Kobe Steel and Nippon Light Metal to Integrate Aluminum Businesses by 2027, Boosting Efficiency and Competitiveness

Published: Jun 15, 2026 17:33

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Recently, Kobe Steel, Ltd. and Nippon Light Metal Holdings Co., Ltd. reached an important agreement to integrate their aluminum extrusion businesses. Under the plan, Nippon Light Metal Holdings is expected to hold a majority stake in the new company to be established after the integration, and the two parties will strive to complete the business integration by April 2027 or later. Faced with the prolonged downturn in the aluminum extrusion business, the two companies aim to improve operational efficiency and enhance market competitiveness through this resource integration and complementary strengths. Nippon Light Metal Holdings has consistently pursued a growth strategy centered on its business group structure, and this business integration will further optimize resource allocation, accelerate product development, and deliver higher-quality products and services to clients, thereby enhancing overall corporate value.

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