/*
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  APEX ALLOYS INDIA — Custom Industrial Design System
  Premium B2B Industrial Website
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*/

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   DESIGN TOKENS — Override template variables
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:root {
    --aa-accent:        #01A9EA;        /* Primary blue accent */
    --aa-accent-light:  #4DC3F2;
    --aa-accent-dark:   #007FAE;
    --aa-dark:          #272B36;        /* Dark charcoal */
    --aa-dark-2:        #202530;
    --aa-dark-3:        #2D3442;
    --aa-steel:         #394352;        /* Steel blue-grey */
    --aa-steel-light:   #4A586B;
    --aa-mid:           #7A879A;
    --aa-light:         #F0F2F7;
    --aa-white:         #FFFFFF;
    --aa-text:          #3B4350;
    --aa-text-light:    #7A879A;
    --aa-border:        #D9E0E8;
    --aa-border-dark:   #394352;

    /* Override template primary */
    --primary-color:    #01a9ea;
    --dark-color:       #272B36;

    /* Typography */
    --aa-font-heading:  'Red Hat Display', 'Manrope', sans-serif;
    --aa-font-body:     'Open Sans', sans-serif;

    /* Spacing */
    --aa-section-pad:   100px;
    --aa-section-pad-sm: 60px;

    /* Transitions */
    --aa-trans:         all 0.3s ease;
    --aa-trans-slow:    all 0.5s ease;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESET / BASE OVERRIDES
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

body {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-body);
    color: var(--aa-text);
    background: var(--aa-white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

a { transition: var(--aa-trans); text-decoration: none; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   LOADING SCREEN
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
 
#pq-loading-center {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.aa-loader-text {
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HEADER — Premium Industrial Sticky Header
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#pq-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 999;
    transition: var(--aa-trans-slow);
}

/* Top utility bar */
.aa-header-topbar {
    background: var(--aa-dark-2);
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
}
.aa-topbar-contact {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}
.aa-topbar-contact a {
    color: #9BA8BF;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-topbar-contact a:hover { color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-topbar-contact a i { font-size: 11px; color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-topbar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    gap: 20px;
}
.aa-topbar-badge {
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.aa-topbar-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.aa-topbar-social a {
    color: #9BA8BF;
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-topbar-social a:hover { color: var(--aa-accent); }

/* Main header nav bar */
.aa-main-header {
    background: var(--aa-dark);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
    padding: 0;
    transition: var(--aa-trans-slow);
}
.aa-main-header.aa-sticky-active {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    border-bottom-color: var(--aa-accent);
    z-index: 1000;
}

/* Logo */
.aa-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.aa-logo-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.aa-logo-icon span {
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
}
.aa-logo-text { line-height: 1.1; }
.aa-logo-name {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aa-white);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.aa-logo-sub {
    display: block;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Navigation */
.aa-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
    gap: 4px;
}
.aa-nav > li { position: relative; }
.aa-nav > li > a {
    display: block;
    padding: 22px 14px;
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #C5CCDB;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
    position: relative;
}
.aa-nav > li > a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 50%; right: 50%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-nav > li > a:hover,
.aa-nav > li.active > a {
    color: var(--aa-white);
}
.aa-nav > li > a:hover::after,
.aa-nav > li.active > a::after {
    left: 14px; right: 14px;
}

/* Dropdown */
.aa-nav > li .aa-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    background: var(--aa-dark-2);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--aa-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 8px 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
    z-index: 100;
}
.aa-nav > li:hover .aa-dropdown {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0);
}
.aa-dropdown li a {
    display: block;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #9BA8BF;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
}
.aa-dropdown li a:hover {
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    border-left-color: var(--aa-accent);
    padding-left: 24px;
    background: rgba(1,169,234,0.05);
}

/* Header CTA */
.aa-header-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.aa-btn-quote {
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    color: var(--aa-dark) !important;
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border: 2px solid var(--aa-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.aa-btn-quote:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--aa-accent) !important;
}
.aa-btn-whatsapp-header {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    background: #25D366;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: white !important;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.aa-btn-whatsapp-header:hover { background: #1aa34a; transform: scale(1.1); }

