# Nippon Light Metal and Kobe Steel to consolidate aluminum extrusion operations

Nippon Light Metal and Kobe Steel signed a preliminary agreement on June 15, 2026, to consolidate their domestic aluminum extrusion operations into a joint holding company by April 2027, with Nippon Light Metal holding a controlling stake.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2026-06-15
- Where: Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: aluminum extrusions
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Kobe Steel](https://endata.com/companies/6583.md) (partner)
- [Nippon Light Metal Company](https://endata.com/companies/44907.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [metaltorg.ru](https://www.metaltorg.ru/n/9B901B), 2026-06-19: "Японские компании Nippon Light Metal и Kobe Steel 15 июня объявили о заключении предварительного соглашения о консолидации своих внутренних операций по экструзии алюминия."

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