Fenesta has commissioned a new aluminium extrusion plant in Kota, Rajasthan, expanding its presence in the aluminium value chain and creating a new business vertical serving external customers. The Gurugram-based windows and doors business of DCMShriram Ltd said the facility will initially support...
Sanket Deora takes over as Chief Financial Officer following the resignation of Shashank Shekhar Chaturvedi, effective September 3, 2026. Sampat Aluminium has appointed Sanket Sanjay Deora as its new Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel, marking a change in the aluminium...
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Canada's aluminium extrusion industry is calling on the federal government to introduce trade protection measures, arguing that rising imports and US tariffs are placing increasing pressure on domestic manufacturers even as aluminium prices remain strong. Although aluminium has been one of the...
Norsk Hydro operates an integrated aluminium business that spans the full value chain, from bauxite mining and alumina refining to primary aluminium production, extrusion, rolled products and recycling. The company also has a significant presence in renewable power generation, supporting the energy...
SMEL Steel Structural Pvt. Ltd., a step-down subsidiary of Shyam Metalics and Energy Ltd., has commenced commercial production at its aluminium foil facility in Sambalpur, Odisha. The facility has an installed production capacity of 18,000 tonnes per annum (TPA) and is designed to manufacture...
China's aluminium rod processing fees staged a stair-step rally in the first half of 2026, peaking near record highs in June as tight spot supply collided with a surge in export orders, but the momentum faltered in early July as softening LME prices shut the arbitrage window, pointing to a weaker...
PA Resources Bhd has renewed its supply agreement with First Solar Inc, First Solar Malaysia Sdn Bhd and First Solar Vietnam Manufacturing Co Ltd to supply aluminium extrusion profiles used in the production of photovoltaic modules. The new contract is valued at RM1.31 billion (USD 321.22 million)...
Thrust Capital Partners (TCP) has acquired Alphacasting Inc., a Quebec-based manufacturer of titanium and aluminium precision investment castings serving the aerospace and defence industries. Founded in 1991, Alphacasting manufactures high-complexity precision castings using a range of metal...
Aluminium is widely used in everyday consumer products, from smartphones and laptops to food packaging and household aluminium foil. However, many consumers associate the metal primarily with lightweight construction, durability or packaging, while overlooking its broader engineering applications....
China's exports of unwrought aluminium and downstream products reached a record high in June, according to official customs data released on Tuesday. Exports rose to 711,000 tonnes in June, the first time monthly shipments exceeded the 700,000-tonne mark. The volume was 12.5 per cent higher than...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The commodity death spiral: Sourcing standard, legacy aluminium alloys (like basic ADC12, 1350, or 6061) for next-generation, high-stress applications is a guaranteed margin trap. These materials warp under extreme EV manufacturing scale, suffer structural creep in high-voltage...
Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), a subsidiary of Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited, has issued a public advisory urging citizens, employees, business partners and other stakeholders to remain alert to cyber fraud involving the unauthorised use of the company's identity. The company warned...
Modern manufacturing requires efficient material handling systems in industries dealing with heavy products like aluminium extrusion, aluminium strip and foil manufacturing, steel processing, automotive manufacturing and mechanical engineering. Conveyor systems, automated storage solutions and...
China Hongqiao Group expects its net profit for the first half of 2026 to increase by approximately 39 per cent compared with the same period last year, according to a filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company said the anticipated earnings growth is primarily driven by higher selling...
As packaging manufacturers face growing pressure to reconcile performance, recyclability and supply security, integrated manufacturing is emerging as a strategic advantage. Jupiter Group is building across the value chain, spanning aluminium rolling and ultra-thin foil to inks, engraving and...
Australia and India have signed a uranium export agreement designed to enhance energy security and deepen bilateral cooperation in clean energy, critical minerals and infrastructure development. Under the agreement, Australia will supply uranium to support the fuel requirements of India's nuclear...
Argentina's Ministry of Economy has terminated anti-dumping (AD) duties on aluminium tubes imported from China, following the conclusion of a sunset and changed circumstances review. The decision was formalised through Resolution No. 883, issued on 3 July 2026, bringing to an end the review process...
Kimura Group, a global leader in casting innovation with nearly 100 years of foundry expertise, announced the launch of its Advanced Aluminum HQ Plant at the company's headquarters in Shizuoka, Japan. The new facility, which began operations in February 2026, expands Kimura's capabilities for...
The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) and the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) have urged the US Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service to tighten the eligibility criteria for domestic content bonus credits. Submitting a joint white paper to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the...
The Egyptian government is aiming to increase the valuation of EgyptAlum by three to four times before deciding whether to sell a stake in the state-owned aluminium producer or transfer it to the Sovereign Fund of Egypt (SFE), according to a senior government official. The official said the...
