# 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.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-10-21
- Where: Japan
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 58,000 t/yr
- Products: aluminium extrusions
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [metalnomist.com](https://www.metalnomist.com/2026/10/japan-aluminium-extrusion-merger-brings.html), 2026-10-21: "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."

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