/* Mobile hamburger */
.aa-hamburger {
    background: none; border: none;
    padding: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: none;
}
.aa-hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--aa-white);
    margin: 5px 0;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.aa-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.aa-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PAGE HERO / BREADCRUMB BANNER
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-page-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--aa-dark) 0%, var(--aa-steel) 100%);
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aa-page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565688534245-05d6b5be184a?w=1600&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.08;
}
.aa-page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.aa-page-hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aa-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.aa-page-hero .aa-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.aa-page-hero .aa-breadcrumb li {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #9BA8BF;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.aa-page-hero .aa-breadcrumb li a { color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-page-hero .aa-breadcrumb li a:hover { color: var(--aa-accent-light); }
.aa-page-hero .aa-breadcrumb li.sep { color: #4A5568; }
.aa-page-hero-rule {
    width: 60px; height: 3px;
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   SECTION TITLE SYSTEM
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-section-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.aa-section-label::before {
    content: '';
    width: 30px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.aa-section-title {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.aa-section-title.on-dark { color: var(--aa-white); }
.aa-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--aa-text-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 620px;
}
.aa-section-subtitle.on-dark { color: #9BA8BF; }
.aa-title-rule {
    width: 50px; height: 3px;
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.aa-title-rule.center { margin: 0 auto 20px; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BUTTONS
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.aa-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.aa-btn-primary {
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    border-color: var(--aa-accent);
}
.aa-btn-primary:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--aa-accent);
}
.aa-btn-primary.on-dark:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--aa-accent);
}
.aa-btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--aa-white);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.aa-btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-color: var(--aa-white);
    color: var(--aa-white);
}
.aa-btn-outline-accent {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    border-color: var(--aa-accent);
}
.aa-btn-outline-accent:hover {
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    color: var(--aa-dark);
}
.aa-btn-dark {
    background: var(--aa-dark);
    color: var(--aa-white);
    border-color: var(--aa-dark);
}
.aa-btn-dark:hover {
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    border-color: var(--aa-accent);
}
.aa-btn svg, .aa-btn i { font-size: 14px; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.aa-btn:hover svg, .aa-btn:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   HOMEPAGE HERO
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--aa-dark);
}
.aa-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1565688534245-05d6b5be184a?w=1920&q=85') center/cover no-repeat;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    animation: aaHeroZoom 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes aaHeroZoom {
    from { transform: scale(1.05); }
    to   { transform: scale(1.12); }
}
.aa-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        105deg,
        rgba(39,43,54,0.95) 0%,
        rgba(39,43,54,0.80) 55%,
        rgba(39,43,54,0.55) 100%
    );
}
.aa-hero-grid-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(1,169,234,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(1,169,234,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 60px 60px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.aa-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 120px 0 80px;
    max-width: 800px;
}
.aa-hero-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(1,169,234,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(1,169,234,0.3);
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.aa-hero-label i { font-size: 10px; }
.aa-hero-heading {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 72px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--aa-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.0;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.aa-hero-heading .accent { color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-hero-heading .line { display: block; }
.aa-hero-divider {
    width: 80px; height: 3px;
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    margin: 24px 0;
}
.aa-hero-sub {
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #B8C5DB;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    max-width: 640px;
}
.aa-hero-products {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.aa-hero-products span {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    background: rgba(1,169,234,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(1,169,234,0.2);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 1px;
}
.aa-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.aa-hero-trust {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #9BA8BF;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.aa-hero-trust i { color: var(--aa-accent); font-size: 16px; }

