Powering the Core Journey! OFweek 2026 (10th Annual) Industry Annual Conference is set for a major upgrade and will make its debut at the AsiaWorld-Expo in Hong Kong (Main Forum, Hall 8) from March 11-12, 2026 . This annual conference will be held concurrently with TBSA 2026 (2026 Asia International and Exhibition), covering an exhibition area of over 22,000 square meters. It will attract more than 350 global exhibitors and over 20,000 international professional visitors. Over 150 industry leaders will gather to explore cutting-edge trends in the battery industry, connect global resources, and jointly create a new industrial landscape. Two major events will also be held concurrently: the Weike Cup·OFweek 2025 (8th Annual) Industry Awards Ceremony, and the launch event of the "Involution Ebbs, Innovation Gathers Strength: 2026 China Lithium Battery Industry Panorama Blue Book" (including the release of rankings), integrating exhibitions, high-end conferences, and industry awards. Global renowned enterprises such as Power, Lead Intelligent Equipment, Materials, BTR, Reasolid New Material, Bosch Rexroth, Jingshi, Zhongke Shenlan Huize, and WELION New Energy will gather at this grand event to share insights and jointly promote a new pattern of high-quality development across the industry chain. Three Special Sessions: Decoding Cutting-Edge Trends and Growth Opportunities As an annual barometer for the lithium battery industry, this conference, centered around the theme of "Technological Breakthroughs - Intelligent Manufacturing Upgrades - Market Outlook," will feature three special sessions on Technology and Applications, "Intelligent Manufacturing," and Solid-State Batteries . It will focus on pathways for technological implementation, delve into intelligent manufacturing and cost-reduction and efficiency-enhancement solutions, and provide insights into solid-state battery technology roadmaps to help secure a leading position in next-generation battery technologies. Two major launch events will be held concurrently: ▲ BTR New Product Launch Event : The anode leader unveils innovative products, showcasing groundbreaking technologies and achievements; ▲ Launch Event of the "2026 Lithium Battery Industry Panorama Blue Book" : Exclusive release of industry data, policy interpretations, and future trend forecasts, providing a comprehensive overview for industrial decision-making. A Top-Tier Lineup Assembled: Sneak Peek at the Agenda Contact Us Business Cooperation: Ms. Jiao Tel: 19168597392 Email: Market Cooperation/Media Cooperation: Ms. Yi Tel: 19925234597 Email: yiguandi@ofweek.com

Li-ION BATTERY China 2025 Officially Announced and Scheduled

The SMM Lithium Battery Raw Materials Conference 2025 will be held in Xiamen on October 20-21, 2025, focusing on the critical challenges and opportunities in the supply chain of key battery raw materials such as nickel, cobalt, and lithium amid the global energy transition. The conference aims to analyze international policy shifts, supply-demand dynamics, and pricing mechanisms from multiple perspectives, fostering a more stable, transparent, and efficient industry chain. Key Topics Include: 1.Global Market Trends: Examining the impact of geopolitics, trade policies, and supply-demand imbalances on nickel, cobalt, and lithium pricing and supply chains. 2.SMM Pricing System: Interpreting the authoritative price formation mechanism and providing future trend forecasts. 3.Industry Chain Collaboration: Facilitating long-term contract negotiations and one-on-one business matchmaking to enhance upstream-downstream cooperation. 4.Technological Innovation: Exploring cutting-edge advancements in battery materials to support corporate strategic planning. Highlights: 1.Full Industry Chain Participation: Gathering global stakeholders, including resource extraction, refining, R&D, and end-use manufacturers. 2.Authoritative Market Insights: SMM will release in-depth analysis and price benchmarks for nickel, cobalt, and lithium. 3.Efficient Networking: Structured business matchmaking to promote long-term supply chain partnerships. 4.This conference will deliver forward-looking insights, empowering enterprises to navigate resource flows and market transformations while advancing the sustainable development of the global new energy industry chain.

