Runaya Metsource Private Limited and ECKART have established a joint venture, Runaya Eckart Aluminium Powders Private Limited, to manufacture gas-atomised aluminium powders in India, with a new facility located at Jharsuguda in Odisha. The project marks the first domestic production of spherical gas-atomised aluminium powders, which are currently imported for use in advanced industrial applications.
The facility is designed to supply aluminium powders for sectors including aerospace, aviation, space applications, solar technology, process catalysts and effect pigments.
The plant will manufacture green, spherical aluminium powders using a gas atomisation process. This involves atomising molten aluminium under inert conditions at high temperature and pressure to produce uniform powders with a mean particle size of around 15 microns. The output can be further tailored to meet specific customer requirements. The joint venture also plans to produce specialised aluminium alloy powders for emerging high-technology manufacturing uses.
The spherical structure of the powders enables their use across a range of applications. These include paints and coatings, automotive and aerospace components, and solar pastes applied to silicon solar cells to improve electrical conductivity. Additional end uses include process catalysts, refractory materials and titanium dioxide manufacturing.
The companies stated that the Jharsuguda facility represents a shift toward domestic production of engineered aluminium materials. Until now, fine spherical gas-atomised aluminium powders required by Indian manufacturers were fully sourced from overseas suppliers.
“This joint venture strengthens India’s ability to produce high-value finished goods by enabling the domestic manufacture of advanced aluminium powders,” said Naivedya Agarwal, Managing Director of Runaya. He added that the facility supports the development of materials that improve the quality and performance of downstream products.
Christian Przybyla, Chief Executive Officer of ECKART, said the partnership combines process technology with a manufacturing platform focused on sustainability and innovation. He noted that the collaboration supports ECKART’s expansion in India while aligning with its carbon neutrality objectives.
The companies said local availability of these aluminium powders is expected to reduce import dependence, lower procurement costs, shorten lead times and improve supply-chain resilience for Indian manufacturers. The facility is positioned to serve multiple strategic industries that require consistent access to high-quality aluminium powders.
Runaya Metsource Private Limited operates in advanced materials recovery and recycling, supplying secondary aluminium and other value-added products derived from industrial waste streams. ECKART manufactures aluminium powders, pastes and effect pigments used in coatings, plastics, printing and industrial applications, with production facilities and customers across multiple international markets.
