The year 2026 marks the official commencement of China's 15th Five-Year Plan, ushering in a critical period of transformation and upgrading for the conductor cable and electrical materials industry. Driven by the dual-carbon strategy, new-type power system construction, energy transition, and AI technology empowerment, sectors such as ultra-high voltage, new energy, computing centers, and NEVs are experiencing rapid development, effectively boosting demand for high-end copper/aluminum conductors and cable materials. The industry faces both opportunities and challenges, with tight supply and significant price fluctuations of copper/aluminum raw materials, compounded by geopolitical trade tensions and cost volatility, leading to sustained pressure on enterprise operations and supply chains amid intensifying competition. Concurrently, accelerated adoption of aluminum as a substitute for copper and copper-aluminum composite materials, alongside continuous advancements in intelligent manufacturing and green low-carbon technologies, is propelling industrial quality enhancement and upgrading. Against this backdrop, SMM will host the 2026 SMM (11th) Conductor Cable Industry Exhibition & Electrical Materials Annual Conference in Yixing, Jiangsu on , converging resources across the entire industry chain to establish a professional and efficient platform for cooperation and exchange. SMM collaborates with Luoyang Sanwu Cable Group Co., Ltd. to invite industry peers to jointly participate, fostering breakthrough development for enterprises and promoting high-quality industry transformation. Click the to sign up immediately. We look forward to meeting you at the conference. Sanwu Cables Connect the World Conductors Link Continents Luoyang Sanwu Cable Group Co., Ltd. (abbreviated as Sanwu Group, formerly Luoyang Sanwu Cable Co., Ltd.), established in 2016 with over 600 employees, is a mixed-ownership group enterprise integrating science, industry, and trade. Headquartered in Luoyang's Guobao Building, it operates three manufacturing entities and one trading company. Its production site, located in the East Zone of Yichuan Advanced Manufacturing Development Zone, spans over 300 mu with factory buildings covering more than 150,000 m² and a total annual capacity exceeding 700kt. Sanwu Group implements a diversification strategy grounded in specialization, with core products comprising four mutually supportive series: electrical round aluminum rods, overhead conductors, cables, and deoxidized aluminum products, forming a robust business ecosystem. Sanwu's products are widely applied in power, transportation, new energy, metallurgy, petrochemicals, national defense, and urban construction. Domestic clients include over 30 state-owned enterprises, central state-owned enterprises, and publicly listed firms, while foreign trade has expanded to 37 countries and regions, including 15 along the Belt and Road initiative such as the Philippines, Singapore, Australia, Chile, and Kazakhstan. All companies under Sanwu Group successively passed the “three-system” certification. The full product line complies with international electrical standards such as IEC, ASTM, and BS, as well as authoritative detection requirements. The company passed evaluations for National High-Tech Enterprise, Green Factory, Technology-Based Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise, Provincial Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise, and Gazelle Enterprise. The Detection Center cooperated closely with Longmen Laboratory and was recognized as a provincial-level Engineering Technology Center and Enterprise Technology Center. It currently holds 10 invention patents, 39 utility model patents, and 12 software copyrights; it participated in the compilation of national standards, and its scientific and technological achievement evaluation report is China-leading. It is currently the Honorary Chairman Unit of the Henan Electrical Industry Association and serves as an industry–academia–research base for Henan University of Science and Technology, Henan Institute of Technology, and Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology. Since 2023, it has been listed among Luoyang’s Top 100 Enterprises for consecutive years, and in 2025 it was listed among Henan’s Top 100 Enterprises. Contact Information SMM Conference Contact Li Haiyang 135 2411 0203 lihaiyang@smm.cn Scan the Code to Attend Immediately

The 15th Five-Year Plan officially kicks off in 2026, ushering in a critical period of transformation and upgrading for the conductor, cable, and electrical materials industry. Driven by the dual carbon strategy, new-type power system construction, energy transition, and AI technology empowerment, fields such as ultra-high voltage, new energy, computing centers, and NEVs are developing rapidly, effectively boosting demand for high-end copper and aluminum conductors and cable materials. Opportunities and challenges coexist: tight supply of copper and aluminum raw materials, significant price fluctuations, coupled with geopolitical trade and cost volatility, continue to climb operational and supply chain pressures on enterprises and intensify industry competition. Meanwhile, aluminum as an substitute for copper and new copper-aluminum composite materials are being adopted at an accelerated pace, while intelligent manufacturing and green, low-carbon technologies