Aluminium Casting
Speira launches CORIS high-purity aluminium range with purity levels of up to 99.9999%
German aluminium producer Speira has launched CORIS, a new product label for high-purity aluminium designed for advanced technology applications, including semiconductors, electronics, aerospace, medical technology and electrification. The CORIS range covers aluminium purity levels from 99.9% (3N) to 99.9999% or higher (6N+). Speira said the products are designed to meet the growing demand for materials with high electrical and thermal conductivity, precision and reliability. The company controls trace elements at parts-per-million (ppm) levels to maintain consistent material quality and performance. High-purity aluminium is used in applications where even small amounts of impurities can affect the material's properties. Join the fourth edition of webinar " Hedging for recyclers - Become...
A should-cost analysis of an aluminium tower furnace in India: Comparing the economics of LPG, PNG, and electric energy sources
In precision non-ferrous casting and high-volume die-casting operations, thermal energy conversion represents one of the largest controllable operating expenses. In modern aluminium foundries, where margins are squeezed by primary metal price fluctuations and stringent customer cost breakdowns, even a modest INR 1–2/kg variance in liquid metal melting cost can translate into tens of lakhs of rupees in annual cost differences. A rigorous, transparent should-cost benchmark is therefore essential for procurement teams, foundry managers and strategic sourcing leaders. This analysis examines a baseline should-cost model for a 1,000 kg/hour aluminium shaft or tower furnace in an industrial foundry. It compares liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), piped natural gas (PNG) and electric energy across...
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CIE Automotive India advances aluminium casting merger as NCLT waives shareholder meetings
CIE Automotive India Limited has begun dispatching notices to shareholders and unsecured creditors for its proposed merger with wholly owned subsidiary CIE Aluminium Casting India Limited, following an order from the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT), Mumbai Bench, dated September 24, 2026. The merger would bring the aluminium casting subsidiary into the parent company’s corporate structure, with the board having approved the scheme on April 23, 2026. The company has cited operational efficiencies, economies of scale and synergies between the businesses as key reasons for the proposed amalgamation. Merger proceeds without new share issuance A key feature of the scheme is that CIE Automotive India will not issue new shares as consideration for the merger. As CIE Aluminium Casting India...
Golden Aluminum, SMS group showcase taking Nexcast to industrial scale at ALUMINIUM 2026 in Düsseldorf
Golden Aluminum and SMS group have taken their jointly developed Nexcast® aluminium strip-casting technology to industrial scale, marking a significant step in the development of compact aluminium minimills capable of producing higher-alloyed flat-rolled products. The technology is being presented at ALUMINIUM 2026 in Düsseldorf, where the two companies are highlighting its industrial operation and potential for future aluminium minimill applications. Golden Aluminum had earlier said Nexcast® was developed to address the traditional compromise between the efficiency of continuous casting and the ability to produce sophisticated, higher-value alloys. AL Circle representatives attended the event to gain first-hand insights into the latest developments in aluminium casting technology and...
September aluminium liquid aluminium falls short of expectations; October expected to edge down
According to SMM statistics, China's aluminium production in September 2026 (30 days) rose 2.2 per cent Y-o-Y and fell 3.2 per cent M-o-M. In September, downstream demand in China recovered somewhat M-o-M, but processing fees for some processed products remained under pressure, leading to production cuts and halts at some downstream enterprises. Purchase willingness for liquid aluminium subsequently weakened, dragging down the proportion of liquid aluminium output. The liquid aluminium ratio fell 0.5 percentage points M-o-M to 78.2 per cent during the month, coming in below expectations at the start of the month, with the main reductions coming from parts of central China and South China. Based on SMM's liquid aluminium ratio calculations, casting ingot production in China fell 6.2 per...
Aluminium replaces cast iron: What drove the auto industry’s engine-block shift?
Since late 1970s, the shift from cast iron to aluminum engine blocks became a major change in automotive manufacturing, driven by the need for lighter vehicles and lower emissions. As automakers faced stricter emissions standards, reducing vehicle weight gained greater momentum. As the block is among the heaviest components of an engine, aluminum emerged as an attractive alternative to the traditional cast iron, lowering weight onus and offering better thermal conductivity. According to the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), replacing conventional cast iron with aluminum casting alloys can reduce engine-block weight by approximately 40% to 55%. The lighter block is favorable to automakers, lowering overall vehicle weight, improving efficiency and cutting emissions. To know the global...
JUPALCO puts wide casting and thin-gauge foil stock in focus at Aluminium Bharat 2026
From wide aluminium casting to foil stock for thin-gauge applications, JUPALCO placed the depth of India’s downstream manufacturing capabilities at the centre of its participation in Aluminium Bharat 2026. The Jupiter Group company exhibited its flat-rolled aluminium portfolio at the four-day event, held from 26–29 September at the Helipad Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, where it participated as a Silver Sponsor. A key focus was JUPALCO’s ability to combine width and precision. Its manufacturing facility has continuous casting lines spanning up to 2.3 metres and can produce flat-rolled aluminium products up to 2,300 mm wide. The company showcased its foil stock for the manufacture of ultra-thin gauge 6 micron foil, alongside fin stock, closure stock and other specialised...
CIE Automotive brings aluminium casting subsidiary into parent after NCLT approval
The merger will absorb CIE Aluminium Casting India into its parent, with no new shares to be issued and provisional net worth rising by INR 942.2 million (USD 9.82 million). CIE Automotive India has received approval from the Mumbai Bench of the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) to merge its wholly owned subsidiary, CIE Aluminium Casting India, into the parent company. The tribunal approved the scheme on September 24, 2026, paving the way for consolidation of the aluminium casting business. The merger by absorption has an appointed date of April 1, 2026. As CIE Aluminium Casting India is wholly owned by CIE Automotive India, the parent will not issue new shares. The subsidiary’s paid-up share capital will be cancelled once the scheme becomes effective. The companies said the...
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