US industrial policy needs to be systematic, not just ad hoc – Part 2
Our current approach can win economic skirmishes, but not the geopolitical conflict. – Part 2 Impact #5 of ad hoc industrial policy: Failing to use all required tools Industrial policy is often caricatured as just tariffs and subsidies. Mis-framed debates that evaluate the merits of tariffs in...
Can Oklahoma reshape US aluminium supply? EGA’s Ziad Fares explains the project
As the US seeks to rebuild its domestic aluminium production capacity, Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) and Century Aluminum are advancing plans for a new primary aluminium smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, targeting more than 750,000 tonnes of annual production. In this exclusive conversation with AL...
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What is driving the U.S. aluminium premiums up? – An Insight
<p>Aluminium premiums in the U.S. market are logging an upward trend. They picked up last month in tandem with the rising aluminium prices and are now hovering at US$0.09 per pound. The recent surge in the metal imports is found to be supporting the premiums hike, says MetalMiner in the recent...
Bonnell acquires aluminium extrusions manufacturer Futura
<p>Bonnell has announced that its parent company, Tredegar Corporation has agreed to acquire 100% ownership of Futura Industries. Upon the closing of the transaction, which is expected by mid-February, Futura will become an operating division of Bonnell Aluminum.<br /><br />Futura, headquartered in...
Arconic reports strong productivity gain for Q4 and full year 2016: revenue stays flat YOY
<p>Arconic Inc. reported fourth quarter and full-year 2016 results on January 31, the Company’s first quarter reporting earnings after the separation of Alcoa Inc. on November 1, 2016, into two standalone companies- Arconic Inc. (the new name for Alcoa Inc.) and Alcoa Corporation. Arconic is...
U.S. and Canada shipped estimated 23.8 million pounds of aluminium forgings and impacts in December 2016
<p>According to the monthly aluminium highlights published by Aluminum Association, U.S. and Canadian producers shipped estimated 23.8 million pounds of aluminium Forgings and Impacts during December 2016, registering a slight drop YOY. On a month on month comparison, shipments dropped 5.5% from...
Total aluminium recovery from scrap by the US aluminium industry increases 15% YOY in November
<p>According to aluminium recycling statistics published by the U.S. Geological Survey, Department of Interior, the U.S. aluminium industry purchased an estimated 792 million pounds of aluminium scrap during November 2016, this records a healthy increase of 14.4% over the November 2015 total of 693...
Century Aluminum completes sale of Ravenswood aluminium plant
<p>A filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission confirms that Century Aluminum has completed the sale of its Ravenswood smelter to Applied Partners Inc. for about $15 million. Both the companies signed a sale agreement on Dec. 2 and all the official formalities were completed on...
Coors Company produced the first ever aluminium beer can in Colorado
<p>Colorado has one of the largest concentrations of beer lovers in the world. Interestingly, the state leader or the governor of Colorado John Hickenlooper himself was into beer production before beginning his political career. Colorado produces some of the tastiest and biggest names in beer,...
Detroit based start-up Shinola introduces aluminium audio-gear Runwell Turntable
<p>The city of Detroit has always been known for its tradition in industrial development as much as it has been known for its musical legacy. Now, the city's socially responsible start-up Shinola has come up with an offering that marries both- engineering and music. The company has launched its...
Arlington Plating commences aluminium anodizing operations at Palatine facility
<p>Palatine, Illinois based Arlington Plating Company has recently installed and started up an aluminium anodizing line at its facility in Cook County headquarters, reported company sources. The US$2 million plus capital investment has been made by Arlington in order to meet the increasing demand...
Accuride unveils new Quantum 99 aluminium alloy wheel
<p>Accuride Corporation, a leading supplier of components to the North American and European commercial vehicle industries, has launched on Monday at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2017 in Las Vegas its new Quantum 99 aluminium alloy and 40 lb. aluminium wheel.<br /><img style="vertical-align: middle;...
Aluminium demand in U.S. and Canada up through 2016, domestic shipments down
<p>Preliminary estimates by Aluminum Association indicate that aluminium demand in the United States and Canada that includes shipments by domestic producers plus imports stood at an estimated 24,296 million pounds for the f first 11 months of 2016. This records a 2.1 per cent increase over the...
The U.S. receives 685.1 million pounds of can stock scrap in 2016
<p>According to the Aluminum Association reports, new can stock (class) scrap receipts in USA stood at 53.6 million pounds during December 2016. This records a slight decrease from the December 2015 total of 54.0 million pounds.<br /><br /><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block;...
Mexico remains a net importer of aluminium scrap while its exports surge 27.3% YoY in 2016
<p>Mexican aluminium industry is characterised by the presence of a large number of secondary aluminium smelters and die-casters which cater to the domestic automotive industry- globally the seventh-largest in production volume. Most of these smelters are fed by aluminium scrap imports from the...
Outlook 2017: How end- user will drive aluminium market in 2017
<p>The automotive, aerospace, construction, electrical and packaging sectors emerged as the largest aluminium end users in 2016. These sectors will continue to drive aluminium consumption in the foreseeable future as well as in 2017. Let’s explore:</p> <p>{newsStudioGallery}</p>...
North American aluminium scrap prices plateau on Index on Jan 13
<p>Aluminium scrap prices in major North American markets showed no change in movement on ScrapMonster Price Index on January 13, Friday last week. 1100 scrap prices plateaued on the Index over the day. The prices of aluminium 3003 scrap too remained unchanged at US$0.61 per pound. Other scrap...
U.S. and Canada's aluminium can stock, sheet & plate shipments decline while foil exports grow YoY in Dec'16
<p>According to data provided by the Aluminum Association and the Aluminium Association of Canada, total aluminium can stock shipments by the domestic producers reached 315.3 million pounds during December 2016, down 8.8 per cent from 345.5 million pounds as recorded in the same period previous...
AAC’s response to the WTO complaint on China's aluminium overcapacity
<p>The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) intends to review the United States filing at the WTO regarding Chinese subsidies to its aluminium industry, and views the focus on the issue as a positive step.<br /><br />"We welcome the use of the WTO dispute resolution system to initiate a fact-based...
Crystal’s new aluminium window earns national industry recognition
<p>Crystal Window & Door Systems announces the receipt of national industry recognition for one of its popular products. The Crystal Series 8500/8600 aluminium projected window line, available in a variety of styles and feature options has been selected as US Glass Magazine's 2016...
