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Novelis plans to close its Chesterfield aluminum plant and Fairmont plants this year
According to foreign media reports, Novelis plans to close its aluminum manufacturing plant in Chesterfield County, Richmond, Virginia on May 30. A company spokesperson said that this move is part of the company’s restructuring. Novelis said in a prepared statement, “Novelis is integr...Read more -
Performance and application of 2000 series aluminum alloy plate
Alloy composition The 2000 series aluminum alloy plate belongs to the family of aluminum-copper alloys. Copper (Cu) is the main alloying element, and its content is usually between 3% and 10%.Small amounts of other elements such as magnesium (Mg), manganese (Mn) and silicon (Si) are also added.Ma...Read more -
Low altitude economic metal materials: application and analysis of aluminum industry
At a low altitude of 300 meters above the ground, an industrial revolution triggered by the game between metal and gravity is reshaping humanity’s imagination of the sky. From the roar of motors in the Shenzhen drone industry park to the first manned test flight at the eVTOL testing base in...Read more -
Deep research report on aluminum for humanoid robots: the core driving force and industrial game of the lightweight revolution
Ⅰ） Re examination of the strategic value of aluminum materials in humanoid robots 1.1 Paradigm breakthrough in balancing lightweight and performance Aluminum alloy, with a density of 2.63-2.85g/cm ³ (only one-third of steel) and a specific strength close to high alloy steel, has become the core ...Read more -
Aluminum plans to invest Rs 450 billion to expand its aluminum, copper and specialty alumina operations
According to foreign media reports, Hindalco Industries Limited of India plans to invest 450 billion rupees in the next three to four years to expand its aluminum, copper, and specialty alumina businesses. The funds will mainly come from the company’s internal earnings. With more than 47,00...Read more -
The differentiation of internal and external aluminum inventory is prominent, and the structural contradictions in the aluminum market continue to deepen
According to aluminum inventory data released by the London Metal Exchange (LME) and the Shanghai Futures Exchange (SHFE), on March 21, LME aluminum inventory fell to 483925 tons, hitting a new low since May 2024; On the other hand, the Shanghai Futures Exchange’s (SHFE) aluminum inventory ...Read more -
The production data of China’s aluminum industry in January and February is impressive, demonstrating strong development momentum
Recently, the National Bureau of Statistics released the production data related to China’s aluminum industry for January and February 2025, showing a positive overall performance. All production achieved year-on-year growth, demonstrating the strong development momentum of China’s al...Read more -
The profit of Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) in 2024 dropped to 2.6 billion dirhams
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) released its 2024 performance report on Wednesday. The annual net profit decreased by 23.5% year-on-year to 2.6 billion dirhams (it was 3.4 billion dirhams in 2023), mainly due to the impairment expenses caused by the suspension of export operations in Guinea and t...Read more -
Japanese port aluminum inventory hits three-year low, trade restructuring and intensified supply-demand game
On March 12, 2025, data released by Marubeni Corporation showed that as of the end of February 2025, the total aluminum inventory in Japan’s three major ports had dropped to 313400 tons, a decrease of 3.5% from the previous month and a new low since September 2022. Among them, Yokohama Port...Read more -
Rusal plans to buy Pioneer Aluminium Industries Limited shares
On the 13th day of March, 2025, The wholly-owned subsidiary of Rusal has signed an agreement with Pioneer Group and KCap Group (both independent third parties) to acquire Pioneer Aluminium Industries Limited shares in stages. The target company is registered in India and operates a metallurgical ...Read more -
7xxx Series Aluminum Plates: Properties, Applications & Machining Guide
7xxx series aluminum plates are known for their exceptional strength-to-weight ratio, making them a top choice for high-performance industries. In this guide, we’ll break down everything you need to know about this alloy family, from composition, machining and application. What is 7xxx Series A...Read more -
Arconic Cut 163 jobs at the Lafayette plant, Why?
Arconic, an aluminum products manufacturer headquartered in Pittsburgh, has announced that it plans to lay off approximately 163 employees at its Lafayette plant in Indiana due to the closure of the tube mill department. The layoffs will begin on April 4th, but the exact number of affected employ...Read more