continue to drive industry quality improvement and upgrading. Against this backdrop, SMM will hold the November 5-6, 2026 in Yixing, Jiangsu , which will gather resources from the entire industry chain and establish a professional, efficient cooperation and exchange platform. SMM , in partnership with Shanghai Ruitong Copper International Trade Co., Ltd. , invites industry friends to attend the conference together, helping enterprises break through and boosting the industry's high-quality transformation. Click the to register immediately. We look forward to meeting you at the conference. Shanghai Ruitong Copper International Trade Co., Ltd. Shanghai Ruitong Copper International Trade Co., Ltd. is located in the Shanghai Nonferrous Metals Trading Center, specializing in bulk commodity trading and supply chain services primarily focused on nonferrous metals. It is one of the earliest companies in China to practice the integration of spot and futures trading. Growing from a startup to an industry benchmark with annual sales exceeding 100 billion yuan and serving over 2,000 manufacturing enterprises, it has carved out a distinctive path of high-quality development and is recognized by the Shanghai Municipal Government as a top-tier player. Corporate Competitiveness Research-Driven, Continuous Innovation The company's market share in copper cathode and aluminum trade volumes has consistently held a leading position in the industry. In 2025, annual sales of copper cathode reached 2.3 million mt, and together with other products (copper rod, aluminum rod, aluminum ingot, zinc ingot, nickel, silver, tin, lead, lithium carbonate, etc.) totaled 4 million mt. Deeply rooted in the industry for three decades, it is recognized annually by SMM and other professional organizations as a "Price Submitter" and "Quality Supplier," among other honors. Professional Team, Flexible Models Since its founding, the core team of Shanghai Ruitong Copper International Trade Co., Ltd. had already weathered multiple market cycles in the commodity sector. Faced with the industry changes brought by the Internet, the enterprise made two important decisions: first, adhering to the main business of non-ferrous metals and extending deeply into supply chain services; second, responding to the "Belt and Road" initiative and steadily expanding into the African market. Currently, the enterprise established nearly 30 projects in Africa, with over 3,000 Chinese and foreign employees, building momentum for expanding the international market. Robust Channels, Service First In line with the national planning guidance on accelerating the development of new-type international trade, the company has set up subsidiaries in the Shanghai Lin-gang Special Area, Singapore, and Hong Kong, actively laying out cross-border finance and trade businesses. Following the Belt and Road strategy, the company invests in Africa, and now its industries are spread across various sectors in Africa, including manufacturing, agriculture, warehousing and logistics, minerals, and recycled metals. Enterprise Vision The vigorous development of the bulk commodity industry is Ruitong's aspiration and mission. Ruitong is willing to join hands with peers to jointly build a more transparent, more standardized, and more efficient non-ferrous metal trading circle, promote the effective allocation of commodity resources in the real economy environment, and strive to enhance the competitiveness and industry discourse power of China's non-ferrous metal industry. Contact Information Business Director Xiong Li 138 1660 9892 Business Manager Xiong Xicheng 130 4415 6111 SMM Conference Contact Li Haiyang 135 2411 0203 lihaiyang@smm.cn Scan the QR code to attend immediately

SMM July 31 news: According to SMM statistics, China's aluminum production in July 2026 (31 days) increased 1.6% YoY and 3.5% MoM. Domestic demand was weak, and combined with a pullback in export orders for some downstream products, all industry chain segments were under pressure; however, driven by high processing fees for aluminum rod and billet, downstream procurement demand for liquid aluminum rose, pushing the proportion of liquid aluminum output in China higher. The proportion of liquid aluminum in the month rose 1.1 percentage points MoM to 78.3%, slightly exceeding expectations at the start of the month, with core growth coming from strong processing profits for some products, leading to higher-than-expected demand for liquid aluminum. Based on SMM's proportion of liquid aluminum calculations, China's aluminum casting ingot production in July fell 15.1% YoY and 1.4% MoM. Capacity changes: As of month-end July, SMM statistics showed China's existing aluminum capacity was approximately 46.29 million mt, flat MoM. Production forecast: Entering August 2026, the traditional off-season for downstream continues, and demand for most downstream products is expected to further weaken. However, some primary processed material orders are performing well, boosting downstream enterprises' willingness to purchase liquid aluminum directly. Overall, the proportion of liquid aluminum is expected to rise 0.2 percentage points to 78.5%. [Data source statement: All data except public information is processed by SMM based on public information, market communication, and SMM's internal database models, for reference only and not as investment advice.] Data source: SMM

