- In May 2024, Jindal Aluminium set a new production record by manufacturing 115,920 metric tons of aluminium-extruded products for FY 2023–24, marking a 10% growth over the previous year. This development highlights the company’s focus on scaling operations to meet rising demand. By operating advanced, sustainable facilities across India, Jindal strengthens its position in a rapidly expanding market. The increased output is expected to support industries such as construction and automotive, positively impacting supply and pricing dynamics in the Indian aluminium-extrusion market
- In September 2023, Hindalco partnered with Italian company Metra SpA to manufacture high-precision aluminium extruded products for high-speed rail coaches in India. This collaboration will bring advanced European extrusion and welding technologies to support the production of lightweight and energy-efficient Vande Bharat trains. Hindalco plans to invest ₹2,000 crore in a new plant featuring India’s largest extrusion press. The development is expected to boost domestic manufacturing in the transport sector and reduce reliance on imports
- In September 2023, Taha International Company for Industrial Services partnered with Ta'ziz Trading and Consulting Company to promote Taha's processed aluminium by-products in the Gulf and international markets. This collaboration aims to enhance environmentally sustainable practices and technologies, focusing on reducing carbon emissions across Taha's operations. By leveraging Ta'ziz's expertise, the partnership seeks to broaden customer reach, explore new markets, and advocate for the efficient and sustainable utilization of aluminium by-products, aligning with Bahrain's National Climate Action Plan. This strategic move underscores Taha's commitment to social responsibility and environmental stewardship in the aluminium industry.
- In June 2024, Hammerer Aluminium Industries (HAI) inaugurated a new P61 aluminium extrusion press and a 14,000 m² logistics centre at its Ranshofen facility in Austria. This €125 million investment enhances HAI's capabilities in producing complex, crash-resistant aluminium profiles for the automotive sector. The state-of-the-art P61 press, featuring a 60 MN capacity and Presezzi's Energy Saving System, optimizes energy use and reduces maintenance. The adjacent logistics centre includes a high-bay warehouse for automated storage and retrieval of customer load carriers, streamlining operations. These advancements position HAI as a leader in sustainable aluminium production, offering 'green' alternatives such as SustainAl alloys to meet the growing demand for lightweight, energy-efficient materials