On April 18, the AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference & Expo, hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM), co-organized by Zhongyifeng Jinyi Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. and Lezhi County Qianrun Investment Promotion Service Co., Ltd., and sponsored by Shangli County Keyuan Metallurgical Materials Co., Ltd., Press Metal International Ltd., Delta Metal (Holdings) Limited, Jinqiao Light Alloy Technology (Jiangmen) Co., Ltd., and other entities as forum title sponsors, Sunstone Development Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Jialang Industrial Co., Ltd. as forum co-organizers, and supported by various specially invited supporters, conference supporters, conference acknowledgment units, and media partners, successfully concluded at the Suzhou International Expo Center in Jiangsu!

On April 18, the AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference & Expo, hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM), co-organized by Zhongyifeng Jinyi Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. and Lezhi County Qianrun Investment Promotion Service Co., Ltd., and sponsored by Shangli County Keyuan Metallurgical Materials Co., Ltd., Press Metal International Ltd., Delta Metal (Holdings) Limited, Jinqiao Light Alloy Technology (Jiangmen) Co., Ltd., and other entities as forum title sponsors, Sunstone Development Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Jialang Industrial Co., Ltd. as forum co-organizers, and supported by various specially invited supporters, conference supporters, conference acknowledgment units, and media partners, successfully concluded at the Suzhou International Expo Center in Jiangsu!

On April 18, the AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference & Expo, hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM), co-organized by Zhongyifeng Jinyi Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. and Lezhi County Qianrun Investment Promotion Service Co., Ltd., and sponsored by Shangli County Keyuan Metallurgical Materials Co., Ltd., Press Metal International Ltd., Delta Metal (Holdings) Limited, Jinqiao Light Alloy Technology (Jiangmen) Co., Ltd., and other entities as forum title sponsors, Sunstone Development Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Jialang Industrial Co., Ltd. as forum co-organizers, and supported by various specially invited supporters, conference supporters, conference acknowledgment units, and media partners, successfully concluded at the Suzhou International Expo Center in Jiangsu!

On April 18, the AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference & Expo, hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM), co-organized by Zhongyifeng Jinyi Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. and Lezhi County Qianrun Investment Promotion Service Co., Ltd., and sponsored by Shangli County Keyuan Metallurgical Materials Co., Ltd., Press Metal International Ltd., Delta Metal (Holdings) Limited, Jinqiao Light Alloy Technology (Jiangmen) Co., Ltd., and other entities as forum title sponsors, Sunstone Development Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Jialang Industrial Co., Ltd. as forum co-organizers, and supported by various specially invited supporters, conference supporters, conference acknowledgment units, and media partners, successfully concluded at the Suzhou International Expo Center in Jiangsu!

On April 18, the AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference & Expo, hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM), co-organized by Zhongyifeng Jinyi Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. and Lezhi County Qianrun Investment Promotion Service Co., Ltd., and sponsored by Shangli County Keyuan Metallurgical Materials Co., Ltd., Press Metal International Ltd., Delta Metal (Holdings) Limited, Jinqiao Light Alloy Technology (Jiangmen) Co., Ltd., and other entities as forum title sponsors, Sunstone Development Co., Ltd. and Shanghai Jialang Industrial Co., Ltd. as forum co-organizers, and supported by various specially invited supporters, conference supporters, conference acknowledgment units, and media partners, successfully concluded at the Suzhou International Expo Center in Jiangsu!

