HAI Materials Korea, the joint venture between Hammerer Aluminum Industries (HAI) and LS Cable & System, officially opened its new extrusion facility in Gumi, South Korea. The new facility plans to manufacture high-strength aluminum components for electric vehicles for the Korean market. “Both LS Cable & System and the HAI Group stand for innovation, quality […]
Hydro Extrusion North America placed an order for a complete 8 inch, 25 MN extrusion line from SMS group and OMAV, a specialist in the field of aluminum extrusion systems. Engineered to Hydro’s high operational standards, the new line features an innovative HybrEx® press and a patented electric scrap shear will be installed at the […]
By Andrew Halonen, Mayflower Consulting LLC. The automotive industry landscape is shifting once again. For the past decade, the industry has seen heavy interest in electric vehicles (EVs), with automotive OEMs making significant investments to convert their vehicle lineup to EVs. However, OEMs are now taking a step back and reconsidering their electrification strategy.1 The […]
General Extrusions International (GEI), which came under new ownership at the end of 2023, operates a 225,000 sq ft extrusion plant in Youngstown, OH. The plant houses two press lines, including a 1,675 ton, 7 inch Youngstown press and a new 25 MN, 8 inch SMS press (installed in 2022). The 7 inch press line […]
By Barbara Rinderer, Consulting in Partnership Pty. Ltd. After a short hiatus, the 7th Australasian Aluminium Extrusion Conference (AAEC 2025) is to be held in Brisbane, Australia, on July 14–17, 2025. With its strong industry focus, this conference series has enjoyed the support of industry giants throughout its history, including retired chairman Ivan Grasis; the […]
Exlabesa inaugurated its new €25 million extrusion facility in João Rui Ferreira, Portugal. This new production center represents a significant milestone in the multinational’s consolidation strategy in southern Europe. Located on a plot of more than 86,000 sq m and with 10,000 sq m under roof, the plant includes two 2,800 tonne press lines, along […]
The apt Group, a leading extruder in the European aluminum industry, is modernizing its production sites, including its extrusion plant in Monheim, Germany, and sheet and profiles plant in Cheb, Czech Republic. “The modernization of the extrusion line P35.0 and the compressed air system marks another milestone in our efforts to make production processes more […]
Secat, Inc., a metallurgical research laboratory specializing in aluminum product and process technologies, expanded its capabilities with the installation of a new aluminum extrusion press at its Nicholasville Pilot Lab in Kentucky. This elevates Secat’s testing, development, and small-scale production capabilities, allowing for enhanced precision and flexibility in extrusion processes. The press was generously donated […]
