Kato Light Metal Industry Co.
Coverage of Kato Light Metal Industry Co. in the Nexus archive.
- Key Japanese Aluminum Fee Set for Record as War Squeezes Supply
Japan's reliance on the Middle East for aluminum is forcing companies to cut production and seek alternative supply sources after key shipping routes were disrupted by the Iran conflict. A record aluminum fee is being set in Japan due to these supply constraints.
- London Metals Index at Record High on Aluminum ‘Black Hole’ Fear
The London Metals Index reached a record high due to fears of an aluminum shortage, or 'black hole,' despite production in Abu Dhabi and Japan. Aluminum billets produced in Abu Dhabi are being manufactured at Kato Light Metal Industry Co.'s factory in Aichi prefecture.
- Aluminum Market Enters a Prolonged Supply ‘Black Hole’
The aluminum market faces a prolonged supply crisis as Iran's strikes on Middle Eastern smelters threaten to drive prices to record levels. Aluminum billets produced in Abu Dhabi, UAE, are highlighted in a factory in Japan, indicating global supply chain concerns.