/* Hero scroll indicator */
.aa-hero-scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 36px; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: #9BA8BF;
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.aa-hero-scroll-line {
    width: 1px; height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--aa-accent), transparent);
    animation: aaScrollPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes aaScrollPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.3; transform: scaleY(0.8); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scaleY(1); }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   TRUST / HIGHLIGHTS BAR
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-highlights {
    background: var(--aa-dark-2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
    padding: 0;
}
.aa-highlights-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.aa-highlight-item {
    padding: 28px 28px;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-highlight-item:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.aa-highlight-item:hover { background: rgba(1,169,234,0.05); }
.aa-highlight-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: rgba(1,169,234,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(1,169,234,0.2);
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.aa-highlight-icon i { font-size: 20px; color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-highlight-title {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aa-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.aa-highlight-sub {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #9BA8BF;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ABOUT SECTION
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-about { padding: var(--aa-section-pad) 0; }
.aa-about-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aa-about-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 520px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.aa-about-img-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }
.aa-about-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 28px; right: -12px;
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 1;
}
.aa-about-badge-num {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
}
.aa-about-badge-text {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aa-dark);
}
.aa-about-img-border {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px; left: 20px;
    right: 20px; bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(1,169,234,0.3);
    pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.aa-about-material-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 20px 0 28px;
}
.aa-mat-tag {
    background: var(--aa-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    color: var(--aa-steel);
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-mat-tag:hover {
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    border-color: var(--aa-accent);
    color: var(--aa-dark);
}
.aa-about-feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
}
.aa-about-feature:last-of-type { border-bottom: 0; }
.aa-about-feature-icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    background: rgba(1,169,234,0.1);
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.aa-about-feature-icon i { color: var(--aa-accent); font-size: 16px; }
.aa-about-feature-title {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.aa-about-feature p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--aa-text-light);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BUSINESS CARDS (Manufacturing / Stockist / Export / RM)
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-business { padding: var(--aa-section-pad) 0; background: var(--aa-light); }
.aa-business-card {
    background: var(--aa-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    border-top: 3px solid transparent;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--aa-trans-slow);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aa-business-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.aa-business-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.aa-business-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    border-color: var(--aa-border);
}
.aa-business-card-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    background: rgba(1,169,234,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(1,169,234,0.2);
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-business-card:hover .aa-business-card-icon {
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    border-color: var(--aa-accent);
}
.aa-business-card-icon i {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-business-card:hover .aa-business-card-icon i { color: var(--aa-dark); }
.aa-business-card-num {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.aa-business-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.aa-business-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--aa-text-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-manufacturing { padding: var(--aa-section-pad) 0; }
.aa-mfg-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 2px;
    height: 420px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
}
.aa-mfg-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: center/cover no-repeat;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.aa-mfg-card:hover .aa-mfg-card-bg { transform: scale(1.06); }
.aa-mfg-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(39,43,54,0.95) 0%, rgba(39,43,54,0.3) 60%, transparent 100%);
}
.aa-mfg-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 28px 28px;
    width: 100%;
}
.aa-mfg-card-tag {
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 1px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.aa-mfg-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aa-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.aa-mfg-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #B8C5DB;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    display: none;
}
.aa-mfg-card:hover p { display: block; }
.aa-mfg-card .aa-btn { font-size: 11px; padding: 9px 18px; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PRODUCT PORTFOLIO / FILTER
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-products { padding: var(--aa-section-pad) 0; background: var(--aa-light); }
.aa-filter-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    justify-content: center;
}
.aa-filter-btn {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    background: var(--aa-white);
    color: var(--aa-steel);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.aa-filter-btn:hover,
.aa-filter-btn.active {
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    border-color: var(--aa-accent);
}
.aa-product-card {
    background: var(--aa-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--aa-trans-slow);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.aa-product-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    border-color: var(--aa-accent);
}
.aa-product-card-img {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 200px;
    background: var(--aa-dark-3);
}
.aa-product-card-img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.aa-product-card:hover .aa-product-card-img img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.aa-product-card-material {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px; left: 12px;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 1px;
}
.aa-mat-ss    { background: #1A3A5C; color: #7EC8E3; }
.aa-mat-ni    { background: #2D1B4E; color: #B69CE0; }
.aa-mat-cs    { background: #1E3A1E; color: #7DC87D; }
.aa-mat-as    { background: #3A2A0E; color: #4DC3F2; }
.aa-product-card-body {
    padding: 20px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.aa-product-card h5 {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.aa-product-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--aa-text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex: 1;
}
.aa-product-card .aa-btn { margin-top: auto; width: 100%; justify-content: center; font-size: 11px; padding: 9px; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   MATERIAL SUPPLY GRID
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-raw-materials { padding: var(--aa-section-pad) 0; }
.aa-material-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1px;
    background: var(--aa-border);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
}
.aa-material-item {
    background: var(--aa-white);
    padding: 20px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
    cursor: default;
}
.aa-material-item:hover {
    background: var(--aa-dark);
}
.aa-material-item:hover .aa-material-item-icon i { color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-material-item:hover .aa-material-item-name { color: var(--aa-white); }
.aa-material-item:hover .aa-material-item-cat { color: #9BA8BF; }
.aa-material-item-icon {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.aa-material-item-icon i { font-size: 18px; color: var(--aa-steel-light); transition: var(--aa-trans); }
.aa-material-item-name {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.aa-material-item-cat {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--aa-text-light);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   QUALITY SECTION
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-quality { padding: var(--aa-section-pad) 0; background: var(--aa-dark); }
.aa-quality-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--aa-trans-slow);
    text-align: center;
}
.aa-quality-card:hover {
    background: rgba(1,169,234,0.08);
    border-color: var(--aa-accent);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.aa-quality-card-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    border: 2px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-quality-card:hover .aa-quality-card-icon {
    border-color: var(--aa-accent);
}
.aa-quality-card-icon i { font-size: 24px; color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-quality-card h5 {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aa-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.aa-quality-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #9BA8BF;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   WHY US — Numbered Cards
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-why-us { padding: var(--aa-section-pad) 0; }
.aa-why-card {
    padding: 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--aa-trans-slow);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aa-why-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--aa-accent);
    background: var(--aa-dark);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.aa-why-num {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(1,169,234,0.1);
    line-height: 1;
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px; right: 16px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-why-card:hover .aa-why-num { color: rgba(1,169,234,0.2); }
.aa-why-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: rgba(1,169,234,0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(1,169,234,0.2);
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.aa-why-icon i { font-size: 20px; color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-why-card h5 {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-why-card:hover h5 { color: var(--aa-white); }
.aa-why-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--aa-text-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-why-card:hover p { color: #9BA8BF; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PROCESS TIMELINE
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-process { padding: var(--aa-section-pad) 0; background: var(--aa-dark); }
.aa-process-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    position: relative;
    gap: 0;
    margin-top: 60px;
}
.aa-process-track::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 34px; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--aa-border-dark);
    z-index: 0;
}
.aa-process-step {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.aa-process-step-num {
    width: 68px; height: 68px;
    background: var(--aa-dark-2);
    border: 2px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans-slow);
}
.aa-process-step:hover .aa-process-step-num,
.aa-process-step.active .aa-process-step-num {
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    border-color: var(--aa-accent);
}
.aa-process-step-num span {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-process-step:hover .aa-process-step-num span,
.aa-process-step.active .aa-process-step-num span {
    color: var(--aa-dark);
}
.aa-process-icon {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}
.aa-process-step h5 {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aa-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.aa-process-step p {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #9BA8BF;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}
.aa-process-connector {
    position: absolute;
    top: 33px; right: -50%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    transform-origin: left;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   INDUSTRIES
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-industries { padding: var(--aa-section-pad) 0; }
.aa-industry-card {
    background: var(--aa-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    padding: 28px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--aa-trans-slow);
    height: 100%;
}
.aa-industry-card:hover {
    background: var(--aa-dark);
    border-color: var(--aa-dark);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.aa-industry-card-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    background: var(--aa-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-industry-card:hover .aa-industry-card-icon {
    background: rgba(1,169,234,0.15);
}
.aa-industry-card-icon i { font-size: 26px; color: var(--aa-steel); transition: var(--aa-trans); }
.aa-industry-card:hover .aa-industry-card-icon i { color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-industry-card h5 {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin: 0;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-industry-card:hover h5 { color: var(--aa-white); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   EXPORT SECTION
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-export-hero {
    background: var(--aa-dark-2);
    padding: var(--aa-section-pad) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aa-export-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1578575437130-527eed3abbec?w=1600&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.06;
}
.aa-export-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.aa-export-statement {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--aa-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.aa-export-statement .accent { color: var(--aa-accent); display: block; }
.aa-export-statement .dot { color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-export-commitment {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}
.aa-commitment-item {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
    padding: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-commitment-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--aa-accent);
    background: rgba(1,169,234,0.05);
}
.aa-commitment-item i { font-size: 20px; color: var(--aa-accent); flex-shrink: 0; }
.aa-commitment-item span {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--aa-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   INTERNATIONAL BUYER CTA SECTION
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-intl-cta {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aa-intl-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 4px; height: 100%;
    background: var(--aa-accent);
}
.aa-intl-cta::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(1,169,234,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(1,169,234,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
}
.aa-intl-cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.aa-intl-cta h2 {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 38px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--aa-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.aa-intl-cta p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #9BA8BF;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 480px;
}
.aa-intl-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.aa-contact-person {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    max-width: 420px;
}
.aa-contact-person-avatar {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.aa-contact-person-avatar i { font-size: 22px; color: var(--aa-dark); }
.aa-contact-person-name {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aa-white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: block;
}
.aa-contact-person-role {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.aa-contact-person-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.aa-contact-person-links a {
    color: #9BA8BF;
    font-size: 13px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-contact-person-links a:hover { color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-contact-person-links a i { font-size: 12px; color: var(--aa-accent); }

