# Nippon Light Metal and Kobe Steel to merge aluminum extrusion units

Nippon Light Metal and Kobe Steel will integrate their domestic aluminum extrusion businesses. The companies aim to sign a definitive agreement by end of November 2026 and create an integrated entity in April 2027 or later.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2024-03-25
- Where: Japan
- Status: announced
- Products: aluminum extrusion products
- 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

- [argusmedia.com](https://www.argusmedia.com/en/news-and-insights/latest-market-news/2840033-japan-s-nippon-light-metal-kobe-steel-merge-al-units), 2024-03-25: "The integration will combine Kobe Steel's alloy development capabilities with Nippon Light Metal's processing technology and broad order base."

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