EU Parliament backs wider CBAM scope for steel and aluminium products
The European Parliament has backed plans to expand the European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) to a wider range of steel and aluminium products, including screws, wires, springs and household utensils. MEPs approved the Parliament’s position on the proposed CBAM review with 464...
Apex Aluminum Extrusions rejects US relocation as tariffs threaten exports
A Canadian aluminium extruder is refusing to move its production to the US despite facing a sharp increase in tariffs that could effectively shut it out of one of its largest markets. Apex Aluminum Extrusions, based in Langley, British Columbia, says more than 40 per cent of its sales previously...
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Hyundai Mobis to use solar-powered low-carbon aluminium from EGA for manufacturing EVs
Hyundai Mobis is set to integrate low-carbon aluminium, produced using solar energy, into the manufacturing of key automotive components starting this year. This initiative is a crucial step in the company’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2045. The company announced that it has signed...
Certification from BIS now mandatory for certain aluminium products
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), India’s National Standards Body, has reportedly mandated certain products, mostly belonging to the aluminium industry, to adopt BIS standards and obtain licenses to sell products in the domestic market. BIS plays a crucial role in product certification schemes,...
Portugal to introduce aluminium beverage container deposit return scheme by 2026
Portugal is set to introduce a Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) for single-use beverage containers by 2026, aiming to enhance recycling rates and strengthen its waste management system. SDR Portugal will oversee the initiative, with Sensoneo providing the technological infrastructure. This collaboration...
Equispheres & Fieldmade unveils NOMAD®03, a game-changer in mobile aluminium 3D printing
Equispheres, a leader in optimised aluminium powders for Additive Manufacturing (AM), has partnered with mobile AM pioneer Fieldmade to introduce NOMAD®03—a breakthrough mobile aluminium 3D printing micro-factory. This innovation extends laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) beyond conventional...
Australian Aluminium Council expands downstream membership amid renewed government focus on fair trade for local manufacturers
Bauxite, alumina and aluminium - both wrought and unwrought - are globally traded with strong interdependencies across these supply chains. In light of recent global trade developments, a key concern for the Australian Aluminium Council is the distortion of international trade flows, which disrupt...
Moment enhances its sustainability game with crown holdings, upgrades to printed aluminium cans
Botanical soda brand Moment has partnered with Crown Holdings, Inc. to enhance its sustainability efforts by upgrading the aluminium packaging for its botanical and adaptogen-based beverages sold across the U.S. Image Source: Crown Holdings By transitioning from shrink-wrapped aluminium cans to...
Yamaha Motor Australia signs deal to acquire aluminium boat manufacturer Telwater
Yamaha Motor Australia Pty. Ltd. has signed a purchase agreement with subsidiaries of BRP Inc., a Canada-based company, to acquire full ownership of Telwater Pty Ltd, an Australian aluminium boat manufacturer. The completion of this acquisition is subject to obtaining necessary clearances, permits,...
Is foil import from China on track to tank post India’s anti-dumping duty enforcement?
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...
Anderson Global declared a subsidiary of Wisconsin Aluminium Foundry
As of March 31, 2025, Wisconsin Aluminium Foundry, the leader in aluminium and copper-based alloy casting, has officially announced its strategic expansion plan by acquiring Anderson Global, based out of Michigan. Image source: iStock The acquisition intent of Wisconsin Aluminium Foundry is...
Japan’s Q2 aluminium premium crashes to five-quarter-low as US tariff intervenes trade
After an initial aggressive uptick at the beginning of March, the premium for Japanese aluminium’s outbound trade during the second Quarter of 2025 (April to June) has reportedly crashed to USD 182 per tonne, which is clearly a 20 per cent decrease from the past quarter (Q1’25), reveals six sources...
Value of India’s engineering goods exports, including aluminium, declines. Are US tariff exemptions a last resort to mend it?
India's engineering goods exports experienced a decline in value during February 2025, marking the first monthly fall since April 2024, affected by slower exports of aluminium, steel, copper, and iron. According to the Engineering Export Promotion Council (EEPC), India's export value stood at $9.4...
Ball Corporation and LOA Brewery unlock new milestone with Chile’s first ASI-certified beer cans
Ball Corporation and LOA Brewery have reached a groundbreaking milestone in Chile with the launch of the country's first beer cans to receive Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certification. Featured on Ball's cans for Otra Ronda Amber Ale and Minga Loca West Coast IPA, the ASI seal ensures...
Tariffs bite: Businesses choose to sway away from aluminium, counting the cost
Aluminium businesses, brace yourselves as your base metal commodities are getting pricier, and it’s not just a minor blip. The latest round of US tariffs on steel and aluminium imports is sending shockwaves through industries that rely on these materials. From roofing to manufacturing, businesses,...
DI’s plan to merge with Dongil Aluminum receives strong backing from shareholders
DI Dongil has expanded its business scope to include manufacturing, processing, and selling aluminium products, laying the groundwork for an absorption merger with its subsidiary, Dongil Aluminum. This merger, sought by minority shareholders, aligns with DI's strategic direction in the aluminium...
Transforming Odisha into a global powerhouse with Vedanta’s INR 1 lakh crore investment
Odisha stands as a testament to resilience and progress. Boasting rich mineral reserves, the state has emerged as a major manufacturing hub in India, supported by a dynamic industrial ecosystem. At the heart of this growth lies Odisha's thriving metals and mining sector, playing a pivotal role in...
"I foresee huge growth for the platform economy, open talent and freelancing as more companies, organisations and individuals demand freedom, flexibility and choice as to when, where and how they work," Glen Hodgson, Founder and CEO of Free Trade Europa
Free Trade Europa is a think tank delving into the development of short, easily digestible thought pieces on key dossiers and acts as a commentator on European policy developments. The entity also prepares conferences, briefings and seminars relevant concerns. Glen Hodgson, Founder and CEO of Free...
Where luxury meets strength: Arizona-based company launches aluminium-backed camper vans
Are you one of those who wish to literally carry their home with them when they travel? Alumivan, an Arizona-based campervan builder, has recently launched its latest camper Van, the Reverie 136" and the Reverie 159", with a luxurious interior and design with all the credit to aluminium. Image...
ISA Yachts’ all-aluminium 45-metre Granturismo series set for 2026 delivery
ISA Yachts, a brand of Palumbo Superyachts, has announced the construction of its much-awaited 45-metre Granturismo series. This will be the third unit of the flawless series where the hull and superstructure were recently joined at the shipyard's Ancona facility. Sold to a European buyer in 2024,...