/* Map side */
.aa-intl-map {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 360px;
    background: var(--aa-dark-3);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.aa-intl-map-placeholder {
    text-align: center;
    color: #9BA8BF;
}
.aa-intl-map-placeholder i { font-size: 48px; color: var(--aa-accent); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.aa-intl-map-placeholder p { font-size: 13px; margin: 0; }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ENQUIRY FORM
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-enquiry-section { padding: var(--aa-section-pad) 0; background: var(--aa-light); }
.aa-enquiry-form-wrap {
    background: var(--aa-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    padding: 48px 40px;
}
.aa-form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.aa-form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aa-steel);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.aa-form-control {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--aa-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border);
    border-radius: 2px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--aa-text);
    font-family: var(--aa-font-body);
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
    outline: none;
}
.aa-form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--aa-accent);
    background: var(--aa-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(1,169,234,0.1);
}
.aa-form-control::placeholder { color: #A0AAC0; }
textarea.aa-form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
select.aa-form-control { appearance: none; cursor: pointer; }
.aa-form-file-label {
    display: block;
    border: 2px dashed var(--aa-border);
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--aa-text-light);
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.aa-form-file-label:hover { border-color: var(--aa-accent); color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-form-note {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--aa-text-light);
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: var(--aa-light);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--aa-accent);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   CONTACT PAGE
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-contact-info-card {
    background: var(--aa-dark);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    height: 100%;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--aa-accent);
}
.aa-contact-info-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
}
.aa-contact-info-card address {
    font-style: normal;
    color: #B8C5DB;
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
}
.aa-contact-info-card address strong {
    color: var(--aa-white);
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.aa-contact-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #B8C5DB;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-contact-link:hover { color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-contact-link i { font-size: 14px; color: var(--aa-accent); flex-shrink: 0; }