As the global green transition and the "dual carbon" goals advance further, the nonferrous metals industry is accelerating its shift toward low-carbon, smart, and high-end development. South China, as a core industry hub, boasts a well-established industry chain, outstanding resource endowments, and strong policy support, generating robust development momentum. Hosted by SMM, the is scheduled to be held from September 9 to 11 in Nanning, Guangxi. Centered on five key topics—price trends, market outlook, trade environment, policy direction, and low-carbon technology—the conference serves as a high-end industry platform for exchange and collaboration. Geely Baikuang Group Co., Ltd. sincerely invites colleagues from all sectors to gather in Nanning, join in this grand event, and jointly promote technological innovation and digital-intelligent transformation, helping enterprises seize opportunities and tackle challenges, and driving the high-quality development of the nonferrous metals industry. Click the to sign up and attend now! Booth No.: B6 Unleashing the Value of Resources for Sustainable Social Development Geely Technology Group was founded in 2017 and is affiliated with Geely Holding Group. It consistently adheres to the development philosophy of "innovation-driven, industry-based," advancing the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries and the growth of strategic emerging industries through technological innovation. The Group has four core industries: new materials (resources), motorcycle smart manufacturing, the low-altitude economy, and power and AI semiconductors, with strategic investments in commercial aerospace, new energy, and other businesses. It continues to strengthen its industry ecosystem advantages and consistently delivers valuable products and services to society. Currently, the Group's annual output value exceeds 100 billion yuan, with a workforce of more than 20,000. Geely Baikuang Group is an important member of the Fortune Global 500 company Geely Holding Group and one of the core enterprises in the new materials (resources) sector of Geely Technology Group. Its business spans multiple fields, including coal, electric power, aluminum, carbon, deep aluminum processing, and ecological manganese. Guangxi Baiming New Materials Co., Ltd. 's 50kt annual capacity project for electrical round aluminum rod represents a critical strategic initiative by Geely Baikuang Group, leveraging its existing liquid aluminum capacity to extend the aluminum industry chain and enhance product added value. It is also a concrete practice of the Group's active response to the strategic deployment for the "second entrepreneurial push" of the aluminum industry by the Autonomous Region and Baise City, while deepening supply-side structural reform. As a vital link in the circular development of Baise's eco-aluminum industry, this project will further optimize the regional aluminum industry layout, promote the efficient local conversion of resources, and strengthen the industry's overall competitiveness. The project is situated within the Longlin Aluminum Plant, part of the Gui-Qian (Longlin) Economic and Industrial Cooperation Park in Mugu Village, Pingban Town, Longlin Various Ethnic Groups Autonomous County. There, it fully leverages the raw material advantage of the Longlin Aluminum Plant's existing liquid aluminum capacity, facilitating the direct supply and conversion of nearby liquid aluminum, thereby significantly reducing remelting energy consumption and production costs. Total project investment is approximately 14.2 million yuan. Once completed and in operation, it is expected to form a production capacity of 50,000 mt per year of electrical round aluminum rod, achieve an annual output value of about 1 billion yuan, and generate annual tax revenue of approximately 2 million yuan. Company's Main Products The electrical round aluminum rods cover mainstream alloy designations such as 1A60, 1370, 1350, 8030, 8R76, 6201, and 8A07 high-conductivity rod, and specifications include wire diameters of Ø9.5, Ø12, Ø15, etc. They are widely used in conductor manufacturing for power cables and fiber optic cables, as well as in electromagnetic wire, enamelled wire, and air-conditioning condenser tubes, providing high-performance materials for motors, transformers, electronic components, and NEV parts, thereby strengthening the foundation for power and signal transmission. The project introduces smart integrated equipment, integrates multiple processes, and precisely controls aluminum semis processing, practicing the principles of high quality, low energy consumption, high efficiency, and sustainability, breaking through traditional limitations, and supporting the green and low-carbon development of China’s aluminum industry. Aluminum Processing Industry The aluminum processing industry is a key breakthrough sector for Geely Baikuang Group to achieve transformation and upgrading. It shoulders the major mission of extending Guangxi’s aluminum industry “second startup” toward advanced aluminum processing. Currently, it includes aluminum wheel hubs, refined aluminum, etc. The aluminum wheel hub project relies on Geely’s systematic advantages in the automotive industry and enjoys huge market demand. For the 10-million-unit-per-year aluminum alloy wheel hub project, Phase I with 5.2 million wheel hubs was launched into