nal approval on June 26, ahead of President Trump’s July 4th deadline, as the last step in a yearlong ratification process. Under the deal, the EU has agreed to eliminate levies on U.S. industrial goods and some agricultural products in exchange for a 15% tariff ceiling on its products. Steel and aluminum tariffs remain a point of friction for the EU since the U.S. placed levies above the deal’s 15% threshold for hundreds of products that con...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/17

Kobe Steel, Nippon Light Metal studying aluminum extrusion business integration Kobe Steel, Ltd. (Kobe Steel) and Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co., Ltd. (Nippon Light Metal) announced on June 15 that they have reached a basic agreement to begin concrete discussions on integrating their domestic aluminum extrusion businesses from April 2027 onward. Amid the intensifying competitive environment surrounding the aluminum extrusion business, the two fi...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/16

South Korea’s EcoPro BM starts shipping high-nickel NCA cathode materials from Hungarian plant South Korea’s cathode manufacturer, EcoPro BM Co., Ltd., has begun shipping high-nickel-cobalt-aluminum (NCA) cathode materials to European automobile manufacturers at its Debrecen Plant in Hungary. The plant can produce 54,000 tons of cathode annually by combining the outputs of three production lines, which is sufficient for approximately 600,000 ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/12

y in North America and Asia. It plans to combine organic and inorganic growth through a selective acquisition strategy aimed at adding capabilities, complementing technologies, and reinforcing its position in strategic markets. Teknia will continue leveraging its multi-technology capabilities, like aluminum injection, plastic injection, metal technologies, and machining, to meet evolving customer needs and provide higher value-added solutions as ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/11

Ikuyo's Tamadai subsidiary to collaborate with metal recycler SHINTO Holdings on recycled aluminum alloy production Ikuyo Co., Ltd. (Ikuyo) announced on June 9 that its subsidiary Tamadai Co., Ltd. (Tamadai) will collaborate with SHINTO Holdings, Inc. (SHINTO Holdings), a company engaged in metal and plastic recycling, on the joint production of recycled aluminum alloy ingots. The contract is scheduled to be signed on June 13, 2026.  The ...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/11

Ford aluminum supplier Novelis restarts production at New York plant On June 10, Ford aluminum supplier Novelis Inc. announced that the hot mill at its Oswego, New York, facility is finally back online after a major fire disrupted production in fall 2025.  During the outage, Novelis relied on its global network of hot mills and finishing operations to support customers and help maintain supply continuity. "Restarting the Oswego hot mill is an im...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/11

Furukawa Electric plans to propose all-aluminum wiring harnesses for vehicle compartment use by 2035 by developing highly durable aluminum wires Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Furukawa Electric) aims to introduce all-aluminum wiring harnesses for automotive interior use by 2035. This will be achieved through the practical application of the highly durable aluminum wire currently under development and the adoption of the company's proprietary corros...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/10

Steel Strips Wheels, India to expand aluminum wheels and knuckle capacity In an investor update, Steel Strips Wheels Limited (SSWL) announced that it is investing INR 5 billion to set up two new facilities at its AMW plant in Bhuj, i.e., an aluminium wheel plant with 1.2 million units of annual capacity and an aluminium knuckle plant with 1.1-1.2 million units of capacity across two phases. Phase 1 of the knuckle plant will add 600,000 units, wit...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/09

end of May. The Lexus LF-ZC concept model was revealed at the “Japan Mobility Show 2023”. The Lexus LF-ZC was planned to feature advanced technologies that enhance competitiveness as an EV, such as a new type of automotive battery that realizes 1,000 km of travel distance, and a “gigacast” aluminum casting technology for the integrated molding of vehicle bodies. Regarding the successor to the LF-ZC, Mr. Nakajima explained, "We have reach...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/09

ned Vehicle journey to an execution-ready stage, with vehicle architecture, high-performance computing strategy, middleware initiation, and a structured software development lifecycle now established. Additional initiatives include the adoption of lightweight materials such as high-strength steels, aluminium alloys, and composites across chassis, cabin, and suspension systems, modular EV architectures for multi-application flexibility, and low ro...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/08

