Lightweight Intelligent Manufacturing, Green Future — Linking the New Aluminum Journey 2027 The 4th Central China (Zhengzhou) International Aluminum Industry Exhibition Date: October 15-17, 2027 Venue: Zhengzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center I. Introduction The Zhengzhou International Aluminum Industry Exhibition has been successfully held for three editions, with each edition receiving guidance and support from organizations including the Henan Provincial Development and Reform Commission, Henan Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology, Henan Provincial Department of Commerce, Zhengzhou Municipal Government, China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNIA), Zhengzhou Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology, and Gongyi Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology. The last edition was successfully held from October 15 to 17, 2025 at the Zhengzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center, attracting more than 200 enterprises from China and overseas, and comprehensively showcasing cutting-edge products and innovative solutions across the aluminum industry chain. During the exhibition, a total of six themed forums and 269 supply-demand procurement matchmaking sessions were held, drawing more than 20,000 professional visitors. The 4th Central China (Zhengzhou) International Aluminum Industry Exhibition 2027 (hereinafter referred to as the “Zhengzhou Aluminum Industry Exhibition”) will continue to adhere to the principle of “serving the industry, promoting exchange, and driving transformation” and will be grandly held from October 15 to 17, 2027 at the Zhengzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center. With the theme “Lightweight Intelligent Manufacturing, Green Future — Linking the New Aluminum Journey,” this edition will comprehensively upgrade its content and operation model, focusing on new materials, new equipment, new intelligent manufacturing, and new applications. It will build a three-in-one exhibition system of “premium brand for high-end aluminum applications + full-chain ecological closed loop + distinctive application scenarios,” supplemented by multiple targeted supply-demand networking sessions and high-end seminars to effectively ensure exhibition effectiveness and business conversion. We sincerely invite aluminum processing enterprises, equipment manufacturers, downstream application enterprises, scientific research institutions, and related service providers from China and overseas to gather in Zhengzhou and share new opportunities in the aluminum industry development. II. Organizational Structure Proposed Guidance: China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNIA) Organizer: Henan Nonferrous Metals Industry Association Co-organizer: Henan Xiangyu Exhibition Service Co., Ltd. Henan Dianji Enterprise Management Consulting Co., Ltd. III. Exhibition Content and Innovation Aspects Will Be Comprehensively Upgraded Feature 1: Focusing on New Materials and Lightweighting to Build a “Premium Brand for High-End Aluminum Applications” An “Aluminum Deep Processing Boutique Pavilion” will be set up to deeply interpret the high value-added characteristics of aluminum semis. The exhibition area will systematically present high-end deep-processed products such as NEV aluminum, battery foil, and aluminum for 3C electronics, comprehensively driving the aluminum processing industry to leap from traditional building materials and packaging sectors toward high-tech, high-value-added directions, and highlighting the brand value of aluminum semis in high-end application fields. Feature 2: Building a “Full-Chain Ecological Closed-Loop Zone” to Panoramically Display the Life Cycle of the Aluminum Industry from Mine to Recycling A “Full-Chain Ecological Closed-Loop Zone” will be set up, taking the three dimensions of upstream resource security, secondary aluminum recycling and utilization, and comprehensive recovery of renewable resources as the main line, systematically showcasing the completeness and synergy of the aluminum industry ecosystem and highlighting the green, low-carbon, and recyclable development concept. Upstream aluminum ore enterprises from China and overseas will be invited to hold an aluminum ingot raw material supply-demand networking session. Feature 3: Curating an “Aluminum + NEVs and Robots” Distinctive Application Scenario Exhibition Area Focusing on the two innovative application hotspots of NEVs and robots, it will centrally showcase innovative solutions and typical application results of high-end aluminum plate/sheet, strip and foil in these fields, helping exhibitors accurately meet the demands of emerging industries and expand high-growth market space. IV. Exhibition Content This edition will adopt a “5+1” theme matrix, breaking away from the traditional single raw material zoning model, and set up the following six exhibition zones: (I) Premium Brand Showcase Zone for High-End Aluminum Applications 1. Automotive lightweight aluminum: doors, engine hoods, battery trays, wheel hubs, etc. 2. High-end aluminum foil series: battery foil, double zero foil, PV/semiconductor high-purity aluminum foil, electronic aluminum foil, pharmaceutical packaging foil. 3. Aluminum for aerospace and high-end equipment: ceramic aluminum new materials, mirror aluminum, aviation-grade aluminum plate. 