.aa-map-embed {
    width: 100%; height: 400px;
    background: var(--aa-dark-3);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #9BA8BF;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   FOOTER
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-footer {
    background: var(--aa-dark);
}
.aa-footer-top {
    padding: 64px 0 48px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
}
.aa-footer-brand {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.aa-footer-brand .aa-logo-name { font-size: 20px; }
.aa-footer-tagline {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #9BA8BF;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.aa-footer-tagline strong {
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    font-style: italic;
}
.aa-footer-types {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 12px;
}
.aa-footer-types span {
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #9BA8BF;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    border: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 1px;
}
.aa-footer-col-title {
    font-family: var(--aa-font-heading);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aa-white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
    position: relative;
}
.aa-footer-col-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px; left: 0;
    width: 30px; height: 1px;
    background: var(--aa-accent);
}
.aa-footer-menu {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.aa-footer-menu li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.aa-footer-menu li a {
    color: #9BA8BF;
    font-size: 13px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-footer-menu li a::before {
    content: '';
    width: 4px; height: 4px;
    background: var(--aa-border-dark);
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-footer-menu li a:hover { color: var(--aa-accent); padding-left: 4px; }
.aa-footer-menu li a:hover::before { background: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: #9BA8BF;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.aa-footer-contact-item i { font-size: 14px; color: var(--aa-accent); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.aa-footer-contact-item a { color: #9BA8BF; transition: var(--aa-trans); }
.aa-footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-footer-bottom {
    padding: 20px 0;
    background: var(--aa-dark-2);
}
.aa-footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}
.aa-footer-copyright {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #7A879A;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.aa-footer-copyright strong { color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.aa-footer-legal li a {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #7A879A;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-footer-legal li a:hover { color: var(--aa-accent); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   MOBILE CTA BAR
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-mobile-cta-bar {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--aa-dark);
    border-top: 2px solid var(--aa-accent);
    z-index: 9999;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}
.aa-mobile-cta-bar a {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
    padding: 10px 6px;
    color: #9BA8BF;
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-right: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
}
.aa-mobile-cta-bar a:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.aa-mobile-cta-bar a i { font-size: 18px; }
.aa-mobile-cta-bar a.call { color: #7DC87D; }
.aa-mobile-cta-bar a.whatsapp { color: #25D366; }
.aa-mobile-cta-bar a.quote { color: var(--aa-accent); }
.aa-mobile-cta-bar a:hover { background: rgba(1,169,234,0.08); }