South Korea’s SM Namsun Aluminum wins Supplier of the Year award from GM SM Namsum Aluminum Co., Ltd. of South Korea was selected as a “Supplier of the Year” of fiscal 2025 by General Motors Company in the United States. The company received the award for 15 consecutive years. SM Namsun Aluminum currently supplies bumper systems to GM Korea Company. Its quality control capabilities were highly evaluated, earning BIQS Level 5, the highest gr...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/08

Trump issues proclamation temporarily amending tariffs on steel, aluminum, copper On June 1, U.S. President Trump signed a proclamation amending his Section 232 national security tariffs on some aluminum, steel and copper imports. The proclamation: Adjusts the tariffs on agricultural equipment, like combines and harvesters, as well as other equipment, like residential heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment, to from 25% to 15%.  Exp...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/03

U.S., Mexico conclude first round of trade talks on autos, metals On May 29, the U.S. Trade Representative's office announced that negotiators for the U.S. and Mexico concluded their first ‌bilateral negotiating round to revise the USMCA in Mexico City. During the first round, negotiators discussed priority issues related to automotive rules of origin, steel and aluminum, and economic security. The USTR said the two countries are also working t...

News  Updated at: 2026/06/02

Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Missouri celebrates 35 years, now expanding for increased production On May 21, Toyota Missouri commemorated its 35th anniversary, having made cast aluminum cylinder heads for Toyota’s popular internal combustion and hybrid engine vehicles including the Tundra, Camry and Corolla. Toyota Missouri is currently building a new, USD 57.1 million cylinder head production line, announced in November 2025.  The new cylinder...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/28

Automotive India announced that its European operations carry a significant dependency on forged crankshafts, a product category that is not required in electric vehicles. To offset the potential long-term decline in crankshaft demand, the company is pivoting its European portfolio toward steel and aluminium parts that remain unaffected by the EV transition, including battery plates, aluminium knuckles, and differential crowns. It is also activel...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/27

ative braking system. The battery pack has 210 cells and delivers 122 kWh at 800V. It can provide up to 830 kW of power and can recharge 70 kWh in about 20 minutes using a fast charger up to 350 kW. The battery cells are developed with SK On. Interior is designed by LoveFrom, US. The dashboard uses aluminum with air vents, and the driver display uses Samsung Display’s OLED screens with special lenses for clearer viewing. The center console is m...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/26

ing the local workforce during Australian Made Week 2026. The facility received Australian Made certification in 2025, with many components featuring a raised kangaroo motif, symbolizing their Australian craftsmanship. Operating in Victoria since 1982, the plant produces around 1.2 million die-cast aluminum components and towbars annually for domestic and international markets. Its parts are used in Nissan vehicles globally, including e-POWER and...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/26

Almac of South Korea completes acquisition of Alabama plant in United States Almac Co., Ltd. of South Korea has completed the acquisition of the affiliate plant of a U.S. steelmaker, Nucor Corporation, in Eufaula, Alabama. The total land space of the plant is about 44 acres, and the floor space of the plant building is about 260,000 square feet. The company has been supplying aluminum extruded parts produced in South Korea to U.S. automakers. It ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/25

CATL and Shanxi Province sign strategic cooperation agreement to jointly develop aluminum–lithium full industrial chain and battery-swapping heavy-duty truck ecosystem Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL) announced that it has signed an in-depth strategic cooperation agreement with the People’s Government of Shanxi Province in Taiyuan. The two parties will collaborate in three key areas: the aluminum–lithium industrial chain, th...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/23

orn Truck Plant normally schedules two 10-hour shifts on weekdays and another shift on weekends, and there also are volunteer shifts on weekends to make up production, Kottalis said.  The downtime comes as Ford has sought to boost production of the popular F-150 after multiple fires at the Novelis aluminum plant last fall affected the supply of material used for body panels on the company’s light trucks and SUVs.  Ford has worked with Novelis...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/23