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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This article highlights the sharp contrast between South and North America’s alumina production, offering an in-depth analysis of the region’s market dynamics against the backdrop of prevailing tariffs. In the first quarter of 2025, the total production of alumina across the Americas showed a...
Pure Aluminum, a rapidly growing aluminium processor headquartered in Saranac, Michigan, is teaming up with industry leaders Traxys and Consortium Metals in a powerful new joint venture. Together, this partnership is set to transform aluminium recycling by turning scrap into high-value, sustainable...
US-based Merritt, one of the leading manufacturers of livestock and gooseneck trailers, with a legacy spanning nearly 75 years, has announced a strategic move that aims to strengthen its foothold and expand capabilities across aluminium truck accessories. The Merritt family of companies comprising...
Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) has announced the promotion of Tim Ebner to vice president of communications and marketing, effective immediately. Ebner has been recognised as a strong communicator and leader on behalf of the association’s trade, recycling, and sustainability efforts. Upon his...
Hong Kong-based aluminium company Kam Pin Industrial is expanding into the US market, urging overseas partners to remain their allies despite ongoing China-US trade tensions. Kam Pin Industrial is a rising leader in producing aluminium curtain walls for architectural exteriors. Image source:...
The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) welcomes the announcement that the 25% tariffs imposed on UK aluminium exports to the United States have now been removed as part of a new trade agreement between the UK and the US. This long-awaited resolution marks an important moment for UK aluminium producers,...
Home is where life unfolds—and it all begins at the front door. More than just an entryway, it's a gateway to the moments that matter. And this is what Larson Manufacturing, the US-headquartered company, has been delivering for 70 years. Carrying on its legacy, the company has recently unveiled its...
There was widespread speculation that US aluminium imports might surge ahead of the 25 per cent tariff implementation on March 12, driven by businesses rushing to bring in shipments before the duty took effect. At the same time, concerns mounted over the potential impact of the tariffs on aluminium...
US-based Carroll Shelby Engine Company, known for manufacturing specialised high-performance aluminium engines, has recently announced a major upgrade for its 289 V8 crate engine. The engine has been bored and stroked to increase its displacement to 364 cubic inches. As a result, it now produces...
Comstock Metals, a subsidiary of Comstock Inc. (NYSE: LODE), has unlocked a major milestone by becoming the first solar panel recycling company in North America to earn the R2v3/RIOS Responsible Recycling Standard certification. This recognition, specifically for Appendix G, affirms Comstock's...
Ball Corporation, the world’s leading aluminium packaging manufacturer for beverage, personal care and household products, has announced the first quarter 2025 results, reporting a year-on-year decline in net earnings attributable to the corporation. According to the data revealed, net earnings in...
Digger Specialties Inc. (DSI), a prominent name in North America's aluminium railing manufacturing sector, has strengthened its market presence through a new strategic alliance with American Lumber. The company, known for manufacturing aluminium and vinyl railing, fencing, gates, and aluminium...
Anheuser-Busch, a leading American manufacturer and maker of Michelob ULTRA, Busch Light, Budweiser, Bud Light, and Stella Artois, today produced its 100 millionth can of emergency drinking water for communities impacted by disaster since 1988. For decades, Anheuser-Busch has periodically paused...
In a volatile fusion of tariff tensions, supply chain snarls, and shifting trade dynamics, US aluminium import costs have surged to multi-year highs, reshaping the metals market and sending shockwaves through American manufacturing. Image for representational purposes only On April 9, 2025, the...
RevoCast is set to build a state-of-the-art aluminium remelting facility in Langley, British Columbia, Canada, covering an area of approximately 11,148 m². Designed with sustainability at its core, the facility will operate using high recycled content and advanced technology to recycle and remelt a...
Dror Shaked, Vice President of Strategy at STAS, has opened up in an interview with AL Circle for its LeaderSpeak 2025 e-magazine, highlighting his perspective on the company’s unique position as a fully integrated OEM rooted in Canada’s Aluminium Valley, with over 35 years of hands-on innovation....
In an interview for the 7th edition of LeaderSpeak 2025 , Wayne McVey, Director of Metals Process Fluids North America, sheds light on the current challenges and future opportunities in the aluminium industry, addressing issues like tariff volatility, limited domestic capacity and the growing...
Alcoa, the Pittsburgh-based aluminium giant, is preparing to absorb up to USD 90 million costs this quarter (Q2) as a result of tariff impact. Yes, you read that correctly! Despite being a US-headquartered aluminium manufacturer, the company is preparing for the financial hit from these tariffs....