production in 2021. Refined aluminum has completed construction of 10,000 mt capacity, with aluminum purity reaching 99.99%, mainly applied in high-tech fields such as electronics and aerospace. At the same time, Geely Baikuang Group is establishing an integrated system covering R&D, production, and sales, and advancing the construction of the aluminum plate/sheet, strip and foil project and the production base for NEV all-aluminum vehicle-supporting aluminum products and parts, to meet the huge demand for aluminum-based composite materials from the NEV industry, enrich Baise’s aluminum industry structure, and promote the high-quality development of Guangxi’s aluminum industry second startup. Manganese Industry The manganese industry is an emerging industry of Geely Baikuang Group, currently including manganese carbonate ore, electrolytic manganese metal, etc. The Geely Baikuang Jingxi Ecological Manganese Industry Integrated Park is one of the important manganese ore industrial bases in Guangxi and even China, with existing manganese carbonate ore resources of 20 million mt, Envision reserves of 40 million mt, and an annual output of 330,000 mt of manganese carbonate ore; electrolytic manganese metal capacity of 60,000 mt has been completed and put into operation. Geely is vigorously promoting NEV production, and Geely Baikuang will actively transform and upgrade toward new energy battery manganese-based materials, providing raw materials to new energy battery enterprises. Aluminum Smelting Industry Contact Information Huang Xiaoma 18177800977 SMM Conference Contact Ding Weiquan 18029344837

The northern region is the core heartland of China's wire and cable industry. Drawing on its industrial heritage, full-chain support, and favorable policies for Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated development, it has built a complete industrial cluster integrating raw material processing, cable production, new material R&D, and intelligent equipment manufacturing. The annual output value of the regional wire and cable industry exceeds 100 billion yuan, boasting a solid industrial foundation and vast market space. However, compared with the advantageous industrial clusters in the Yangtze River Delta and Pearl River Delta, the northern wire and cable industry still faces weaknesses such as scattered industrial resources, weak industry-academia-research linkages, and insufficient resilience of the industry chain. Breaking down collaboration barriers has become key to industry quality improvement. will be held on July 23-24, 2026 at Crowne Plaza Qingdao Jinshui, Shandong , focusing on three major themes: industrial synergy, green intelligence, and globalization. SMM joins hands with Beijing Shougang Ferroalloy Co., Ltd. to invite clients from the entire industry chain to gather, explore industry opportunities, and boost the quality upgrade of the northern wire and cable industry. Click to attend. We look forward to meeting you at the conference. Beijing Shougang Ferroalloy Co., Ltd. was founded in 1961, headquartered in Beijing, with two production sites in Qian'an and Pingding, It is a high-tech enterprise in Beijing integrating R&D, production, and sales, and a member of the Beijing Metal Society and the China Electronic Materials Industry Association . Its products offer stable performance, strong technological innovation capabilities, and a comprehensive after-sales service system. It maintains a long-term strategic partnership with China Iron & Steel Research Institute Group and, through continuous R&D and innovation, currently holds more than 50 national patents. For many years, it has been rated as a "Key Supplier" by Shougang Group, and in 2021, it passed the weapon equipment quality management system GJB90001-C standard certification . Currently, the company's products include composite alloy series, aluminum deoxidation series, electrical round aluminum rod series, modifier series, cored wire series, etc., which are widely used in steel, electric power, new energy, and high-end casting fields. Among them, the electrical round aluminum rod series is all backed by high-purity and high-quality liquid aluminum resources in Shanxi, adopting advanced production processes and rigorous inspection methods to ensure the delivery of high-quality products to clients. The main products in this series currently include 1A60, 8030, 8176, 6101, 6201, high-conductivity rods, etc., with an annual capacity exceeding 100,000 mt . The company adheres to the quality policy of "Quality First, Customer Supreme, Innovation-Driven, Scientific Management" and is committed to applying advanced manufacturing technology and strict quality control standards to every product. The market spans Beijing, Shanghai, Hebei, Shandong, Shanxi, Hubei, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia and other provinces, cities, and autonomous regions. We sincerely join hands with our clients to forge ahead together and create an even brighter future! Contact Us SMM Conference Contact Zhang Guolei 166 0190 0190 zhangguolei@smm.cn

[SMM Analysis: Glimmer of Hope amid Weak Supply and Demand: Review of China's Aluminum Billets Market in H1 2026 and Outlook for H2] In H1 2026, China’s aluminum billets market, squeezed by wild swings in aluminum prices and a slow recovery in end-use demand, underwent a turbulent journey from deep pressure to staged repair...

