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Novelis produces first coil at Alabama's $5bn aluminum rolling and recycling plant
Novelis Inc. has produced the first coil on the cold mill at its $5 billion Greenfield aluminum recycling and rolling plant in Bay Minette, Alabama, marking a major commissioning milestone for one of the largest new US aluminum manufacturing investments in decades. The first-coil production moves the facility closer to customer qualification and commercial shipments, which Novelis said remain on track to begin in the second quarter of 2027. All assets required to commence commercial shipments are currently in the commissioning process. Novelis moves toward commercial production The Bay Minette facility is the first fully integrated aluminum recycling and rolling plant built in the United States in more than 40 years. Once fully operational, it will add 600 kilotonnes of annual rolled...
Brazilian industry grows more cautious as industrial confidence falls to 44.9
Brazilian industrial confidence weakened further in September, with deteriorating economic sentiment weighing on the outlook for sectors that consume aluminum, including construction, transportation, packaging, and consumer goods. The Industrial Entrepreneur Confidence Index (ICEI), released by the National Confederation of Industry (CNI), fell to 44.9 points in September from 46.3 in August. The decline marked the 21st consecutive month in which the index remained below the reference line. The downturn reflected weaker assessments of both current business conditions and expectations for the next six months. The current conditions index fell from 42.7 to 40.2 points, while the expectations index declined from 48.1 to 47.2 points. Brazilian economic sentiment weighs on confidence...
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Who’s holding up Germany’s aluminium game? Meet EGA, Hydro and Constellium
Germany does cars, machinery and engineering rather well, and all of that needs a lot of aluminium. So, when three international players put serious money and muscle into the country's aluminium industry, it's worth a look. Together, the three companies offer an interesting snapshot of more recycling, more specialised products, stronger local supply chains and lower-carbon production. Here is who is doing what, and why it matters. EGA: The Gulf giant moving into Hannover Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) is the world's largest "premium aluminium" producer. It already ships over 600,000 tonnes of primary aluminium to Europe every year, with the automotive and construction industries among its key customers. Then it did something it hadn't done in a decade: it bought a company. That company...
MEC to invest $26m in New Georgia’s metal fabrication facility, adding 140 jobs
Mayville Engineering Company (MEC) plans to invest around $26 million in a metal fabrication facility. The facility is in Thomson, Georgia, USA. The project is expected to create about 140 jobs. MEC also provides aluminum extrusion services. MEC will renovate the existing building at 1048 Superior Way in Thomson for the facility. The renovation and equipment work will take place over the next few years. To know the global production, demand and consumption forecasts of aluminium extrusions, explore our report " The World of Aluminium Extrusions to 2035 " The company will hire staff for management, administration, technical work, operations, maintenance, and quality control. MEC President and CEO Jag Reddy said, “As we continue to grow, so does our need for talented people, and we look...
Highway Roop acquires Chamundi to expand aluminium die-casting, machining capabilities
Highway Roop Precision Technologies Limited, backed by Carlyle, has completed the acquisition of Chamundi Die Cast Private Limited, an Indian manufacturer of complex, precision-machined aluminium die-cast components for automotive and industrial applications. The acquisition adds aluminium die-casting and precision-machining capabilities to Highway Roop’s existing forging and machining platform. The combined business will serve applications across steering, transmission, powertrain and electric vehicle components while expanding Highway Roop’s manufacturing footprint into South India. Chamundi’s capabilities complement Highway Roop’s existing strengths in forging and precision machining, allowing the company to offer a broader range of lightweight engineered solutions. Lightweighting has...
Sampat Aluminium shareholders approve four resolutions with 100% votes at 27th AGM
Sampat Aluminium shareholders unanimously approved the company’s FY26 financial statements and three other resolutions at its 27th Annual General Meeting held on September 26, 2026. Sampat Aluminium Limited passed all four ordinary resolutions at its 27th AGM, with 54,69,800 votes cast in favour and no votes against. The meeting was held through video conferencing, while remote e-voting was available from September 23 to September 25, 2026. The resolutions covered the adoption of the company’s audited standalone financial statements for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, the reappointment of Sanket Sanjay Deora as Managing Director, the appointment of M/s Utkarsh Shah & Co. as Secretarial Auditor, and the ratification of remuneration for the Cost Auditors for FY27. All four...
US-Mexico trade review faces delay, with automotive rules and metal tariffs in focus
The United States and Mexico have postponed their fourth round of trade talks until October, extending uncertainty for North American manufacturers as both governments continue discussions on tariffs affecting automobiles, steel, and aluminum. Mexico’s Deputy Economy Minister for Foreign Trade, Luis Rosendo Gutiérrez, said the meeting would not take place as planned in September because of scheduling conflicts, including Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States and the upcoming G20 trade ministerial. A new date has not been announced. Although the formal negotiating round has been delayed, technical coordination between Mexican officials and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative continues. Mexico is seeking relief from U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum,...
India’s aluminium extrusion output falls to close to 900kt as capacity utilisation slumps near 30%
India’s aluminium extrusion industry is facing mounting pressure as production has dropped while manufacturers operate at only about 30 per cent of installed capacity, prompting concerns over the viability of several factories. The Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (ALEMAI) has also sought the removal of the 7.5 per cent basic customs duty on primary aluminium which, together with the applicable surcharge, results in an effective duty of about 8.25 per cent, arguing that the levy is adding to raw-material costs for domestic downstream manufacturers. According to the latest industry figures, India’s aluminium extrusion production has declined to around 800-900 thousand tonnes, from approximately 1.2 million tonnes earlier. This compares with an installed extrusion...
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