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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According to SMM statistics, in May 2025, China's aluminium plate/sheet and strip production reached 1.151 million tonnes, with an industry operating rate of 66.37 per cent, down 0.86 percentage points M-o-M. Aluminium foil production was 441,000 tonnes, with an industry operating rate of 69.50 per...
Freshwrapp, the flagship food packaging brand from Hindalco, has rolled out its latest nationwide campaign titled, “Bacteria ki Entry ko Rokey” with none other than renowned chef and author Vikas Khanna leading the charge. At the heart of the campaign is the introduction of the Freshlock Shield, a...
The composite PMI for the aluminium processing (including downstream) industry in May was recorded at 49.8 per cent, approaching the 50 mark but remaining in contraction territory. It fell by 1.8 percentage points M-o-M and increased by 8.7 per cent Y-o-Y. By sector, in May, the domestic aluminium...
RUSAL, one of the world's leading aluminium producers is boosting its capacity for thin gauge foil production aimed at food packaging applications. The company is upgrading the С-3/2 finishing foil mill at its SAYANAL facility, the largest foil mill in Russia and the CIS. Once completed, the...
In mid-May, Mingtai Al. released a record of investor relations activities, mentioning that the company's production and sales of aluminium plate/sheet, strip and foil in Q1 reached a new historical high, with sales volume approaching 380,000 tonnes, up 11 per cent Y-o-Y. The company is unwavering...
In the first quarter of 2025, European aluminium foil rollers experienced a significant uptick in demand. According to the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), total deliveries reached 243,900 tonnes, marking an 11.4 per cent increase compared to the same period in 2024. This growth was...
Jiangsu Dare Aluminum Industry Co., Ltd. has earned ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for the manufacture of aluminium foil with main processes including rough rolling, middle rolling, coiling, finishing rolling, cutting, annealing and packaging at Jiangsu Dare Aluminum Industry Co.,...
The operating rate of leading domestic aluminium downstream processing enterprises dropped back slightly by 0.8 percentage points W-o-W to 62.6 per cent, ending an eight-week consecutive increase, and fell by 0.6 percentage points Y-o-Y. By sector, the operating rates of primary aluminium alloy,...
In a calculated move to tackle the overstuffing of the ‘material in question’ in its domestic aluminium industry, the Indian government imposed a provisional anti-dumping duty on aluminium foil imports from China. Effective from March 17, 2025, this measure levies duties ranging between USD 619 and...
The European aluminium foil industry has staged an impressive recovery in 2024 after a tumultuous 2023, marked by weak demand and soaring inflation. According to the latest data from the European Aluminium Foil Association (EAFA), total deliveries surged to 892,500 tonnes, a robust 7.3 per cent...
Global brokerage UBS has placed a bullish bet on Shyam Metalics Limited, predicting a 35 per cent upside from its previous closing price. The firm has maintained a ‘buy’ rating on the stock, setting a target price of INR 1,175 (USD 13.73) per share, compared to its last close at INR 869.3 (USD...
China is facing multiple duties on its aluminium exports from various countries. After facing a hefty tariff of 45 per cent from the United States, China is now targeted with a provisional anti-dumping duty ranging from USD 619 to USD 873 per tonne from India. The news came on Monday, March 17,...
Battery waste poses a significant environmental threat, containing substances harmful to human health and ecosystems. However, these discarded batteries also contain valuable materials like nickel, which is essential for manufacturing new batteries. Thus, the development of efficient recycling...
This week, the operating rate of leading enterprises in China's downstream aluminium processing sector continued its mild post-holiday recovery, up 1.1 percentage points W-o-W to 59.8 per cent. By segment, the operating rate of primary aluminium alloy slightly increased WoW, with production...
Recently, the Internal Market Protection Department of the Eurasian Economic Commission announced the final ruling on the anti-dumping investigation of Chinese aluminium foil. It determined that the products involved were dumped and caused damage, recommending the imposition of anti-dumping duties...
The Science and Technology Department of Henan Province recently released the "Announcement on the Selection Results of Leading Innovative Enterprises in Henan Province," with Luoyang Aluminum Foil earning a place on the prestigious list. The selection process for Henan Province's leading...
China wrapped up 2024 with a staggering growth of aluminium foil exports, reaching above 1.5 million tonnes. Although the export volume in December decreased significantly by about 28 per cent month-on-month following the cancellation of export tax rebates and the looming threat of increased...
C.S. Aluminium Corporation (CSAC), one of Taiwan's largest rolled aluminium product manufacturers, has been successfully recertified with the ASI Performance Standard V3. The certification has been provided for producing aluminium plates, rolls, sheets, and foil at its Siaogang District, Kaohsiung,...