According to SMM statistics, as of June 26, days of in-factory inventory at China’s aluminum rod plants were recorded at 1.43 days, down 0.39 days WoW from 1.82 days on June 18, with the inventory ratio further declining from 6.87% to 5.67%, a drop of 1.2 percentage points. The inventory destocking trend continued, but the decline narrowed significantly

Guangdong is a core hub of China’s wire and cable industry cluster, with a well-established industry chain, distinct locational advantages, and market reach extending across South China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia. The sector currently faces both opportunities and challenges: new energy and infrastructure markets outside China are expanding the space for going global, yet fluctuations in copper and aluminum raw materials, capacity homogenization, and low-price involution are squeezing corporate profits. Digital and intelligent upgrading has thus become the key to breaking through. will be held from July 14 to 15, 2026 at the Wyndham Hotel in the Guangzhou Design Capital, Guangdong . SMM , in partnership with Luoyang Sanwu Cable Group Co., Ltd. , invites you to attend. Leveraging entire industry chain data and in and outside China resources, the summit will focus on market analysis, transformation and upgrading, supply-demand matchmaking, and empowerment for going global, helping local enterprises enhance quality and expand markets while driving high-quality, internationalized development in the regional wire and cable industry. Click to . We look forward to meeting you at the summit. Sanwu Cables Reach Across the Seas Conductors and Wires Connect the Continents Luoyang Sanwu Cable Group Co., Ltd. (“Sanwu Group” for short, formerly Luoyang Sanwu Cable Co., Ltd.) was established in 2016 and now has over 600 employees. It is a mixed-ownership group enterprise integrating science, industry, and trade, headquartered in the Guobao Building in Luoyang, with three manufacturing entities and one trading company under its umbrella. Its production site is in the East Park of the Yichuan Advanced Manufacturing Development Zone, covering over 300 mu of land, with workshop space exceeding 150,000 m² and total annual capacity of more than 700 kt. Sanwu Group pursues a diversified development strategy rooted in specialization. Its main products include electrical round aluminum rod series, overhead conductor series, cable series, and deoxidized aluminum products series. These four product lines are mutually reinforcing, forming a solid business ecosystem. Sanwu products are widely used in electric power, transportation, new energy, metallurgy, petrochemicals, national defense, and urban construction. Its domestic clients include over 30 state-owned enterprises, central state-owned enterprises, and publicly listed firms, while its export markets have expanded to 37 countries and regions, 15 of which—including the Philippines, Singapore, Australia, Chile, and Kazakhstan—lie along the Belt and Road route. Sanwu Group’s subsidiaries have successively passed the “three-system” certification. All product series comply with IEC, ASTM, BS, and other international electrotechnical standards and authoritative detection requirements. The group has been recognized as a National High-Tech Enterprise, a Green Factory, a technology-based small and medium-sized enterprise, a provincial-level specialized and sophisticated small and medium-sized enterprise, and a Gazelle Enterprise. Its detection center collaborates deeply with Longmen Laboratory and has been accredited as a provincial engineering technology center and enterprise technology center. The group currently holds 10 inventions, 39 utility model patents, and 12 software copyrights, has contributed to the formulation of national standards, and has received a scientific and technological achievement evaluation report rating as domestically leading. It serves as the honorary chair organization of the Henan Electrical Industry Association and is an industry-academia-research base for Henan University of Science and Technology, Henan Institute of Technology, and Luoyang Institute of Science and Technology. Since 2023, it has been consistently listed among the top 100 enterprises in Luoyang, and in 2025, it was listed among the top 100 enterprises in Henan. Contact Information SMM Conference Contact Chen Bo 183 7089 1981 chenbo@smm.cn

In June the aluminum processing industry exhibited a pronounced divergence pattern of "external demand outperforming domestic demand, with the aluminum wire and cable industry unable to sustain the market on its own." Export orders, energy storage, UHV, and other areas provided structural support, but a combination of weak domestic consumption, wild swings in aluminum prices, and policy disruptions made it difficult for the overall industry sentiment to recover markedly in the short term.

