Runaya, a sustainability-focused manufacturing platform, has partnered with ECKART, a global leader in metallic effect pigments and aluminium powders, to establish India’s first facility for gas-atomised aluminium powders. The development marks a significant milestone in India’s advanced materials and powder metallurgy ecosystem.
The new facility will introduce gas atomisation technology to domestic aluminium powder production, enabling the manufacture of high-purity, spherical aluminium powders with controlled particle size distribution. Such powders are critical inputs for high-performance applications including aerospace, defence, automotive components, thermal spraying, and additive manufacturing.
Until now, India has largely depended on imports for gas-atomised aluminium powders due to the complexity of the technology and the high capital investment required. The Runaya–ECKART collaboration is expected to reduce this dependence, strengthen local supply chains, and enhance India’s self-reliance in advanced materials.
Gas atomisation involves melting aluminium and disintegrating it into fine droplets using high-pressure inert gas. The droplets rapidly solidify into uniform, spherical powders with superior flowability and consistency compared to conventionally produced powders. These characteristics are essential for precision manufacturing processes such as 3D printing and high-end coating applications.
Runaya brings expertise in circular manufacturing and metal recovery, while ECKART contributes its global experience in aluminium powder technology and specialty materials. The partnership combines local manufacturing strength with international technical know-how.
Industry observers note that the facility aligns closely with India’s broader push towards high-value manufacturing under initiatives such as Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat. By enabling domestic production of advanced aluminium powders, the project is expected to support downstream industries, encourage innovation, and create skilled employment opportunities.
The plant is also positioned to serve export markets over time, as demand for gas-atomised aluminium powders continues to grow globally, driven by the expansion of additive manufacturing and lightweight engineering solutions.
With this initiative, Runaya and ECKART have taken a decisive step in positioning India as a competitive player in the global advanced materials landscape, while laying the foundation for future growth in powder-based manufacturing technologies.