THE STATUS OF THE ALUMINUM INDUSTRY IN JAPAN

摘要

The Aluminum industry in Japan has twice experienced a fatal breakdown in the past. There are no longer any aluminum smelting industries except one. However, aluminum consumption per person has grown to be the largest in the world today. In this report, firstly, the history of the aluminum industry in Japan, such as the progress of production technology and the growth of demand, is reviewed. Then, major equipment utilized in the industry is described. Finally, the issues for future development of aluminum industry in Japan are discussed.