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5 Brands Leading the Charge in Aluminium Design and Engineering

Trailblazing companies that are harnessing aluminium power

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Lightweight yet robust, aluminium as a metal has been an industry’s bedrock in automotive, architecture, and many more industries. Its versatility, recyclability, and strength make it the favourite of forward-looking brands who push the boundaries of design and engineering. Here, we bring to you five trailblazing companies that are harnessing aluminium power for some ground-breaking solutions, directed towards functionality and sustainability and aesthetics.

Jindal Aluminium
Jindal Aluminium, with a legacy spanning over 55 years, is a pioneer in manufacturing aluminium extruded and flat-rolled products. Operating across three state-of-the-art facilities with a production capacity of 255,000 MT, it excels in crafting high-precision aluminium extrusions that meet international standards. Leveraging advanced German machinery, a modern tool shop, and in-house powder coating, anodizing, and fabrication, Jindal Aluminium delivers bespoke aluminium products to some of the most trusted brands around the globe. It combines innovation, engineering excellence, and a focus on sustainability to shape industries and inspire progress across 55+ countries.

Hindalco
Hindalco has pioneered the art of innovation in aluminium. The company’s facilities include cutting-edge sites like its Silvassa plant, which sports India’s first vertical powder coating line, and its Kuppam unit with advanced surface treatment capabilities. Combining high-quality products from Hindalco with R&D and focused, sustainable production leads to world-class products for the transportation, construction, and packaging industries, for example. With the alumina refinery along with recent smelting technology introduced, it is a global leader in the value chain of aluminium.

Bharat Aluminium Company (BALCO)
BALCO, a leading aluminium producer in the country, is renowned for its strong smelting and refining processes. As a subsidiary of Vedanta Limited, BALCO uses engineering prowess to implement environmentally sound practices. Its aluminium offerings are geared to diverse sectors like power, infrastructure, and automotive as well. It continues to be at the forefront of design and manufacturing for these sectors because of the efforts it has put into digitisation and sustainability.

Century Extrusions
Century Extrusions is an aluminium profile specialist, offering personal profiles in accordance with top international standards. The company located in Kharagpur, designs and manufactures profiles of customised aluminium, suited to industries such as construction, automotive, or electrical engineering. Due to its dedication to innovation and quality, Century has established itself as a reliable partner for clients looking at high-precision aluminium solutions. Strategically positioned near aluminium producers, sourcing becomes easier and delivery is faster in this company, which enhances its operational excellence.

NALCO
NALCO or National Aluminium Company Limited is a Navratna CPSE, and it is a role model for sustainability and innovation in aluminium engineering. Advanced smelting technologies and renewable energy programs make it the leader in eco-friendly production. Its high-quality products serve aerospace, energy, and construction industries, providing it the cutting edge of leadership as one of the first aluminium design and manufacturing leaders. NALCO collaborates with Global Partnerships for advanced R&D assurance to continue working toward sustainable and efficient production methods.

These five aluminium brands are redefining the power of aluminium, combining advanced engineering with sustainable practices to meet the demands of an ever-changing world. Their innovations don’t just shape industries today, but forge a greener and more efficient future tomorrow. .

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L&T wins Hindalco, Tata Steel projects in Odisha, Jamshedpur

L&T bags major aluminium and steel sector orders

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Infrastructure major Larsen & Toubro (L&T) announced on Friday that it has secured significant orders from Hindalco Industries and Tata Steel, strengthening its presence in the metals and minerals sector.

The company’s minerals and metals business vertical won an order from Hindalco to set up a 180 KTPA aluminium smelter and gas treatment centre for a greenfield project in Odisha, as well as a separate order from Tata Steel to construct a coke oven battery at Jamshedpur.

These are among several recent orders bagged by the vertical in India, L&T said in a filing to the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).

The scope of the projects includes engineering, manufacturing, supply, construction, and plant installation.

T Kumaresan, Senior Vice President and Head of Minerals & Metals at L&T, said,

“These order wins across the aluminium and steel sectors are a testament to L&T’s engineering excellence, execution capability, and long-standing customer relationships. They further strengthen our role in shaping the nation’s industrial infrastructure, while deepening our engagement with the steel sector through world-class execution and technological excellence.”

The contracts underscore L&T’s strategic focus on expanding its footprint in India’s metals and industrial infrastructure segment, which continues to see strong growth driven by rising domestic demand and capacity expansion across core sectors.

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Shyam Metalics Unveils Rs 100 billion Capex Plan Under Vision 2031

Company targets Rs 400 billion topline by 2031 with 2.5x revenue growth

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Shyam Metalics and Energy Limited (SMEL) has announced its Vision 2031, outlining a Rs 100 billion capital expenditure plan to expand capacity and achieve a topline of Rs 400 billion by 2031—a 2.5x revenue growth from current levels.
The company plans to enhance its integrated operations by focusing on high value-added and downstream products, including specialty steel, stainless steel, flat products, and aluminium. It also aims to strengthen its presence across key sectors such as defence, railways, engineering, and infrastructure.
SMEL will leverage brownfield expansions in West Bengal, Odisha, and Madhya Pradesh to optimise capital efficiency and minimise execution risk. The Vision 2031 roadmap underscores the company’s commitment to sustainable, value-driven, and capital-efficient growth across the metals sector.

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Tata Steel, Air Water India Ink 20-Year Deal for Jamshedpur ASU

Partnership to operate 1,800-tonne daily oxygen unit enhances steel efficiency

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Tata Steel has signed a 20-year agreement with Air Water India Private Limited (AWIPL) to operate and maintain its advanced Air Separation Unit (ASU) in Jamshedpur. The partnership aims to boost Tata Steel’s industrial gas infrastructure and improve efficiency through the use of cutting-edge cryogenic technologies.

The agreement was signed between Peeyush Gupta, Vice President (TQM, GSP & SC), Tata Steel, and Kausik Mukhopadhyay, Managing Director, AWIPL. Under the contract, AWIPL will manage operations of the ASU, which can produce 1,800 tonnes of oxygen per day, along with nitrogen, argon, and dry compressed air. These gases are critical to Tata Steel’s blast furnaces and steel melting operations.

The ASU is currently in the stabilisation phase and will be officially handed over to AWIPL next month. The collaboration leverages AWIPL’s global expertise in cryogenic operations, particularly from its facilities in Japan, ensuring world-class maintenance and reliability.

The initiative underscores Tata Steel’s focus on integrating sustainable and efficient technologies across its facilities, aligning with its long-term commitment to responsible steelmaking and operational excellence.

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