Nippon Light Metal and Kobe Steel to merge aluminium extrusion units

Nippon Light Metal and Kobe Steel plan to merge their domestic aluminium extrusion businesses into a joint holding company from April 2027, with Nippon Light Metal holding a majority stake. The combined business will have sales of about 58,000 t/yr. A definitive agreement is expected by end of November 2026.

“Japan aluminium extrusion merger plans will combine the domestic extrusion businesses of Nippon Light Metal and Kobe Steel as both companies seek stronger competitiveness in a weaker demand environment.”metalnomist.com

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• metalnomist.comJapan Aluminium Extrusion Merger Brings Nippon Light Metal and Kobe Steel Together | The Metalnomist - Raw Material, Metal, Alloy, Scrap NewsOct 21, 2026

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