SMM News on April 18: From April 16-18, the AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference and Aluminum Industry Expo, hosted by SMM Information & Technology Co., Ltd. (SMM), SMM Metal Trading Center, and Shandong Aisi Information Technology Co., Ltd., and co-organized by Zhongyifeng Jinyi (Suzhou) Technology Co., Ltd. and Lezhi County Qianrun Investment Service Co., Ltd., was grandly held at Halls E3-F3 of the Suzhou International Expo Center in Jiangsu Province! As a global annual event for the aluminum industry, this conference gathered over a hundred international authoritative experts, academic leaders, leading entrepreneurs, and government representatives. Centered on the themes of "Global Vision, Industry Insights, Green Future," the conference conducted in-depth discussions on topics such as aluminum market trend analysis, price trend forecasts, supply-demand pattern analysis, business opportunity matching, and cutting-edge technology exchanges. Participants focused on industry pain points, discussed paths for industrial upgrading, and explored new paradigms for green and low-carbon transformation, driving the aluminum industry towards cleaner, smarter, and more sustainable development through innovation, and actively addressing global climate change and environmental governance challenges. This conference established a high-end platform for resource integration and intellectual collision, injecting strong momentum into the high-quality development of the global aluminum industry and jointly mapping out a new blueprint for the industry's future. On the afternoon of April 18, after the speaking session of the AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference and Aluminum Industry Expo concluded, members of the AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference and Aluminum Industry Expo delegation visited Suzhou Chuangtai Alloy Materials Co., Ltd. for a field trip. Multiple members of the AICE 2025 SMM (20th) Aluminum Industry Conference and Aluminum Industry Expo delegation visited the exhibition hall, factory buildings, production workshops, and product exhibition areas of Suzhou Chuangtai Alloy Materials Co., Ltd. After the visit, members of the SMM delegation took a group photo with the leaders of Suzhou Chuangtai Alloy Materials Co., Ltd., enhancing mutual understanding and looking forward to deeper exchanges and cooperation. Suzhou Chuangtai Alloy Materials Co., Ltd. Profile: Shandong Innovation Group was established in 2002 and is a large modern comprehensive enterprise covering aluminum alloy material R&D, product design, manufacturing, new energy, carbon, commerce, logistics, and finance. It is currently the world's largest R&D and production manufacturer of aluminum processing products. The group has more than 20 subsidiaries, including the publicly listed firm Innovation New Materials (600361.SH), and has built 16 industrial parks in Shandong, Jiangsu, Inner Mongolia, and Yunnan provinces (autonomous regions) in China, with over 20,000 employees and a comprehensive capacity of more than 5.5 million mt. Its products are widely used in transportation (automobiles, etc.), industrial products, 3C electronics, power, and new energy, making it the largest aluminum alloy material production and R&D base in China, with its aluminum alloy rod market share ranking first in China and globally for many consecutive years. Additionally, the group is planning and constructing production sites in Southeast Asia, North America, the Middle East, and Africa, some of which have already been put into operation to serve local customers. The group has been listed in the "China's Top 500 Enterprises" and "China's Top 500 Manufacturing Enterprises" for many consecutive years, rated as an AAA credit enterprise by financial institutions, and awarded honors such as "Shandong Province Contract and Creditworthy Enterprise," making it a leading and benchmark enterprise in China's aluminum processing industry. Green and Low-Carbon Strategy Drives the Group's Long-Term Development: The group continuously explores green development, covering all aspects from raw material procurement, renewable energy utilization, to equipment selection, striving to build a "green aluminum" industry chain covering the entire process from secondary aluminum to casting, extrusion, and CNC precision processing. It is one of the first companies in the global aluminum processing industry to achieve full-process carbon footprint tracking and the first enterprise in China's aluminum alloy round casting ingot field to carry out international standard carbon footprint certification. Suzhou Chuangtai was established in 2014, located at No. 8 Chunxing Road, Caohu Street, Suzhou City, and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shandong Innovation Metal Technology Co., Ltd., with over 700 employees. The company mainly engages in the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of new-type aluminum alloy materials and high-end automotive aluminum alloy products, with main processes including aluminum alloy melting, extrusion, and deep processing. In 2023, the company achieved sales revenue of 5.23 billion yuan, ranking 59th in the "Top 100 Private Enterprises in Suzhou City" in 2023, and is one of the largest aluminum deep processing enterprises in the Yangtze River Delta. The company has been listed in the "Top 100 Private Enterprises in Suzhou" for many consecutive years and has been awarded honors such as "National Green Factory," "Standard Development Innovation Demonstration Base," "Jiangsu Province Green Factory," "Jiangsu Province Private Technology Enterprise," and "Suzhou City Engineering Technology R&D Center."

