Jiangsu Asia-Pacific Light Alloy Technology

Name

Jiangsu Asia-Pacific Light Alloy Technology

Legal name

江苏亚太轻合金科技股份有限公司

Website

https://yatal.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Extrusion Products

NAICS

Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318), Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing (3313)

SIC

Primary Production Of Aluminum (3334)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM)

Keywords

• Aluminum extrusion products
• Light alloy manufacturing
• Automotive aluminum components
• Aerospace alloy materials
• Rail transit aluminum parts

Headquarters

HQ city

Wuxi Shi

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Extrusion Materials Sales: The company generates revenue primarily from the sale of high-end aluminum extrusion products including tubes, profiles, and bars. Revenue is derived from both the base material sales and value-added fabrication services such as precision cutting, machining, bending, forming, and assembly for new energy vehicle customers.
2. Value-Added Fabrication Services: Extended manufacturing services including precision cutting, machining, bending, inner forming, connection, assembly, and 3D metal printing for new energy vehicle customers, bringing high added value and reducing customer production costs and time.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Jiangsu Asia-Pacific Light Alloy Technology manufactures and sells aluminum extrusion products and light alloy components for industrial customers. The company's core products serve the automotive, aerospace, and rail transit industries, providing precision-engineered aluminum profiles, tubes, and specialized alloy components. Founded in 1988 and headquartered in Wuxi, China, it operates as a publicly listed manufacturer on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange under stock code 002540.

Product overview

Jiangsu Asia-Pacific Light Alloy Technology (亚太科技) is a comprehensive aluminum extrusion manufacturer offering two core product lines: High-end Aluminum Products (1-series to 7-series aluminum alloys in tubes, profiles, and bars) and Extension Fabrication services including 3D metal printing. The company serves four main application sectors: traditional fuel automotive, new energy vehicles, aerospace, and rail transportation. Production capacity reached 210,000 tons annually across 6 manufacturing bases. The product portfolio includes specialized components such as heat exchange systems, chassis control arms, shock absorbers, battery packs, motor casings, and body structural parts, supported by value-added fabrication capabilities for precision machining, bending, and assembly.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Aluminum Extrusion Products
• Aerospace Aluminum Alloy Components
• Rail Transit Aluminum Parts

Quantifiable outcome

• Aluminum density is only 30% of steel, enabling 30-40% weight reduction in automotive chassis, body, and heat exchange systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Volkswagen Group (大众汽车)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1999APALT became one of the first domestic suppliers of automotive air conditioning aluminum tubes in China, achieving qualified supplier status with Volkswagen in 1999. This partnership marked APALT's successful entry into the global automotive supply chain and enabled import substitution for this critical component category.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Novelis: Novelis is the world's largest producer of aluminum rolled products and a major supplier of automotive sheet for lightweighting and EV battery enclosures. Comparable to APALT through its automotive aluminum focus, though it primarily competes in flat-rolled rather than extruded products.
• Constellium: Constellium is a global leader in aluminum rolled products and extrusions serving the aerospace, automotive (including EV battery enclosures), and packaging markets. Highly comparable to APALT given its focus on high-end automotive and aerospace aluminum, though significantly larger and headquartered in Europe.
• Sapa (Norsk Hydro Extrusions): Sapa (now part of Norsk Hydro) is a global leader in aluminum extrusions serving automotive, transportation, and industrial markets. Comparable to APALT in automotive aluminum extrusions, though with substantially broader geographic reach and scale.
• Arconic: Arconic (Howmet Aerospace after restructuring) is a major supplier of aluminum products for aerospace and automotive applications, including structural components. Comparable to APALT in aerospace aluminum (2xxx/7xxx series) and automotive lightweighting.
• Norsk Hydro: Norsk Hydro is a global aluminum major with integrated operations from bauxite/alumina to extrusions, serving automotive, aerospace, and construction. Directly comparable to APALT in aluminum extrusion for automotive applications, especially after its acquisition of Sapa, and far larger in scale.

Regional players

• Shandong Nanshan Aluminum: Shandong Nanshan Aluminum is a vertically integrated Chinese aluminum producer covering alumina, primary aluminum, extrusion, and rolled products, including aerospace-grade alloys. Comparable to APALT's vertical integration model and aerospace aluminum ambitions, primarily competing in domestic and Asian markets.
• Bohai Aluminum (Bohai Group): Bohai Aluminum is a major Chinese aluminum extrusion producer serving automotive, construction, and industrial markets. Comparable to APALT in extrusion capabilities and Chinese automotive OEM relationships, primarily competing in the domestic market.

Direct peers

• Kaiser Aluminum: Kaiser Aluminum is a US-based producer of semi-fabricated aluminum products for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Comparable to APALT as a focused extrusions and rolled products supplier with aerospace and automotive end-market exposure, though with a North American footprint.
• China Zhongwang Holdings: China Zhongwang is one of China's largest aluminum extrusion manufacturers with significant automotive, rail, and industrial exposure. A direct domestic peer to APALT given overlapping product lines (extruded profiles for automotive/rail) and similar end-market focus in China.
• Lingyun Industrial Corporation: Lingyun Industrial is a Chinese automotive component supplier specializing in lightweight aluminum and magnesium parts, including battery enclosures, chassis, and body components. Comparable to APALT in NEV-focused automotive aluminum components and Chinese OEM supply.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jiangsu-armor-sharp-metal-products-co-ltd

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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