The Russia-Ukraine crisis has led to soaring energy prices, significantly affecting European aluminum applications in various sectors, such as automotive, lighting, construction.

The conflict in Ukraine has negatively impacted Germany's economy, particularly the automotive industry, as it heavily relies on Ukrainian production sites for wiring harnesses and other auto parts.

Aluminum is the preferred choice due to its numerous advantages, making die casting economically feasible in the lighting industry.

Die casting is a versatile manufacturing process that uses high-pressure to pour molten metal into reusable molds, resulting in complex-shaped engineered parts with precision and repeatability.