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May 2021 – No. 1

Benkam Launches Multi-Year Expansion to Increase Extrusion Capacity

Benkam Alu Extrusions, owned by AKFA Group, is one of the major manufacturers of aluminum profiles in Central Asia. Located in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, the company launched a multi-year expansion project, which will more than double its aluminum extrusion production capabilities. This article provides an overview of the company's current capabilities and its planned expansion project.

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A3 Surfaces Continues Development
of Antimicrobial Anodized Aluminum

A3 Surfaces is currently constructing a new plant in Saguenay, Québec, Canada. The plant will enable the company to research and manufacture antimicrobial anodized aluminum, a proprietary technology that aims to become a key factor in the fight against viral or bacterial disease transmission through a self-disinfecting biocidal surface treatment. 

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EGA Starts Up New Reduction Cells in
Al Taweelah 


Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) started up the first section of an expansion project in potline 1 at its Al Taweelah aluminum smelter. The company is utilizing its proprietary DX and DX+ Ultra technology in order to increase its annual production capacity.
KPS Capital Partners to Acquire Italian Extruder Metra

KPS Capital Partners, LP signed a definitive agreement to acquire Metra Holding S.p.A. and Metra S.p.A., a global manufacturer of extruded aluminum. The selling shareholders of Metra will retain 25% ownership of the company.
Matalco Orders Furnaces for New Kentucky Site

Matalco Inc., a division of the Giampaolo Group of Companies, is currently investing $53.5 million in the construction of a new remelt facility in Frankfurt, Kentucky. As part of the expansion project, the company has ordered new melting and holding furnaces for the facility.  

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M-D Building Products Acquires Cardinal Aluminum

M-D Building Products, Inc., a family-owned company based in Oklahoma City, has acquired the assets of Cardinal Aluminum Co. and its subsidiaries. 
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Youngstown Tool & Die Expands with New Nitriding Capacity

Youngstown Tool & Die (YTD) is continuing the expansion of its operations in Youngstown, Ohio, with the purchase and installation of a new nitriding system. 
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EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
 

The upcoming June 2021 edition of Light Metal Age will be focused on automotive aluminum. 

Editorial topics to be presented in the issue include:

  • Automotive - Focus on Electrification
  • Extrusion Press Maintenance
  • Heat Treatment – Homogenizing
  • Forging
  • Company Profile: Western Extrusions New Casthouse
If you haven't already placed an ad in the June 2021 issue, act now to ensure your company’s message is carried to the right people — your next customer. Please call Ann Marie Fellom at (650) 588-8832 or email amf@lightmetalage.com for current advertising rate information.

Ad Deadline: June 2, 2021


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