Uno Minda plans INR 14.15bn capex as aluminium casting capacity jumps 162%
Uno Minda is set to invest around INR 14.15 billion (USD 147.51 million) across four manufacturing expansion and consolidation projects, with a major portion of the spending directed towards increasing its aluminium casting capacity in Hosur, Tamil Nadu. The automotive components maker plans to...
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...
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Chem-Trend unveils SL-10187, a new release agent for high-pressure aluminium casting
Chem-Trend, a mold release products company, has introduced Chem-Trend SL-10187 to meet the rigorous demands of high-pressure aluminium casting. Designed to enhance performance and operational efficiency, the release agent offers improved biostability, delivering a superior finish and greater...
Megan O'Meara named new President of FUCHS North America, bringing visionary leadership
FUCHS Lubricants Co., one of the world's largest independent lubricant manufacturers, announced the appointment of Megan O'Meara as the new President of FUCHS North America, effective February 10, 2025. In this pivotal role, O'Meara will lead North American operations and oversee core functions,...
Meeting scheduled: India to negotiate before US reciprocal tariff commissions on April 2
India has taken a step ahead to negotiate terms with the United States this week as the date for reciprocal tariff implementation, as announced by the US federal government, is approaching soon. To make things official of the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), the teams from both nations are...
Ball shakes up its business by handing off a major stake of Aluminum Cup ® to Ayna.AI
Ball Corporation, a global leader in sustainable aluminium packaging solutions, has recently announced the formation of a strategic joint venture aimed at advancing the growth of the aluminium cup category. Image source: Ball Corporation The joint venture, named Oasis Venture Holdings, LLC, is a...
Re-In-Can-Ation: New cross-industry initiative between Visy, Novelis, and Rio Tinto to promote sustainable packaging in Australia
Lion’s Stone & Wood has teamed up with supply chain partners to launch Re-In-Can-Ation, a pioneering packaging initiative aimed at increasing the use of recycled aluminium in its beverage cans. Currently in its pilot phase, the collaboration includes Visy, Novelis, and Rio Tinto. The new, more...
Up 3.6% Y-o-Y! Domestic Aluminum Wire and Cable Exports Steady with Growth in January-February
According to customs data, China's total aluminium wire and cable exports in January-February 2025 reached 38,900 tonnes, up 3.6 per cent Y-o-Y, achieving a steady start during the traditional domestic delivery off-season. On a monthly basis, January exports were 23,500 tonnes, down 11.7 per cent...
Here’s an update from GIADEC for the integrated aluminium industry in Ghana, develops a partnership for funding
Mr. Reindorf Twumasi Ankrah, the newly appointed Acting CEO of the Ghana Integrated Aluminium Development Corporation (GIADEC), has hit the ground running in his efforts to advance the nation's integrated aluminium industry. Within less than three weeks of assuming his role, he has outlined a clear...
UAE announces major $1.4 trillion US investment; new aluminium smelter in the list
The United Arab Emirates has unveiled a bold commitment to invest $1.4 trillion in the United States over the next decade, following high-level talks between top UAE officials and President Donald Trump earlier this week, according to a statement from the White House on March 21, 2025. Image...
Import losses widen, net imports of primary aluminium plunged Y-o-Y in January-February
Primary aluminium imports: According to data from the General Administration of Customs, domestic primary aluminium imports in January 2025 were approximately 161,000 tonnes, almost flat M-o-M and down 34.8 per cent Y-o-Y; in February, imports were about 200,000 tonnes, up 24.0 per cent M-o-M and...
German aluminium scrap may completely flow out due to US tariffs, industry warns
Germany's aluminium sector is raising serious concerns about the far-reaching implications of the recently imposed US tariffs on aluminium. While hefty duties have been slapped on primary aluminium and aluminium-intensive products, scrap aluminium remains exempt, a move that industry leaders warn...
Aerospace-grade aluminium, improved AI assistance, smart OIS and lots more with Infinix NOTE 50
Founded in 2013, Infinix, a cutting-edge technology brand designed to meet the needs and demands of youth, has officially launched its much-anticipated NOTE 50 Series, marking a bold entry into the Generation Beta era. The smartphone is crafted from ArmorAlloy™ — a fusion of Damascus steel and...
Hydro invests NOK 1.6b in new wire rod cast house to strengthen Europe’s energy infra
Hydro, a leading aluminium and renewable energy company, is making a major investment in a new wire rod cast house at its aluminium smelter in Karmøy, Norway. Set to begin production in 2028, the facility will supply aluminium critical for Europe’s energy infrastructure. “This investment will...
Summit CRM and Carbonvix sign commercial partnership
Reinforcing their commitment to being the leading provider of sustainable carbon and graphite solutions, Summit CRM and Carbonvix have joined forces to develop sales of ramming pastes and sidewalls (non-graphitised grade) to aluminium smelters worldwide. The combination of Summit CRM’s expertise...
ASI certifies Binzhou Beihai Regal Advanced Material Co., Ltd. against Performance Standard V3
Binzhou Beihai Regal Advanced Material Co., Ltd. has earned ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) Certification for its facility in Binzhou, Shandong, China. The Certification covers the production of high strength aluminium alloys, rare earth aluminium alloys, high thermal conductivity aluminium...
Aluminium alternative to replace copper cables, rescuing Mumbai road project from theft threats
The frequent dose of theft from Mumbai coastal road has proven heavy on Bombay Municipal Corporation's pocket and subsequently led to the authority in deciding to go for aluminium cables. Reason? They are affordable and are less likely to be picked by thieves. The prior installation of copper...
Lack of awareness hampers aluminium can recycling in South Korea
A significant barrier to aluminium can recycling in South Korea stems from a widespread lack of consumer awareness about the material’s unique sustainability benefits. Image credit: Family Handyman According to Novelis Korea, the local arm of the world’s largest aluminium recycler, a recent survey...
BERICAP and VDP collabs for exclusive aluminium roll-on closure packaging in Germany
In late March 2025, BERICAP Aluminium GmbH and the Verband Deutscher Prädikatsweingüter (VDP) forged a strategic partnership for aluminium roll-on closure packaging, capturing the interest of over 200 wineries across Germany. This collaboration is dedicated to upholding the highest quality...
ASI certifies Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd against Performance Standard
Jiangsu Zhongji Lamination Materials Co., Ltd has achieved ASI Performance Standard V3 (2022) with Provisional status for their facility, Anhui Maximum Aluminium Industries Co., Ltd., in Huaibei, Anhui, China. The Provisional Certification is valid for the period of one year, during which the...