4. Aluminum for 3C electronics and rail transit (mobile phone middle frames, high-speed rail carriage profiles, etc.) (II) Green, Low-Carbon and Secondary Aluminum Zone (Policy Hotspot Zone) 1. Aluminum scrap closed-loop recycling pre-treatment line: high-precision eddy current separators, X-ray sorting systems, integrated crushing and impurity removal equipment 2. High-efficiency regeneration melting and casting equipment: new-type double chamber furnaces, side-well reverberatory furnaces, regenerative combustion systems 3. Environmental protection dust removal systems: baghouse filters, SCR denitrification devices, and dioxin suppression technology 4. “Urban Mine” themed demonstration area: centralized display of secondary aluminum industrial parks (III) Smart Factory and Digital Transformation Zone (Future Trend Zone) 1. Industrial robots (palletizing, welding), intelligent stereoscopic warehouses 2. MES systems, AI quality inspection equipment, digital twin factory solutions (IV) High-End Manufacturing Equipment Zone Melting and casting equipment, extrusion/rolling equipment, surface treatment equipment (anodized, spraying), heat treatment equipment, testing instruments, auxiliary materials, etc. (V) Service and Support Zone Industrial park displays, logistics solutions, nonferrous metals futures / supply chain finance, university scientific research achievements transformation (VI) Aluminum + Distinctive Application Scenario Exhibition Zone (Immersive Experience) 1. NEV, battery parts, robots, and other innovative application displays 2. On-site touch and experience the actual application of aluminum semis in high-end fields V. Concurrent Events During the exhibition, multiple high-standard forums and networking events will be held to help enterprises broaden their horizons and connect with resources: 1. 2027 Central China International Aluminum Processing Innovation and Development Conference 2. 2027 Central China NEV and Robot Innovation Application Development Forum 3. 2027 Central China Aluminum Extrusion Industry Upstream-Downstream Cooperation Summit Forum 4. Aluminum Industry Intelligent Transformation and Digitalization Supply-Demand Networking Session 5. 2027 Secondary Aluminum Industry Chain Development Forum 6. The 2nd Futures-Physical Integration Forum to Boost High-Quality Development of the Aluminum Industry 7. The 1st “Central China Aluminum Valley” Cup – Aluminum Extrusion / Melting and Casting Technical Competition / Simulation Contest (Innovative Event) VI. Comprehensive Promotion to Precisely Invite Visitors (I) Industry media will periodically publish exhibition information: World Aluminum Network, Aluminum Plus Network, Aluminum Road Network, Henan Nonferrous Metals Network, China Nonferrous Metals, Nonferrous Metals Processing, China Nonferrous Metals Industry Technical Service Platform. (II) Online media continuous promotion: publicity and promotion on People’s Daily Online, Baidu, Sina, Toutiao, Douyin, WeChat, etc. (III) Precise database activation: integrating 300,000+ industry data, classified into A/B/C three levels, with one-on-one phone invitations for Category A covering core decision-makers to improve conversion rates. (IV) Embedding into downstream industry conferences: Automotive Engineering Annual Conference, New Energy Battery Lightweighting Seminar, Home Appliance Technology Conference, etc., with on-site delegation for invitations to reach end-use industry procurement and engineers. (V) Targeted invitations to industrial parks: in-depth visits to industry demonstration bases and aluminum material application industry clusters for “one-on-one” visits and distribution of invitation letters. (VI) Key invitations to VIP buyers: sending formal invitation letters to complete vehicles, parts, robot enterprise factories, aerospace enterprises, beer & beverage, packaging, construction, and large dealers, focusing on buyers’ core requirements, providing VIP channels and other value-added services to ensure effective matchmaking at on-site procurement meetings. (VII) Exhibitor customer invitation incentives: exclusive electronic invitation letters, VIP treatment for attending clients, recognition and