Summary: Primary aluminium prices have surged to nearly four-year highs, driven by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz affecting roughly 9% of global output. Conversely, cast aluminium alloy futures (SMM ADC12) have seen a 2.52% drop due to weak downstream purchase willingness at these high price levels. For an extruder, this highlights a widening […]
Summary: Japan’s automotive giants are struggling with unprecedented supply chain breaks. This is reshaping procurement for structural reinforcements, door frames, and crash management systems—all of which rely heavily on high-precision aluminium extrusions. Manufacturers are moving away from “just-in-time” delivery to strategic stockpiling to manage these vulnerabilities. Article Link : https://discoveryalert.com.au/
Summary: The industry reached a major milestone with Trimet Aluminium’s Essen foundry casting its 10 millionth tonne. Crucially for your business, this landmark batch was turned into extrusion billets for Otto Fuchs. While production remains strong in some hubs, the market is facing “supply risks lurking beneath the surface” due to regional geopolitical shifts and […]
Summary: A new report released this week shows the extrusion market is growing at a CAGR of 8.03%. The “5000 series” alloys are seeing the highest growth rate due to their corrosion resistance, while the “aluminum tubes” segment is gaining traction in heat exchanger applications. Relevance to Extruders: Long-term growth remains robust in green building […]
Summary: Hydro has officially announced an expansion of its extrusion capabilities at the Tønder plant to meet the surging demand for lightweight automotive components. The expansion focuses on high-precision profiles for Electric Vehicle (EV) battery trays and structural frames. Relevance to Extruders: This highlights a major industry shift where traditional construction extrusion demand is being […]
Summary: As of this morning, London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminum prices have slipped slightly to $3,400 per tonne, a 0.76% decrease from yesterday. Despite the minor dip, prices remain at a four-year high due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East affecting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical transit route for 5 million tonnes […]
Summary: Supply tightness in the primary aluminium market continues as major Gulf smelters face energy and shipping disruptions. Qatalum (Qatar) is currently maintaining production at 60% capacity following gas supply limitations, while Aluminium Bahrain (Alba) has phased out nearly 19% of its total capacity. This ongoing regional disruption is expected to keep global premiums for […]
Summary: The Aluminium Association of India (AAI) has formally requested the Ministry of Commerce to exempt the sector from recent 50% cuts to the RoDTEP (Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products) scheme. With global trade barriers rising—including Mexico’s new 10–35% tariffs and the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment—the AAI argues that maintaining these incentives […]
Summary: Following rumors of a production halt due to Middle East tensions, Hindalco Industries has officially clarified that its aluminium extrusion business remains operational. While some gas suppliers declared force majeure, the impact is limited to less than 0.1% of the company’s total operations. The extrusion segment remains a key growth driver, supported by captive […]
Summary: Industry reports for March 2026 emphasize a pivot toward “near-net-shape” extrusion to reduce scrap rates. With rising billet costs, extruders are increasingly moving toward 90% recycled content alloys (like those recently used in the Torre Seta project) to meet green building codes and insulate themselves from primary metal price shocks. Article Link : profileprecisionextrusions.com