ALUMINIUM CHINA

🌟 Exciting Announcement: 20th ALUMINIUM CHINA is Coming! 🌟 Join us in celebrating 20 years of excellence in the aluminium industry! Since its launch in 2005, ALUMINIUM CHINA has evolved into a pivotal platform for global aluminium companies and professionals. Marking this milestone, the 2025 edition, themed “Aspirational • Limitless • Unique: 20 Years of Excellence,” will honor our achievements while embracing future challenges and opportunities. 📅 Date: 9-10 July 2025 📍 Venue: Hall N1-N4, Shanghai New International Expo Centre 📏 Scale: Over 60,000 square meters 👥 Expected Attendance: 600+ exhibitors & 32,000+ global visitors In addition to showcasing groundbreaking innovations and engaging discussions, we will host a series of special marketing activities designed to connect global industry professionals and facilitate industry development. Don’t miss the introduction of the ALU Future Awards and collaborations between academia and industry, featuring cutting-edge research and advancements. Let’s connect and expand our business networks together. Stay tuned for more updates and join us in writing the next chapter of the aluminium industry! #ALUMINIUMCHINA2025 #20YearsOfExcellence #Innovation #Networking #AluminiumIndustry

🌟 Stay updated with the latest news in the aluminium industry by following ALUMINIUM CHINA! Lizhong Group has announced that its subsidiaries—Xintai Wheel, Mexico Lizhong, and Baoding Lizhong—have secured fixed-point contracts for aluminium alloy wheel projects with two major customers. The project with Customer 1 is set to begin mass production in early 2025 and will span a 10-year lifecycle, with projected sales reaching approximately RMB 5.24 billion. Meanwhile, the project with Customer 2 is expected to kick off mass production in May 2025, lasting 5 years, and generating estimated sales of around RMB 290 million. Together, the anticipated sales from both projects could total about RMB 5.53 billion. This designated project may also pave the way for sharing products with future initiatives. Lizhong Group is positioning itself as a "global supplier of new automotive materials and lightweight components," leveraging its extensive expertise in automotive #lightweighting. This latest contract further enhances the company's competitive advantage in its global strategy, positively impacting its future business performance. #AluminiumChina #LizhongGroup #AutomotiveIndustry #Innovation

#Apple has recently launched its much-awaited #iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus. Apart from its cool gadgets and electronics, Apple has always been known for sustainable measures to protect the environment. Making progress towards its goal of achieving carbon neutrality across the entirety of its manufacturing supply chain and all stages of product life cycles by the year 2030, Apple has successfully reduced GHG emissions for both its iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus with 128GB by 30% compared to the projected business-as-usual scenario, as modelled by Apple. This device features over 30% recycled materials, including 85% recycled #aluminium in the enclosure, which has lowered total product emissions by around 8%. Additionally, the company is also collaborating with suppliers to shift towards using 100% low-carbon electricity for its production.

Follow ALUMINIUM CHINA to stay attuned to the latest industry news and trends: Chinese automaker #BYD Co. has taken full control of its joint venture with Mercedes-Benz Group AG, marking the end of a 13-year partnership in China's electric vehicle (EV) market. BYD acquired the remaining 10% of shares in the company that were previously owned by Mercedes-Benz, bringing the Denza premium EV brand entirely under BYD's ownership. BYD sells around 3 million vehicles a year, making it the world's leading EV company. #Aluminium extrusions usage in the transportation sector is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 4.32% during the next seven years due to vehicles’ light-weighting needs and growth in the market for new energy vehicles. Passenger cars use aluminium extrusions to produce complex shapes at a lighter weight. According to the Aluminium Association, on average, North American passenger cars have more than 20 kg of aluminium extrusion content in 2020, as compared to 18 kg in 2016. Extrusion content is likely to reach close to 25 kg per vehicle by 2025. #lightweight #automotive

