AL Circle Analysis: Import rise meets demand growth on aluminium extrusion chessboard
Aluminium’s downstream trade network is getting more fragmented as import dependence, changing end-use demand and trade-policy interventions reshape regional markets. From North America and Europe to Asia-Pacific, the aluminium industry is navigating a market where access to supply, competitive...
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...
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JW Aluminum proactively positions its balance sheet for growth
JW Aluminum Company announced that a majority of its shares have been acquired by a group of leading institutional investors, including business development companies managed by Franklin Square Capital Partners and sub-advised by an affiliate of Blackstone’s GSO Capital Partners LP (“GSO”). The...
Lightweight car trend boosts US aluminium scrap volumes
The North American market is flooded with aluminium scrap and the situation will probably not change in the short term, it was stressed by David Rosenblum, vice president of non-ferrous at scrap metal major OmniSource, during Metal Bulletin's 23rd Recycled Aluminium Conference held this week in the...
ALUMINUM USA: Successful premiere with good prospects
ALUMINUM USA, which celebrated its premiere at the Cobo Convention Center in Detroit from November 11-12, 2015, was a success with good prospects for the future. 172 exhibitors from 20 countries showcased lightweight manufacturing solutions. Besides key US players, numerous companies from Canada,...
Shipston Equity Holdings acquires aluminium design and casting company
Compass Automotive Group, a premier aluminium design and casting company with a manufacturing plant in Fruitport, has been acquired by Shipston Equity Holdings LLC. The transaction was announced earlier this November upon which Compass Automotive Group was renamed Shipston Aluminum Technologies,...
America Recycles Day shows economic and environmental benefits of the recycling industry
The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), Washington, says it celebrated America Recycles Day Sunday, November 15, by applauding all individuals who make an effort to recycle daily. America Recycles Day, a national initiative of Keep America Beautiful, Stamford, Connecticut, takes place...
Straface - new president for Sapa's extrusion operations in Americas
Charlie Straface, currently the general manager of the Industrial Region of Sapa Extrusion Americas, has been appointed as the new business area president effective immediately. Over the last several years, Sapa has strengthened its safety, operations and productivity. Straface will now take the...
US Shredded Scrap prices decline sharply; US Aluminum Scrap prices stay flat
United States shredded scrap prices declined sharply during the week ended November 06, while major US aluminum scrap commodities prices on Scrap Register Price Index remained flat. According to TSI, US Midwest shredded index fell by $14 a long ton the week to $167 a long ton (delivered mill)....
Aleris strengthens leadership team
Aleris announced today two leadership appointments to its senior management team. Mike Keown has been named senior vice president and general manager of Aleris North America. Ronald Lane has been named senior vice president, Global Manufacturing. Both executives report directly to President and CEO...
GKN Sinter Metals plans $19.8 million expansion at its North Carolina aluminum plant
GKN Sinter Metals plans to invest $19.8 million to expand its state-of-the art aluminum manufacturing plant in Conover, North Carolina. Post expansion, the company expects to create 55 new manufacturing jobs during the next five years in Catawba County. Abdul Butt, President of GKN Sinter Metals,...
Rusal elaborates on aluminium industry trends for the first nine months of 2015
Global aluminium market trends in the first nine months of 2015 • Global aluminium demand grew by 5.6% in the first nine months (“9m”) 2015 year-on-year (“YoY”). Demand growth in North America, India, Middle East and the EU compensated for a contraction in demand from Japan, Russia and South...
Rexam issues Q3 2015 trading update
Rexam, a leading global beverage can maker, issued the following trading update for the period from 1 July 2015. Results for the Group are in line with the plans. Overall global beverage can volumes were up 3% (1% excluding the acquisition of UAC) in the third quarter. Volume growth in Europe...
Sapa granted modular heat sink methodology patent
Sapa has been granted a key patent related to its modular heat sink manufacturing method. This method can create aluminium heat sinks that are approximately eight percent more thermally efficient than the industry standard. United States Patent 13/465431, entitled Heat sink and method of...
Apex Aluminum expanding operations
Business is growing for Apex Aluminum Die Casting in Piqua to the point where they are needing to expand operations and add new jobs to keep up. “We’re going to need at least 40 (new employees),” Pat Zimmerman, president, said. The positions include operators on the floor as well as some skilled...
North American Aluminum scrap prices declined on index
The North American Aluminum scrap prices declined on ScrapMonster Price Index as on November 11th, Wednesday. 1100 Scrap prices declined by $0.01 per Lb. The prices of 3003 Scrap too fell $0.01 per Lb. A down move of $0.01 per Lb was witnessed in 356 Aluminum Wheels and 6061 Extrusions. Meantime,...
North American aluminium scrap prices edged higher 10th Nov, 2015
The North American aluminium scrap prices ended marginally higher on ScrapMonster Price Index as on Tuesday, November 10th, 2015. 1100 Scrap prices moved higher by $0.01 per Lb. The prices of 3003 Scrap too increased $0.01 per Lb. An up move of $0.02 per Lb was witnessed in 356 aluminium wheels....
Testing practices addressed at Sapa Profiles Inc. in Portland, Oregon
As a result of internal investigations, Sapa Profiles Inc. in Portland, Oregon (SPI) has learned that the test records for certain aluminium extrusions manufactured at the SPI facilities were altered by certain employees. Specifically, we have learned that some test results for mechanical...
Logan Aluminum’s Russellville facility to brighten up Kentucky aluminium scenario
Logan Aluminum announced that its upcoming Russellville facility will join Kentucky’s growing ranks of automotive suppliers. The development will help secure the commonwealth’s position among the world’s top aluminium production centers. “Strong, lightweight materials are quickly becoming standard...
USW lends support to Century Aluminum's campaign against China subsidies
The United Steelworkers union, which represents workers at several U.S. aluminum smelters that will reduce or shutter production in the coming months, lent its support on Monday to a Century Aluminum campaign against cheap Chinese exports. USW, largest industrial union in North America with 1.2...
