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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Thomas Körmendi has officially taken over as CEO of Norican, the Denmark-headquartered global industrial equipment group, having served as chairman of the board since January 2025. Thomas succeeds Anders Wilhjelm, who has led the business since 2019. Körmendi steps into the executive leadership...
Hydro has announced plans to close its aluminium extrusion plants in City of Industry, California, and Delhi, Louisiana, during 2027. The company said operations at the California facility will end on January 1, 2027, although some activities are expected to continue through the first quarter. The...
As aluminium producers and fabricators increasingly focus on high-value applications, surface finishing is playing a bigger role in the manufacturing process. One technique used extensively across the industry is bead blasting, which is commonly carried out before anodising, painting, powder...
While the market may have already priced into Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Berhad much of the company’s value, based on its long-term record of successful operations and solid profitability, the company's consistent success in generating profit and operating successfully suggests that Press Metal...
This week, the operating rate at leading aluminium downstream processors in China came in at 63.6 per cent, down 0.4 percentage points W-o-W. Off-season characteristics emerged, with most segments under general pressure, while only the aluminium wire and cable sector bucked the trend and held up...
The bustling aisles of the Canton Fair complex have long been regarded as the heartbeat of global trade, where the future of industrial infrastructure is showcased to a worldwide audience. Amidst the vibrant energy of international buyers and cutting-edge machinery, a significant shift toward...
Novelis has commissioned an electric pusher furnace at its aluminium plant in Sierre, Switzerland, marking a new step in the company's decarbonisation plans. The furnace is used to heat aluminium ingots before they are rolled into finished products. Until now, the process relied on natural gas, but...
In the foundational article of this AL Circle exclusive series, we showcased the financial reality awaiting downstream aluminium exporters in 2028 . We established that the European Union Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) will permanently erase the comfortable illusion of the corporate...
Hindalco Industries is betting on its downstream aluminium business to drive the next phase of growth, with the company expecting annual operating profit from the segment to increase by 15-18 per cent over the next five years. According to Satish Pai, Managing Director of Hindalco Industries, the...
Investment firm Intech Investment Management reduced its stake in Kaiser Aluminum during the fourth quarter, selling a large portion of its holdings in the company. The move came as a number of other institutional investors also adjusted their positions in the aluminium producer. Large...
Financial performance by Goyal Aluminium in the quarter ending March 2026 was very strong, and this is due to an increase in both revenue generation and profitability relative to the previous year. The firm generated standalone net sales worth INR 285.1 million (USD 3.34 million) for the March 2026...
A plant manager running a highly efficient aluminium extrusion facility in Guangdong or an advanced die-casting hub outside Pune currently operates under a comfortable, yet highly precarious, illusion. They produce complex window frames, automotive structural castings, and precision-machined parts...
The downstream and end-user segments of the aluminium industry delivered a diverse mix of developments, ranging from corporate earnings and infrastructure-led demand growth to changing electric vehicle sales patterns and new manufacturing technologies. Aluminium processors benefited from stronger...
Hindalco Industries is aiming to generate over INR 10 billion (USD 119 million) in revenue from its aluminium window business within the next three years. The business operates under the Eternia brand, which manufactures aluminium window systems for residential and commercial buildings. According...
Beverage companies are facing a shortage of aluminium can sheets at a time when demand for soft drinks and beer has surged due to extreme summer temperatures across India. Industry executives said some companies have reduced production, while others are increasing the use of PET and glass bottles...
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) and the Extrusion Technology Foundation (ET Foundation) have announced the winning entries in the 2026 Rick Merluzzi International Aluminum Extrusion Student Design Competition. University, college, design, and high school students from around the world...
Establishment of the new trade centre at Geelong is another way of consolidating Capral Aluminium’s presence in regional Victoria. This marks a significant development for the company as it seeks to extend its reach to serve the needs of regional Victoria. This is just one more step taken by the...
Worldwide Aluminium turned profitable in the March 2026 quarter, despite registering a fall in income for that particular period. The company registered a standalone net profit of INR 400 thousand (USD 5 thousand) in the March 2026 quarter, as against a net loss of INR 0.3 million (USD 0.004...