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   BACK TO TOP
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
#back-to-top a {
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    color: var(--aa-dark);
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 2px;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: var(--aa-trans);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(1,169,234,0.4);
}
#back-to-top a:hover {
    background: var(--aa-white);
    color: var(--aa-dark);
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   UTILITY CLASSES
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.aa-bg-dark    { background: var(--aa-dark) !important; }
.aa-bg-dark-2  { background: var(--aa-dark-2) !important; }
.aa-bg-light   { background: var(--aa-light) !important; }
.aa-bg-white   { background: var(--aa-white) !important; }
.aa-bg-accent  { background: var(--aa-accent) !important; }

.aa-text-accent { color: var(--aa-accent) !important; }
.aa-text-white  { color: var(--aa-white) !important; }
.aa-text-dark   { color: var(--aa-dark) !important; }
.aa-text-light-muted { color: #9BA8BF !important; }

.aa-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--aa-border);
    margin: 0;
}
.aa-divider-dark { height: 1px; background: var(--aa-border-dark); margin: 0; }

.aa-section-pad { padding: var(--aa-section-pad) 0; }

/* Scroll animation classes (WOW compatible) */
.aa-fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.aa-fade-up.animated { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* Accent rule decoration */
.aa-accent-rule {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.aa-accent-rule-line {
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--aa-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.aa-accent-rule span {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Placeholder tag for admin-editable items */
.aa-placeholder {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(1,169,234,0.1);
    border: 1px dashed var(--aa-accent);
    color: var(--aa-accent);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-style: italic;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    :root {
        --aa-section-pad: 70px;
    }

    .aa-highlights-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .aa-highlight-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
    .aa-highlight-item:nth-child(3) { border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark); }

    .aa-process-track { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .aa-process-track::before { display: none; }
    .aa-process-step {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 20px;
        text-align: left;
        padding: 16px 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
        width: 100%;
    }
    .aa-process-step-num { margin: 0; flex-shrink: 0; }

    .aa-export-commitment { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .aa-footer-top { padding: 48px 0 36px; }

    /* Hide desktop nav, show hamburger */
    .aa-nav { display: none; }
    .aa-hamburger { display: block; }
    .aa-main-header .container > .d-flex > .aa-header-cta .aa-btn-quote { display: none; }

    /* Mobile nav open state */
    .aa-nav.mobile-open {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
        background: var(--aa-dark-2);
        border-top: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark);
        padding: 8px 0;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
        z-index: 999;
    }
    .aa-nav.mobile-open > li > a {
        padding: 12px 24px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    }
    .aa-nav.mobile-open > li > a::after { display: none; }
    .aa-nav.mobile-open .aa-dropdown {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-top: 0;
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
        padding-left: 16px;
    }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE — MOBILE
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    :root {
        --aa-section-pad: 56px;
    }

    .aa-topbar-contact .hide-sm { display: none; }
    .aa-highlights-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .aa-hero-heading { font-size: clamp(30px, 8vw, 48px); }
    .aa-hero-content { padding: 100px 0 60px; }

    .aa-mobile-cta-bar { display: grid; }
    body { padding-bottom: 64px; }

    .aa-footer-top { padding: 40px 0 28px; }
    .aa-footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }

    .aa-enquiry-form-wrap { padding: 28px 20px; }

    .aa-about-badge { right: 0; }

    .aa-process-step { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .aa-process-step-num { margin: 0 auto 12px; }

