The Secondary Aluminum Coalition for America (SACA) is pushing secondary aluminium to the centre of US supply-chain strategy, arguing that recycling-based production can expand domestic aluminium capacity faster and more efficiently than new primary smelters. In this AL Circle interview, SACA...
The US Department of Justice has urged a court to dismiss Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond’s lawsuit filed on the proposed USD 4 billion Oklahoma aluminium smelter, arguing that the project would strengthen national and economic security. The move comes as the joint venture of Emirates...
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The flow of aluminium into the United States softened in the first half of 2025 as tariffs, weaker industrial activity, and higher energy costs reshaped buying patterns. Primary aluminium imports came in at 1.81 million tonnes, a touch lower than the 1.85 million tonnes recorded in the same period...
The Aluminum Association has urged the US federal government to take immediate action to keep more aluminium scrap within the country. The Association argues that limiting exports of high-quality scrap, particularly used beverage containers (UBCs), will support US manufacturing and supply chains....
With the USD 7,500 federal tax credit for EV buyers now expired, automakers are offering significant discounts to keep their electric vehicle (EV) inventories moving. Image for representational purpose Hyundai has introduced a USD 7,500 cash incentive on the 2025 Ioniq 5 and reduced the price of...
In Ciudad Juárez, a vital manufacturing centre near the Mexican-US border, many companies that mainly cater to the US market have recently made some tough decisions to cut their workforce. These layoffs are primarily linked to the effects of the US administration’s tariff policies, which have...
When aluminium crossed paths with ambition, Carney and Trump found common ground, transforming the landscape of North American trade. Carney mentioned that he and Trump discovered a shared understanding on topics like aluminium, steel and energy, suggesting a potential for closer cooperation within...
Gilpin has successfully completed the acquisition of AMCLO, one of the largest independent producers of metal closures for composite cans, cores, and tubes. The deal encompasses AMCLO’s production equipment, inventory and established customer base. As part of the acquisition plan, Gilpin has...
Doomsday for both the aluminium and the automotive sectors, especially Ford. A recent fire at an aluminium plant in New York is expected to throw a wrench in the production of Ford Motor's F-150 pickup for several months. This disruption could hit the automaker's earnings by as much as USD 1...
The first half of 2025 has been challenging for the aluminium aerosol can industry. According to the International Organisation of Aluminum Aerosol Container Manufacturers (AEROBAL), global deliveries by its members fell by 1.7 per cent, reaching approximately 3.3 billion units, compared to the...
Anheuser-Busch, the American brewer behind Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, Stella Artois, and Cutwater Spirits, has announced a USD 7.4 million investment in its Los Angeles, CA brewery. The funds will upgrade brewing and packaging lines to support rising demand for Michelob...
Century Aluminum Company has extended its power agreement with South Carolina Public Service Authority (Santee Cooper), securing reliable electricity for the Mt. Holly smelter through 2031, an essential step toward restarting idle capacity at the Charleston-area facility. The renewed PPA advances...
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is heading to Washington next week for a crucial meeting with US President Donald Trump. This marks Carney's second visit to the White House since taking office, and expectations are high for progress on long-standing issues, particularly steel and aluminium...
Elementary schools across the United States are turning empty aluminium beverage cans into both classroom resources and environmental lessons, as the Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) and the Recycling Society kick off the latest edition of the Million Cans Recycling Contest. Image for...
Stadler has strengthened its American manufacturing footprint by opening a new aluminium welding hall in Salt Lake City, Utah, a move that aligns with Buy America requirements and reinforces local supply chains. Image source: Stadler The 50,000-square-foot facility, an expansion of the company’s...
Semi-fabricated aluminium products (plates, sheets, and bars), recorded a slowdown in imports into the United States during the first half of 2025. According to the latest data from the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the decline reflected subdued demand from downstream industries and the...
Montreal (Canada), October 2, 2025 - EPIQ Machinery inaugurated its new head office in downtown Montreal, nestled on the third floor of the iconic Canada Cement building. The occupancy of these new premises represents a significant milestone for the Canadian equipment manufacturer. The location...
Arconic Corporation, a US-based company specialising in lightweight metals engineering and manufacturing, hosted the ribbon-cutting ceremony of its much-awaited High Purity Aluminum (HPA) facility at its Davenport Works. The ceremony was carried out on Thursday, September 25, with equal excitement...
Secondary aluminium production in the United States has stepped up just as primary output has faltered, rising 2 per cent in the first half of 2025 to offset the equivalent decline in primary production. The United States Geological Survey data showed the primary aluminium production through the...
For most high school students, LEGO means playtime. For 18 seniors from Michigan this October, LEGO bricks will mean lessons in efficiency, waste reduction, and manufacturing mastery. Bonnell Aluminum, in partnership with Berrien RESA, is turning the Bertrand Innovation Center in Niles into a...
