As the global automotive industry accelerates its transition toward low-carbon and intelligent technologies, China's automotive sector is advancing from scale-driven advantages to dual leadership in both technology and supply chains. In 2025, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles in China surpassed 50%, driving upgrades in automotive materials such as aluminum, steel, and magnesium, with surging demand for new lightweight materials. With the implementation of the EU carbon border tax, the industry chain faces an urgent need for low-carbon transformation. Coinciding with the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan and the deepening phase of the dual-carbon goals, the industry urgently needs a professional platform to address material technology challenges. Against this backdrop, will be held on September 10-11, 2026 in Shanghai . SMM joins hands with Alumi Technology Co., Ltd. to sincerely invite industry colleagues to participate, promoting the deep evolution of the automotive supply chain toward green, lightweight, intelligent, and globalized development. Click to attend. We look forward to meeting you at the conference. Innovative Alloys, Shaping the Future of Aluminum Alumi Technology Co., Ltd. leveraging national strategic policies for clean new energy development and automotive lightweighting, has invested approximately 500 million yuan in the Caidian Economic and Technological Development Zone in Wuhan to build an R&D and production site for lightweight aluminum alloy automotive parts. Covering about 80 mu, the site was recognized in 2023 with titles such as "Wuhan Municipal Major Project" and "High-Quality Development Outstanding Enterprise." It has also been certified as a "Technology-Based SME" and an "Innovative SME," with multiple R&D patent achievements. Alumi Technology's intelligent factory spans approximately 39,000 square meters and includes multiple processing workshops for extrusion, assembly, and joining. It can simultaneously meet clients' needs for profile extrusion, CNC, stretch bending, and welding processes. Contact Information Luo Liang 159 0275 9985 SMM Conference Contact Sun Lingchen 151 6685 2590 sunlingchen@smm.cn

The global automotive industry is accelerating its low-carbon and intelligent transformation, and China's automotive industry is moving from scale advantages toward dual leadership in technology and supply chain. In 2025, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles in China exceeded 50%, driving the upgrade of automotive materials such as aluminum, steel, and magnesium, with demand for lightweight new materials surging. Coupled with the implementation of the EU carbon border tax, low-carbon transformation across the industry chain is imminent. Coinciding with the launch of the 15th Five-Year Plan and the deepening of the dual-carbon strategy, the industry urgently needs a professional platform to address material technology challenges. Against this backdrop, will be held on September 10-11, 2026 in Shanghai . SMM , together with Hebei Taili Zhente Technology Co., Ltd. , cordially invites industry peers to attend the conference, promoting the in-depth evolution of the automotive supply chain toward green, lightweight, intelligent, and globalized development. Click to attend. We look forward to meeting you at the conference. Hebei Taili Zhente Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Taili Zhente") was established in 2017. It currently has nearly 70 employees, with various professional technical personnel accounting for 70%. It has 3,800 m² of R&D facilities and 8,000 m² of production workshops. The company is dedicated to providing clients with comprehensive solutions through specialized welding technology, with business areas covering equipment manufacturing and sales, process research and development, and technical consulting and services. Adhering to the development philosophy of "Innovation and Sustainability" and shouldering the historic responsibility of "advancing technology to promote technological development," Taili Zhente aims to build Hebei Taili Zhente Technology Co., Ltd. into an internationally oriented company with advanced technology specializing in specialized welding and equipment. The company provides equipment and processes for non-ferrous metal welding required in industries such as aviation, aerospace, shipbuilding, rail transit, electronics and power, and automotive, committing to "turnkey projects" and providing technical assurance for clients to achieve zero-defect products. Contact Information Li Yan, General Manager, 138 1119 1485 Address: No. 16 Yangguang Street, Industrial Park, Development Zone, Zhuozhou City SMM Conference Contact Sun Lingchen 151 6685 2590 sunlingchen@smm.cn

The Southeast Asian steel industry stands at a critical historical juncture. On one hand, the region is experiencing an unprecedented wave of capacity expansion, with Chinese capital-driven investments planning to add over 100 million mt of new capacity, and a duopoly between Vietnam and Indonesia has already taken shape. On the other hand, the EU carbon border tax and global decarbonization requirements are compelling industry to undergo a green transformation, posing severe challenges to traditional development models. Key trends indicate that a capacity race and green transformation are advancing in tandem; regional supply chains are being restructured, with self-sufficiency rates increasing, yet high-end products still rely on imports; national infrastructure projects provide solid support for demand, but the risk of overcapacity cannot be ignored. The key to future competition lies in balancing scale expansion with quality improvement, traditional capacity with green transformation, and short-term gains with long-term sustainability. Enterprises that can achieve breakthroughs in low-carbon technologies, product structures, and market positioning will take the lead in the next round of industrial reshuffling. The major transformation in Southeast Asia's steel industry is not only reshaping the regional industrial landscape but also profoundly impact global steel trade and supply chains.