    .aa-mfg-card { height: 340px; }
    .aa-mfg-card p { display: block; }

    .aa-export-statement { font-size: clamp(22px, 6vw, 36px); }

    .aa-contact-person { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

    .aa-material-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .aa-highlights-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .aa-highlight-item { border-right: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--aa-border-dark); }
    .aa-highlight-item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
    .aa-hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
    .aa-hero-actions .aa-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .aa-material-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .aa-filter-nav { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   PRINT
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media print {
    .aa-header-topbar,
    .aa-main-header,
    .aa-mobile-cta-bar,
    #back-to-top,
    .aa-footer { display: none; }
    body { padding-bottom: 0; }
}
/* ==========================================================================
   APEX ALLOYS INDIA — shared design system
   Used by: contact.html, why-us.html
   ========================================================================== */



:root {
  --ink: #1A1D1F;
  --ink-soft: #4A5359;
  --steel: #6B7680;
  --line: #D6D3CB;
  --bg: #F1EFE9;
  --panel: #FFFFFF;
  --panel-sunk: #E8E5DC;
  --accent: #01A9EA;
  --accent-ink: #01A9EA;
  --accent-tint: #F3E3D6;
  --focus: #1A1D1F;
  --dark: #1A1D1F;
  --dark-panel: #232729;
  --dark-line: #383D3F;
  --dark-text: #fff;

  --font-display: 'Red Hat Display', 'Manrope', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', 'Courier New', monospace;
}

@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]) {
    --ink: #EDEAE2;
    --ink-soft: #B7BEC3;
    --steel: #8A949C;
    --line: #3A3F3F;
    --bg: #17191A;
    --panel: #1F2224;
    --panel-sunk: #191B1C;
    --accent: #D97D3F;
    --accent-ink: #F0A876;
    --accent-tint: #2C2118;
    --focus: #EDEAE2;
    --dark: #0F1112;
    --dark-panel: #17191A;
    --dark-line: #2C2F30;
    --dark-text: #9BA3A8;
  }
}

:root[data-theme="dark"] {
  --ink: #EDEAE2; --ink-soft: #B7BEC3; --steel: #8A949C; --line: #3A3F3F;
  --bg: #17191A; --panel: #1F2224; --panel-sunk: #191B1C;
  --accent: #D97D3F; --accent-ink: #F0A876; --accent-tint: #2C2118; --focus: #EDEAE2;
  --dark: #0F1112; --dark-panel: #17191A; --dark-line: #2C2F30; --dark-text: #9BA3A8;
}

/* ---------- Reset / base ---------- */
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-padding-top: env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px); scroll-behavior: smooth; }
html, body { height: 100%; }

 

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * { animation-duration: 0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.001ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
}

a { color: inherit; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
svg { display: block; }
a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible, input:focus-visible, select:focus-visible, textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--focus);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.wrap { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
  padding: 13px 22px; text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--ink); background: var(--ink); color: var(--bg);
  cursor: pointer; transition: background .15s ease, color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease, transform .1s ease;
}
.btn:hover { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(1px); }
.btn svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }
.btn-outline { background: transparent; color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--line); }
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--panel); border-color: var(--ink); color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Top bar ---------- */
.topbar { position: sticky; top: env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px); z-index: 40; background: var(--bg); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.topbar-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 18px 0; }
.brand { display: flex; flex-direction: column; text-decoration: none; line-height: 1.05; }
.brand-mark { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.brand-sub { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--steel); letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-top: 3px; }
nav.primary-nav { display: flex; gap: 32px; }
nav.primary-nav a { text-decoration: none; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); padding-bottom: 4px; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: color .15s ease, border-color .15s ease; }
nav.primary-nav a:hover { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--line); }
nav.primary-nav a.is-current { color: var(--ink); border-color: var(--accent); }
.nav-toggle { display: none; background: none; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 3px; width: 40px; height: 40px; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; }
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle::before, .nav-toggle::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 18px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--ink); position: relative; }
.nav-toggle::before { transform: translateY(-6px); }
.nav-toggle::after { transform: translateY(4.5px); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero { background: var(--dark); color: var(--bg); padding: 64px 0 46px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.hero-eyebrow { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; color: #C9A98A; letter-spacing: 0.06em; }
.hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(40px, 7vw, 68px); margin: 10px 0 18px; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.hero-rule { height: 2px; background: var(--accent); width: 0; max-width: 340px; animation: draw-rule 1.1s ease forwards .2s; }
@keyframes draw-rule { to { width: 100%; } }
.crumbs { margin-top: 22px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #ACA79B; display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.crumbs a { text-decoration: none; color: #ACA79B; }
.crumbs a:hover { color: var(--bg); }
.crumbs .sep { opacity: .5; }
.crumbs .current { color: var(--bg); }