next-edition discounts for exhibitors, encouraging exhibitors to actively invite customers and expand visitor scale. (VIII) Organization of group professional buyers: cooperating with industry associations and industrial park management committees in Henan and surrounding provinces to organize delegations of aluminum processing enterprises and downstream user enterprises to visit. Free bus transportation will be arranged for industrial parks or units organizing visiting delegations of over 30 people. (IX) Overseas investment attraction based on the Belt and Road Initiative, focusing on inviting aluminum semis purchasers from Central Asia and Southeast Asia as well as internationally renowned equipment manufacturers. Welcome to inquire at 13903820977 (same as WeChat)

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"Tin" Leads the Future: Industrial Transformation and Value Reshaping in the New Cycle Conference Background Currently, the global tin industry is at a historic turning point, with traditional cyclical logic completely disrupted and strategic value fully highlighted. The tin market in 2026 is exhibiting an unprecedentedly complex landscape and profound transformation: 1. Profound Restructuring of the Supply-Demand Pattern, Unprecedented Enhancement of Strategic Attributes Global tin reserves have a static reserve-to-production ratio of just 14 years, underscoring growing scarcity. The supply side faces "threefold pressure": repeated setbacks in Myanmar’s production resumption, continuously tightening policies in Indonesia, and elevated geopolitical risk in the DRC. Resource constraints have become the new normal. Meanwhile, the demand structure is undergoing a fundamental shift, making tin a strategic resource that bridges traditional manufacturing and the digital future. 2. A Historic Breakthrough in the Price System, Industry Ecology Facing a Remaking In early 2026, the SHFE tin price broke through 470,000 yuan/mt, hitting a record high. This price breakthrough not only reflects supply-demand imbalance but also marks a revaluation of the tin industry. Traditional trade models, risk management systems, and supply chain collaboration methods urgently require breakthrough innovations. 3. Technology-Driven and Green Transition Foster a New Symbiotic Ecosystem Digital and intelligent technologies are deeply empowering the tin industry chain. The global green transition calls for the tin industry to upgrade toward a low-carbon, circular economy, with recycled tin recovery and green smelting processes becoming the necessary path. All links in the industry chain must shift from competition to collaboration, building an open, resilient, and innovative symbiotic system. Against this backdrop, August 19-21, 2026 in Changsha, Hunan , the 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference will bring together global industry elites to jointly explore. Jiangxi Zili Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. will attend this grand event, discuss industry development trends with industry peers, and join hands to drive the tin industry to new heights. Click to register now, witness and participate in this significant and far-reaching industry event, and jointly write a brilliant new chapter! Jiangxi Zili Environmental Protection Technology Co., Ltd. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Zhejiang Shenlian Environmental Protection Group Co., Ltd. , extracting non-ferrous and precious metals from non-ferrous metal hazardous waste, solid waste, and other recycled materials. With an annual production capacity of 120 kt of copper cathode, 10 kt of electrolytic tin, 20 kt of electrolytic zinc, 10 kt of lead-antimony alloy, and 50 kt of battery-grade nickel sulphate, it comprehensively recovers precious and rare metals such as gold, silver, platinum, palladium, ruthenium, rhodium, and iridium. In 2025, it achieved sales revenue of 12 billion yuan. The company is dedicated to the noble cause of resource regeneration, circular economy, and environmental protection, with a deep focus on the non-ferrous metal hazardous waste treatment sector. It strives to become the largest environmental protection technology enterprise in China specializing in non-ferrous metal hazardous waste treatment, resource recycling, and circular economy development. Our company makes large-scale, year-round purchases of raw materials containing tin, copper, and precious metals. Leaders at all levels and clients are welcome to call or visit our company to discuss business. Contact Information Product Sales Contact: Pan Guowei 13868171169 Fang Wujun 13607949805 Raw Material Procurement Contact: Pan Guowei 13868171169 Dong Junlin 13868184456 Long press or scan the QR code to register now 2026 SMM (16th) Tin Industry Chain Conference