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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Alba opens new regional sales office in United States
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the largest aluminium smelters in the world, announced today the opening of a new regional sales office in Atlanta as the most recent expansion of Alba in United States. Zac Jungers, recently appointed as the new Sales Manager for Alba Americas, will oversee...
Global flexible packaging market to reach $99 bn in 2019
Aided by escalating demand from Asia Pacific and rest of the world, the global flexible packaging market is anticipated to reach $99.1 billion by 2019, according to a new Transparency Market Research (TAM) report. Based on volume, the demand for flexible packaging is expected to reach 24,728 kilo...
Alba participates in 8th Harbor's Aluminium Outlook Summit
Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (Alba), one of the world's leading aluminium smelters, was a key sponsor and participant in the 8th Harbor's Aluminium Summit, taking place from June 2 to 4, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. Harbor Aluminium Summit, considered as one of the largest aluminium market...
USGS reports 143000 tonnes domestic primary aluminium production in March 2015
United States Geological Survey (USGS) has reported that US domestic primary aluminum production in March 2015 was 143000 metric tons. The average daily production was 4,600 t, slightly less than the daily production during the previous month and 7% less than that in March 2014. Total aluminum...
Arslan Automotive offers cross-Canada clinics on new aluminum repair techniques
One of the big shifts in the auto industry of late has been an increased use of aluminum. To help clients keep up with the shift, Arslan Automotive Canada is offering free clinics on aluminum repair techniques. Arslan recently sent several employees to Italy for a week to learn advanced welding...
Ameren will not extend Noranda aluminum plant's power contract
Noranda Aluminum Holding Corp will have to seek a new power supplier or negotiate a new contract with Ameren Corp in five years to keep its Missouri smelter running, the latest obstacle for its only primary aluminum plant. Energy provider Ameren's Missouri division told Noranda last Thursday it...
Student winners of the 2015 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition announced
The ET Foundation, the educational and technology research organization founded by the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), has recognized 10 students for their outstanding entries in the 2015 Aluminum Extrusion Student Design Competition. Nearly 60 entries were received from schools and universities...
Alcoa invests in aerospace technology in Michigan to capture demand for bestselling jet engine parts
Lightweight, high-performance metals leader Alcoa is investing $22 million in Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) technology at its facility in Whitehall, Michigan. The investment will enable Alcoa to capture growing demand for advanced titanium, nickel and 3D-printed parts for the world’s bestselling jet...
10 tonnes of aluminium recovered in recycling fraud in California
California’s recycling regulators are trying to put the lid on out-of-state fraud and have busted two accused illegal haulers in the last two months, officials say. Investigators with the Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery staked out a recycling center in Phoenix on May 12 and watched...
Aluminum industry partners with Department of Energy
The Aluminum Association recently announced a new partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE) to increase the number of aluminum industry jobs in the U.S. and explore new, sustainable technologies to advance U.S. manufacturing. The DOE’s Aluminum Industry Jobs Partnership will identify...
EGA raises profile in the US at Harbor's 8th Aluminium Outlook Summit
Aiming to raise awareness of its industry leadership status, Emirates Global Aluminium ("EGA") is proud to be a lead sponsor of HARBOR's 8th Aluminium Outlook Summit, organised and hosted by HARBOR Aluminium Intelligence in Chicago, USA, from 2 to 4 June 2015. EGA's sponsorship activities at the...
Domestic aluminum extrusion consumption grows 7.6 percent in 2014
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) and the Aluminum Association today released industry estimates of aluminum extrusion shipments in North America by major market for 2014. Among key findings, domestic consumption of aluminum extrusions in the United States and Canada, which includes imports,...
North American Aluminum scrap prices declined on Index, 27th May, 2015
The North American Aluminum scrap prices declined on ScrapMonster Price Index as on May 27th, 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 6063 Extrusions/Fe. Meantime,...
Orbite eligible for additional investment tax credits
Orbite Aluminae Inc. today announced that the Company has determined it is eligible to receive refundable investment tax credits (ITCs) on its investments in the Gaspe region incurred during 2015, 2016 and 2017. ITCs receivable were limited to a maximum of $30 million, which Orbite had reached for...
Aluminum Association updates on downstream market situation in North America
Estimated shipments of Aluminum Drawing Stock, Bare Wire and Rod & Bar by U.S. and Canadian producers totaled 105.0 million pounds during April 2015, unchanged from April 2014. Compared to the previous month, shipments declined 2.6 percent from the March 2015 revised total of 107.8 million pounds....
The Aluminum Association joins as exclusive partner to ALUMINUM USA Trade Show
The new ALUMINUM USA trade show has gained a strong partner by bringing on board the Aluminum Association, the leading voice of the North American aluminum industry, as the event’s exclusive partner. The Aluminum Association will contribute concepts and ideas to the November 11-12, 2015 show in...
Aluminum cans: Most recycled and highest value beverage container on US market
Aluminum cans are the most recycled and highest value beverage container on the market today, according to a new report released by the Aluminum Association and Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI). The aluminum can has the highest recycling rate of any beverage container and contains 70 percent...
Fiat Chrysler falling behind in the aluminium run for trucks and SUVs
Fiat Chrysler, being a dominant player in the SUV and trucks market will soon have to adopt increased use of aluminium to meet the tough fuel economy regulations. Trucks and SUVs are anyways poor in fuel economy and federal fuel economy regulations are threatening to rise sharply through 2025...
