In the trade of aluminium semi-fabricated products such as sheets, plates, foils, extruded profiles, tubes, and wire, the import volume of the US in the January-March or first quarter of 2026 marks a significant year-on-year rise, driven by strong demand and limited domestic smelting capacity....
Who doesn’t enjoy a steaming cup of perfectly brewed coffee from a processor that appears dedicated to making your morning energetic? Jura has given its second-generation Z10 fully automatic coffee machine featuring solid aluminium for its distinctive convex-concave front panel and housing accents,...
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Aluminium casting is the process of melting aluminium and pouring it into a mould, taking a fixed shape when it cools. That shape can be an engine block, a wheel, a gearbox housing, a window frame or a battery tray for an electric car. People pick aluminium over steel or iron for one simple reason:...
In the aluminium casting industry, every decision, be it a new investment, adopting new technology or upgrading the cast house, always carries a cost. The most cost pinch is faced when a decision is made without having reliable access to market intelligence. Various factors are reshaping the...
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...
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...
Futures: Overnight, the most-traded aluminium alloy 2609 contract closed at 22,830, down 135 from the previous period, a decline of 0.59 per cent. Trading volume was 3,301, up 71 M-o-M, and open interest was 19,216, up 129 M-o-M. The current WR indicator at -38.96 is in the mid-range and has not...
Wisconsin Aluminum Foundry (WAF) has been named the 2026 Metal Caster of the Year by the American Foundry Society (AFS) and Modern Casting magazine. The award is regarded as the highest recognition in the North American metal casting industry. The American Foundry Society, established in 1896,...
India’s automotive industry is coming into a phase in which vehicles are expected to provide more while consuming less. Consumers want a better range, greater safety, powerful performance and more features, but they also expect vehicles to remain affordable and reasonable. This creates a difficult...
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...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The macro mandate: Global automakers are desperate to increase EV range and reduce vehicle weight. The heaviest components are the battery and the traction motor. To slash weight, OEMs are issuing a clear mandate to their Tier 1 suppliers: replace heavy copper motor windings with...
MQP will introduce its new Optifine 5:02 aluminium grain refiner at Aluminium China 2026, taking place from 8-10 July in Shanghai, as demand grows for cleaner aluminium used in aerospace and premium automotive applications. The company said the new grain refiner has been developed to meet...
In today's time, global aluminium producers are looking for ways to ramp up production while juggling fewer available resources. Rising expectations for output, stricter safety regulations, ongoing labour shortages, a heightened focus on product quality and the urgent need to boost operational...
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The margin collapse: European foundries face critical insolvencies as surging capital expenditure for massive giga-presses compresses profit margins down to 5 per cent, forcing aggressive Tier 1 corporate consolidation. The primary smelter threat: Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s...
The global aluminium casting industry is becoming more competitive, regionalised and technologically advanced than ever before. Both primary and secondary manufacturers are investing in new casting processes, OEMs are reshaping sourcing strategies, sustainability regulations are influencing...
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) and the Cast Metals Federation (CMF) have jointly submitted a Parliamentary briefing to Ministers and MPs following discussions at the All-Party Parliamentary Manufacturing Group (APMG) on 23 June, highlighting growing concerns over the impact of industrial energy...
A UK-based consortium has unveiled a new generation of cast aluminium subframes that promise significant weight reductions for future vehicles while improving manufacturing efficiency and structural performance. Developed as part of the Pivot consortium for a demonstrator vehicle commissioned by a...
The global aluminium industry, be it upstream or downstream, is said to be entering a phase where operational excellence is no longer defined by production volumes alone. Now, the manufacturers are expected to look for strategies that will aid them in improving work safety, optimising labour...
The aluminium industry has been fighting on multiple fronts. Energy prices have surged. Carbon regulations are tightening. Labour shortages persist across manufacturing hubs. Meanwhile, customers are demanding shorter lead times, better quality and greater traceability — often simultaneously. Yet...
Securing more than £30m (USD 38.4 million) of new orders in defence, energy and aerospace is helping one of Bridgnorth’s largest employers bounce back from a tough trading period. Grainger & Worrall, which received the King’s Award for Innovation in 2025, is utilising is technical expertise and...
