its presence in one of the country’s fastest-growing packaging markets. The Mumbai-based packaging company currently supplies cartons, labels, leaflets...
1. Aluminium semis exports overview In April 2026, China's aluminium semis exports showed a strong rebound. According to customs data, April exports of aluminium semis (including aluminium extrusion, aluminium plate/sheet and strip, aluminium foil, etc.) reached 535,700 tonnes, up 20.9 per cent...
A sheet of aluminium foil propped behind a Wi-Fi router has become one of the internet “life hacks” that people either swear by or laugh off immediately. At first glance, it sounds like nonsense — the sort of advice that used to circulate in old forwarded e-mails. Yet the idea is not baseless....
According to customs data, China's total aluminium foil exports (tariff codes 76071110, 76071120, 76071190, 76071900, 76072000) reached 114,400 tonnes in April 2026, up 10.5 per cent M-o-M but down 6.2 per cent Y-o-Y. Trade mode: In April 2026, China's aluminium foil exports via processing trade...
The North American aluminium market has witnessed sharp shifts in trade dynamics, the trend shifting with policy changes and geopolitical developments. In 2025, North America’s aluminium market showed signs of recovery, with demand ending the year on a stable note despite economic and trade-related...
Over the years, the Middle East has been a notable contributor to the global primary aluminium production and trade. Out of the 6-6.5 million tonnes produced in the region, 5-5.5 million tonnes are exported, underlining the lion’s share of the production being shipped overseas. This share accounts...
Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited reported higher revenue and profit for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2026, supported by stronger volumes and better realisations across aluminium foil businesses, carbon steel, stainless steel, and speciality alloys The company recorded a 22 per cent rise in...
This Mother’s Day, HOMEFOIL , the kitchen essentials brand from LSKB Aluminium Foils Pvt. Ltd., launches a heartfelt campaign titled ‘Maa Ki Seekh, Har Dil Tak’ , built on a simple yet powerful insight: how we give is as important as what we give. At the heart of the campaign is a simple yet moving...
Scissors are precise tools. They work through a balance between two blades. If they stop cutting well, the issue is often at a micro-level on the cutting edge. A common online tip suggests cutting through layers of aluminium foil to sharpen dull scissors. While this may feel effective for a short...
Indian metal manufacturer Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited is set for a notable expansion as it advances to invest around INR 7 billion (USD 74.27 million) to set up an aluminium flat rolled products (FRP) and foil manufacturing unit in Sambalpur, Odisha. As a major step in planning and...
Reynolds Wrap, a packaging subsidiary under the Reynolds Group, has introduced the Reynolds Wrap Hearts Fun Foil. It is an embossed aluminium foil containing a playful heart symbol on it. Launching it as a permanent addition to the foil lineup, Reynolds presents the Hearts Fun Foil as a combination...
Graphene Manufacturing (GMG) has reported a notable improvement in the performance of its Graphene Aluminium-Ion Battery technology (G+A CELLS), being developed in collaboration with the University of Queensland. Working under a Joint Development Agreement with one of the globally leading metals...
Assan Alüminyum has bought an aluminium foil production plant in West Virginia through its subsidiary Kibar Americas. With this purchase, the company will now produce aluminium foil locally in the United States. This helps it expand its operations outside its home country. The new plant will...
The European aluminium foil industry appeared to regain its footing in 2025, extending the stabilisation seen a year earlier. Demand moved in a positive direction overall, yet the recovery did not follow a straight line. As the year progressed, momentum began to soften, with the fourth quarter...
The EU-imposed definitive anti-dumping and countervailing duties ranging from 15.4 per cent to 28.5 per cent on products under CN code ex 7607 11 19 are expected to run until December 9, 2026. The EU duties on Chinese aluminium converter foil came into effect in December 2021, as an effort to...
This week, the weekly operating rate of leading downstream aluminium processing enterprises in China rebounded 1.1 percentage points MoM to 64 per cent. Operating rates across segments showed differentiated recovery, and consumption gradually returned to the peak-season pace, but the overall level...