CITIC Dicastal strengthens China-Morocco ties with first aluminium alloy wheel facility. In Morocco, Chinese expertise plays a crucial role in developing the vehicle wheel industry, showcasing the strengthening economic ties between China and Morocco under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). One key project in this development is CITIC Dicastal's investment in Morocco, which has established the country's first aluminium alloy wheel manufacturing plant. This investment underscores the practical cooperation and cultural integration driven by BRI projects. The factory bridged a crucial gap in the nation's automotive industry by manufacturing Africa's first aluminium alloy wheels within eight months. #aluminiumalloy #wheel

Ball Corporation partners with global beverage giants to advance sustainability in aluminium packaging as demand surges amid growing environmental concerns. According to a leading industry expert, global #aluminium demand is expected to rise by 40 per cent by 2030, driven by its superior recyclability and lower carbon footprint compared to other packaging materials. Aluminium plays a crucial role in global food and beverage packaging, ensuring freshness and safeguarding contents. However, enhancing the recyclability of aluminium-containing food and drink packaging remains a significant global challenge that Ball Corporation is actively addressing. #packaging

Follow ALUMINIUM CHINA for the latest industry insights and trends: 🚗 New Energy Vehicles Drive Growth in the Automotive Aluminum Market! 🌱 Recent data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers reveals impressive figures: between January and June this year, China produced 4.929 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) and sold 4.944 million, marking a year-on-year increase of 30.1% and 32%. NEVs now account for a market share of 35.2%, and annual production and sales are on track to surpass 10 million units! 📈The continued rapid growth in the production and sales of NEVs has driven the robust development of the upstream and downstream industries. Particularly in the area of vehicle lightweighting, aluminium sheet, which significantly reduces vehicle weight, has become an essential material for NEVs, with its usage continuously increasing. This trend has, in turn, spurred the rise of China's automotive aluminium sheet manufacturers and processors. #AutomotiveIndustry #NEVs #SustainableGrowth #AluminiumInnovation

ALUMINIUM CHINA 2024 has attracted a dynamic mix of industry professionals from 102 countries, representing every facet of the aluminium sector—from manufacturing, processing, to application, trading and research.  🌍✨ Notably, many attendees are from countries such as India, South Korea, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Turkey, UAE, Singapore, USA, Brazil, and Germany etc. We've conducted insightful interviews with a diverse array of international visitors. Curious about their thoughts on ALUMINIUM CHINA 2024? Want to know their experiences and key takeaways? Check out our exclusive video to get the inside scoop on the event’s global impact and the trends shaping the future of the #aluminium industry! 🎥🔍

🌟 The excitement of ALUMINIUM CHINA 2024 might be behind us, but the innovations and insights are still resonating! 🚀 🌟 During the event, we had the opportunity to interview some of our featured exhibitors, including #ISRA, #Lechler, Hycast AS, #Aleastur, #AKFA, and more, where they shared thoughts on ALUMINIUM CHINA, cutting-edge technologies, and the latest trends shaping the future of the #aluminium industry. 🎤 Hear firsthand insights as they reflect on their experiences at the show and share their perspectives on where the industry is headed. 🎥 Relive the energy of the show, get inspired by groundbreaking innovations, and explore what’s driving the future of aluminium! 🔗 Click to watch the highlights and interviews, and don’t forget to share your favourite moments with us in the comments!

🚀 ALUMINIUM CHINA 2024 was a tremendous success, fueled by the support of leading global organizations such as the International Aluminium Institute (IAI), Global Aluminium Foil Roller Initiative (GLAFRI) , Japan Aluminium Association (JAA), Gulf Aluminium Council (GAC), Thailand Aluminium Industry Club, Aluminium Extrusion Manufacturers Association of India (AEMAI), and Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI). The three-day event was packed with engaging forums and eye-catching displays, diving deep into the future of the aluminium industry. We also had the honour of speaking with some of the industry's top voices.🎤 Curious about their insights and what’s next for aluminium? Let’s hear their expert perspectives!📣✨ #aluminium #sustainability #aluminiumchina