Guangdong is a core hub of China’s wire and cable industry, with a well-established industry chain, notable regional advantages, and market reach across South China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Southeast Asia. The sector now faces both opportunities and challenges: overseas new energy and infrastructure markets are broadening the room to go global, yet fluctuations in copper and aluminum raw materials, homogenized capacity, and low-price involution are squeezing enterprise profits, making digital-intelligent upgrading the key to breaking through. will be held on July 14-15, 2026 at the Wyndham Hotel, Guangzhou Design City, Guangdong . SMM , together with the co-organizer — Guangxi Dasheng Electric Power Equipment Co., Ltd. , cordially invites you to join. Leveraging entire-industry-chain data and resources in and outside China, the conference will focus on market analysis, transformation and upgrading, supply-demand matching, and going global, helping local enterprises improve quality and expand markets, and promoting the high-quality, internationalized development of the regional wire and cable industry. Click to participate; we look forward to meeting you at the conference. Guangxi Dasheng Electric Power Equipment Co., Ltd. Aluminum-Based, Technology-Empowered, Green Recycling, Excellent Development Guangxi Dasheng Electric Power Equipment Co., Ltd. was founded on June 22, 2020. It is a sound private enterprise invested by Zhejiang merchants. The company is located in the Pingguo Economic and Technological Development Zone, Baise City, Guangxi, with a superior location and convenient transportation, ensuring efficient product logistics and client business coordination, and enjoying an exceptionally favorable business environment. The company has robust scale and strength, with a total investment of 500 million yuan. The plant site covers an area of 150 mu, including 50,800 m² of standardized workshops, and features a complete production support system, enabling large-scale, standardized production. The company persists in technology-innovation-empowered development, operating a dedicated R&D center, deeply engaging in technological R&D and product upgrades, and has independently obtained 13 intellectual property rights in its nearly five years of operation, building core competitiveness with a solid technological foundation. It has independently developed an intelligent management system for wire and cable production, realizing intelligence in production and operations management information. The company has been recognized as a Guangxi Digital Workshop Demonstration Enterprise, a Guangxi Specialized and Sophisticated Enterprise, and a National High-tech Enterprise. The company focuses on its core main business, vigorously building a complete industry chain encompassing raw materials for electrical round aluminum rods, aluminum conductor processing, and wire and cable manufacturing, forming an integrated production system from aluminum raw material preparation and deep processing of aluminum conductors to finished wire and cable products, with complete industrial support and outstanding professional advantages. Concurrently, it operates related products such as electrical fittings, high- and low-voltage switches, cable accessories, and new-energy PV aluminum components, and provides one-stop supporting services including power transmission and distribution line design, technical consulting, and installation, fully meeting the diversified needs of clients. Leveraging local aluminum industry advantages and full-chain capacity, the company has now become a core regional centralized production and manufacturing base for aluminum and aluminum alloy series wire and cable. The company holds more than ten management system certifications, consistently adhering to the philosophy of quality first and client priority, strictly controlling product quality and continuously improving the service system, and committed to providing high value-for-money products and professional solutions for clients in the power and new energy industries, deeply cultivating the industry and developing steadily. Contact Tang Jianqin 135 8805 2296 SMM Conference Contact Chen Xiaolong 180 1708 9983 chenxiaolong@smm.cn