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,...
Grow with
AL Circle
Aluminum Corporation of China Limited (CHALCO) has made an announcement of completing contributions to Yunnan Aluminum Foil. Through its three subsidiaries, viz., Yunnan Aluminum, Chinalco High-end Manufacturing, and Kunming Copper, CHALCO’s investment totalled to a sum of RMB 906.45 million (USD...
According to a filing made public on Tuesday, Shanghai Huafon Aluminium shared its intention to establish a fully-owned subsidiary in Hong Kong. The total investment for developing this subsidiary is USD 1 million. The new subsidiary, namely, Huafon Aluminium (Hong Kong) International Trading, will...
AL INVEST Břidličná has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) for the development and production of rolled semi-finished products from aluminium and its alloys, production of cast plates and development and production of aluminium foil and flexible packaging materials at their production...
The weekly operating rate of leading domestic aluminium downstream processing enterprises fell 0.4 percentage points w-o-w to 61.9 per cent, with the market continuing to show structural divergence. The operating rate of primary aluminium alloy remained stable at 60.2 per cent, as long-term...
The Eurasian Economic Commission, under the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council, has introduced a series of fresh trade measures targeting the Chinese imports of titanium dioxide and aluminium foil. Following the Council’s instruction, the board has agreed to impose anti-dumping duties on both...
This week, the aluminium downstream sector has presented a mix of progress and challenges across global markets. In Europe, a rise in foil demand and some exciting new production technologies have surfaced. Meanwhile, the US is grappling with operational hurdles, Asia is experiencing a...
Yunnan Aluminium will acquire and consolidate stakes across three related companies after Aluminum Corporation of China (Chalco) signed a capital-contribution agreement to restructure ownership within its downstream aluminium operations, according to a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange....
GLS Aluminium Industries Pvt Ltd has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023) Certification with a focus on Material Stewardship for their facility’s conversion unit, which receives rolled foil stock and undertakes production processes of further rolling, separation, slitting, annealing and...
European aluminium foil makers opened 2025 in high gear. Orders were strong through the first quarter and that strength carried into the spring. Between April and June, producers shipped 236,500 tonnes, up 4.2 per cent from the same period, previous year, according to European Aluminium Foil...
China’s Enpack Packaging has moved beyond its core drinks-can business with a striking new win: a long-term supply deal for over 50 million square metres of composite aluminium foil to be used in next-generation semi-solid-state battery cells. The agreement signals how suppliers once rooted in...
For more than a decade, China aluminium foil sector has been quietly reshaping the global marketplace — expanding capacity, feeding a growing domestic appetite and pushing exports deeper into different regions, even as anti-dumping barriers rise around it. In 2024, the world’s aluminium foil market...
European Aluminium Foil Association's (EAFA) Roller Group, at this year's EAFA Autumn Conference held in Paris, have announced the election of new leadership. EAFA mainly focuses on trade associations, representing the companies that are highly engaged in rewinding and rolling of aluminium foil and...
Over the past few years, the aluminium foil market has been moving in one direction — up—and it’s been doing very quietly, without any dramatic spikes. Back in 2018, global use of foil was around 5.3 million tonnes. By 2023, it moved up to 6.1 million tonnes. And if current projections hold, the...
With the introduction of a new RecycleOn Centre, operated by Circular Action Alliance (CAA), the residents in Ashland now have additional options for the disposal of materials. The new facility was opened at the Ashland Recycling Centre, expanding its capabilities to accept items such as shredded...
The operating rate of leading downstream aluminium processing enterprises in China this week was 62.4 per cent, down 0.1 per cent W-o-W, showing a characteristic of "stabilisation during the peak season with internal divergence." Specifically, the operating rate for primary aluminium alloy rose 0.6...
The global aluminium downstream industry reflects a vibrant character, with companies skillfully navigating through rough markets by making smart moves, innovating and expanding. From mixed results in quarterly reports and dividend news to exciting new facility launches and advanced alloy research,...
Shyam Metalics mainly deals in various aluminium products, including aluminium foils used in packaging, electronics and in various other end products. The data of Q2 FY26 for the company shows varied performance for its products. Among all other products, the overall performance of the company in...
The Customs, Excise & Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) bench in Ahmedabad recently dismissed an appeal concerning the applicable customs duty on imported aluminium foils. The case centred on the date that determines the duty liability and whether the increase in duty rate, from 5 per cent to...
