Aluminum Slug & Circle Procurement Ahead of 2026 Lunar New Year
As February 2026 approaches, Henan Mintai Industrial Co., Ltd. would like to remind our global partners that the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) is drawing near. To maintain stable production schedules, we strongly recommend planning your raw material requirements for aluminum slugs and aluminum circles in advance.
During the CNY holiday period, the industry typically experiences temporary disruptions across three key areas:
Production Pause
Our slug cold-extrusion lines and circle blanking lines will be suspended during the holiday as our engineering and production teams take their annual break.
Inland Logistics Constraints
Trucking capacity to major ports such as Qingdao and Tianjin usually tightens significantly 7–10 days prior to the holiday peak.
Vessel Space & Port Congestion
Pre-holiday shipping surges often result in container shortages and an increased risk of cargo rollovers by ocean carriers.
Why Early Planning Matters
Whether your facility produces high-speed aerosol cans or heavy-duty cookware, continuous operation depends on a reliable supply of high-purity 1070 aluminum slugs and 1050/1100 aluminum circles. Any supply interruption during the CNY shutdown can lead to avoidable production downtime in March and April.
How Henan Mintai Supports Your Planning
Inventory Review
We recommend evaluating your current stock levels against your late-Q1 production forecasts to identify potential gaps early.
DAP & Logistics Coordination (Europe Only)
For our European customers, our logistics team can arrange DAP deliveries in advance to help ensure materials arrive ahead of the seasonal shipping congestion.
CBAM & Technical Compliance
Our technical team remains available this week to provide CBAM carbon footprint data and all relevant technical specifications required for internal planning and regulatory compliance.
Henan Mintai is committed to supporting our partners through seasonal transitions. By confirming your upcoming batch before the holiday, we can prioritize your order for the earliest available shipments immediately after production resumes.
To discuss your Q1 procurement planning or request a quotation comparison, please feel free to contact Bailey directly via our website portal or WhatsApp.
