On December 16th, Asia Pacific Technology disclosed in its latest response on the interactive platform that the company has made phased progress in its core project of laying out the “aluminum copper” market in the home appliance field. As of the first half of 2025, the main factory building of the “Annual Production of 14000 Tons of High Efficiency and High Corrosion Resistant Household Air Conditioning Aluminum Tube Project” invested by the raised funds has completed completion acceptance, and some production lines have entered a usable state. The equipment procurement, installation and commissioning work of the remaining production lines is actively being promoted. Against the backdrop of the current controversy over the replacement of copper with aluminum in the air conditioning industry and the accelerated improvement of industry standards, the implementation of Asia Pacific Technology’s production capacity has attracted industry attention.
As an important aluminum supplier in the global automotive thermal management system and lightweight field, Asia Pacific Technology has long focused on material research and development applications. In recent years, it has actively expanded its applications in industrial fields such as aerospace, rail transportation, and white goods. “Aluminum replacing copper” in household appliances has become its key deployment direction. According to public information, the company’s aluminum substitute copper products have obtained certification from top air conditioning companies such as Gree and Midea and achieved mass supply. In 2021, the sales volume of aluminum materials in the air conditioning field increased by 98% year-on-year, and customer stickiness and technical recognition have significantly improved. The highly efficient and corrosion-resistant household air conditioning aluminum tube project being promoted this time is a key measure taken by the company to leverage its existing technology and customer advantages, and to strengthen the “aluminum instead of copper” track for home appliances.
The layout of Asia Pacific Technology coincides with the trend of “aluminum replacing copper” in the home appliance industry. Recently, the main contract of Shanghai copper futures has approached the 100000 yuan/ton mark, and the high copper price combined with the current situation of over 80% of China’s copper resources relying on imports has promoted “aluminum replacing copper” as an important direction for the industry to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and ensure supply chain security. At the policy level, the “Implementation Plan for High Quality Development of Aluminum Industry (2025-2027)” jointly released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and ten other departments has clearly listed aluminum tubes for air conditioning heat exchangers as a key promotion direction, providing policy support for relevant enterprises. In this context, 19 mainstream home appliance companies including Midea, Haier, and Xiaomi recently signed a self-discipline agreement to promote the standardized development of “aluminum instead of copper” technology, further accelerating the process of industrial transformation.
It is worth noting that the controversy over “aluminum replacing copper” in the current air conditioning industry still exists, and companies such as Gree adhere to the all copper route, with core concerns focused on the performance shortcomings of aluminum materials such as thermal conductivity and corrosion resistance. The production capacity layout of Asia Pacific Technology, which focuses on the characteristics of “high efficiency and high corrosion resistance” technology, is precisely targeting the core pain points of the industry. With the accelerated improvement of industry standards, the “Construction Specification for Aluminum Tube Fin Heat Exchanger Production Line for Room Air Conditioner” has been officially released, and the revision of the national standard “Heat Exchanger for Room Air Conditioner” has entered the sprint stage. The technical indicators of aluminum components will be further clarified, which will create a more favorable market environment for the promotion of products by material suppliers such as Asia Pacific Technology.
Asia Pacific Technology stated that it will continue to strengthen investment in new technology and product development, actively seize industry development opportunities, and continuously meet customer needs in the future. Industry insiders analyze that the gradual production of the 14000 ton air conditioning aluminum tube project will further enhance the company’s supply capacity in the field of “aluminum replacing copper” for household appliances. With the established cooperation foundation with top customers, it is expected to fully benefit from the industry transformation dividends. At the same time, the company’s diversified application areas will also help reduce its dependence on a single track and enhance its overall risk resistance capability.
Post time: Dec-26-2025