Introduction: In today's world, where the global goal of carbon neutrality is accelerating, secondary non-ferrous metals are embracing a historic development opportunity. The latest statistics show that for every 1 percentage point increase in China's recycling rate of secondary metals, 23 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced. This article will provide an in-depth interpretation of the new 2024 policies on the supervision of secondary metal imports, unveiling the "green customs clearance" secrets within the multinational industry chain. [New Product Access: The Green Revolution of Strategic Resources] Driven by the dual carbon strategy, secondary metals have become the "urban mines" supporting the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry. The newly revised "Technical Specifications for Secondary Metal Raw Materials" not only redefines the raw material classification system but also establishes a digital supervision framework. For importers, it is crucial to grasp the following key elements: Core Advantages The energy consumption of secondary aluminum production is only 5% of that of primary aluminum, and the carbon footprint of secondary copper is 65% less than that of ore-based copper. According to customs data from Q3 2024, the customs clearance time for compliant secondary copper and aluminum imports has been compressed to 3.5 working days, achieving a 400% efficiency improvement compared to ordinary metal scrap. [Key Points of the New Policy: Understanding the Customs' New "Metal Dictionary"] I. Triple Breakthroughs in Catalog Reconstruction 1. Digital Classification Standards Copper-based raw materials : Forming a three-tier gradient of "pure metal wire - mixed granules - refined copper wire nodules" Aluminum alloy family : Subdivided into three series: casting, wrought processing, and engineering pure aluminum Comparison Table of Old and New Catalogs 2. Qualitative Changes in Technical Indicators Adopting the Melt Flow Index (MFI) to replace traditional visual inspection methods and introducing XRF rapid detection technology: Example: Secondary wrought aluminum alloy must meet the following requirements: σb ≥ 180MPa δ5 ≥ 8% Brinell hardness HBW ≥ 45 3. Revolution in Customs Inspection and Testing Developing a "three-dimensional spectral matrix" detection system to achieve: 0.5-second early warning for heavy metal pollution 99.3% accuracy in AI recognition of non-metallic residues Online monitoring of radioactive isotopes [Customs Clearance Tips: Five Essential Strategies for Enterprises] Step-1: Traceability of Cargo Quality Establish a supplier ESG rating system, focusing on verifying: ISO 14064 certification of pre-processing plants Disassembly process monitored by electronic fencing Temperature and humidity sensor data chain during transportation Step-2: Smart Declaration System HS code selection matrix Step-3: Preventive Testing Recommended mandatory testing items for third-party laboratories: Melt Loss Rate (MLR) Three-dimensional distribution scanning of inclusions Pyrolysis gas chromatography of coating substances Step-4: Smart Document Management The blockchain document system must include: Laser traceability QR codes Multi-spectral analysis reports Carbon emission factor calculation sheets Step-5: Emergency Response Plan Reserve a special fund for return shipments. Registered AEO-certified enterprises can enjoy: 50% reduction in deposits Extension of customs payment deadlines to 90 days [Sobering Cases: Warnings of Multi-Million-Dollar Cargo Losses] Scenario 01: The Fatal Moisture Trap In August 2024, a Shenzhen enterprise imported 20 containers of secondary aluminum ingots, neglecting transportation environment monitoring: On-site inspection : Surface moisture content 0.8% → Deep-layer moisture content 11.3% Economic Loss : Port demurrage fees of 480,000 yuan + return shipment costs of 2.2 million yuan Scenario 02: The Butterfly Effect of Concealed Contaminants A hardware factory in Dongguan imported secondary copper granules contaminated with fragments of old circuit boards: Concealed Contaminants : Containing 0.3% lead solder Chain Reaction : Full-line production contamination, breach of a 300 million yuan order Scenario 03: The Abyss of Certification Fraud A Zhejiang trader trusted a forged EN 13920 certificate: Fraud Exposed : The EU registration number did not exist Qualification Loss : Customs credit rating downgraded to D class [Future Smart Manufacturing: The Digital Breakthrough of Secondary Metals] Framework of Smart Import Monitoring System Industry Trend Forecast Mandatory integration with secondary metal blockchain platforms by 2025 Smart container penetration rate to exceed 60% Multi-departmental joint punishment mechanisms to cover the entire supply chain [Strategic Conclusion] Standing at the forefront of global green trade, the import of secondary metals has entered the era of smart supervision. Enterprises urgently need to establish a three-in-one risk control system of "digital certification + process monitoring + smart logistics." Remember: Compliance is not a cost but the core competitiveness of the new era. When you successfully navigate through the policy fog, what you gain is not only customs clearance convenience but also the future code for sustainable development. Extended Thinking How can the RCEP agreement be utilized to obtain tariff preferences for secondary metals? How can Industry 4.0 technologies be deeply integrated with metal recycling?