/* ---------- Shared section chrome ---------- */
.section-kicker { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 12px; color: var(--accent-ink); letter-spacing: 0.06em; margin: 0 0 12px; }
.section-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 600; font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 36px); margin: 0 0 16px; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.rule { height: 2px; width: 64px; background: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.rule.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer.site-footer { padding: 34px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.footer-inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--steel); }
.footer-inner a { text-decoration: none; }
.footer-inner a:hover { color: var(--ink); }

/* ---------- Mobile nav shared breakpoint ---------- */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .wrap { padding: 0 20px; }
  nav.primary-nav { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .hero { padding: 44px 0 34px; }
}

 


/* ==========================================================================
   WHY US PAGE — why-us.html
   ========================================================================== */

.intro { padding: 72px 0 56px; }
.intro .lede { font-size: 17px; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 100%; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.intro .body-text { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width:100%; margin: 0 0 16px; }
.intro-cta { margin-top: 22px; }

.strengths { background: var(--dark); color: var(--bg); padding: 84px 0; }
.strengths-head { max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto 52px; text-align: center; }
.strengths-head .section-kicker { justify-content: center; }
.strengths-head p.sub { font-size: 15px; color: var(--dark-text); margin: 0; }

.strength-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--dark-line); border: 1px solid var(--dark-line); }
.strength-card { background: var(--dark); padding: 34px 30px; position: relative; }
.strength-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 20px; border: 1px solid var(--dark-line); border-radius: 2px; }
.strength-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 18px; margin: 0 0 10px; color: var(--bg); letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.strength-card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--dark-text); margin: 0; }
.strength-num { position: absolute; top: 30px; right: 30px; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11px; color: var(--steel); }

.split { padding: 84px 0; }
.split-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.split .lede { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-soft); max-width: 52ch; margin: 0 0 16px; }

.checklist { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 26px 28px; margin-top: 30px; }
.check-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; }
.check-mark { flex: none; width: 22px; height: 22px; border: 1px solid var(--accent); color: var(--accent); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: 2px; }
.check-mark svg { width: 11px; height: 11px; }
.check-item h4 { font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; margin: 0 0 5px; }
.check-item p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

.focus-panel { background: var(--dark); padding: 42px 36px; }
.focus-panel h4 { font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 11.5px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--accent); text-transform: uppercase; margin: 0 0 22px; padding-bottom: 14px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-line); }
.focus-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.focus-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--dark-line); color: var(--dark-text); font-size: 14px; }
.focus-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.focus-list li svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; color: var(--accent); flex: none; }

.approach { padding: 84px 0 96px; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.approach-head { max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 56px; text-align: center; }
.approach-head .section-kicker { justify-content: center; }
.approach-head p.sub { font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; }

.steps { position: relative; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 0; }
.steps::before { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 21px; left: calc(12.5% + 4px); right: calc(12.5% + 4px); height: 1px; background: var(--line); }
.step { position: relative; padding: 0 18px; text-align: center; }
.step:first-child { padding-left: 0; }
.step:last-child { padding-right: 0; }
.step-num {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--accent); color: var(--accent-ink);
  font-family: var(--font-mono); font-size: 13px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px; position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.step h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 17px; margin: 0 0 10px; }
.step p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-soft); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

.cta-band { background: var(--panel-sunk); border-top: 1px solid var(--line); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); padding: 54px 0; }
.cta-band .wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-text h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 500; font-size: 22px; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.cta-text p { margin: 0; color: var(--ink-soft); font-size: 14.5px; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .strength-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .split-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 44px; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; row-gap: 40px; }
  .steps::before { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .intro { padding: 48px 0 40px; }
  .strengths { padding: 60px 0; }
  .strength-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .split { padding: 60px 0; }
  .checklist { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .focus-panel { padding: 32px 26px; }
  .approach { padding: 60px 0 72px; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .cta-band .wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}