New Zealand's aluminium extrusion industry has urged the Government to take action in order to reduce the impact of offshore competition.  

Industry leaders have asked the Government to introduce tougher safeguard protection measures - a request the Government has since rejected.     

McKechnie Aluminium Solutions managing director Dave Slomp says it's a 'dark day' for the industry. 

"I guess we're disappointed that we haven't acted with pragmatism and courage, so it's a tough day for the industry."   

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