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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Alcoa reaches early termination agreement for power contract tied to curtailed Rockdale smelter in Texas
Alcoa Corporation, a global leader in bauxite, alumina and aluminum products, today announced that the Company and power provider Luminant Generation Company LLC have terminated the electricity contract tied to Alcoa’s Rockdale Operations in Texas. The smelter at Rockdale has been fully curtailed...
North American aluminium demand up through the first seven months of 2017
According to the preliminary estimates from Aluminum Association Monthly report aluminium demand in the United States and Canada (shipments by domestic producers plus imports) totalled an estimated 7.2 million tonnes through the first seven months of 2017, up 4.2% over the same period last year....
Aluminium recovery from scrap on the rise in the U.S. YoY
According to aluminium recycling statistics published by the U.S. Geological Survey and Department of Interior, the U.S. aluminium industry purchased an estimated 732 million pounds of aluminium scrap during July 2017, slightly up from the July 2016 total of 725 million. USGS estimates that...
U.S. Commerce Department defers anti-dumping decision on China aluminium foil
In a statement published on Thursday, the U.S. Commerce Department said that it would defer the preliminary determination in an anti-dumping duty investigation into China aluminum foil imports by the US. The delay according to the department, would allow it "to fully analyse information pertaining...
Aluminum Association honors Representatives Bucshon, DelBene at its annual meeting
The Aluminum Association honored U.S. Reps. Larry Bucshon (R-IN-8) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA-1) with its Legislator of the Year awards for 2017. The members, who serve as co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Aluminum Caucus, received the recognition during a Monday night reception in conjunction...
Toyota to invest $14.5 million in Bodine Aluminium plant
Toyota Motor Corp. has planned to invest USD 373.8 million for the production of hybrid powertrains in the United States. The investment will be distributed between five manufacturing plants. The company’s Bodine Aluminium plant in Jackson will get a distribution of $14.5 million. Jim Lentz, CEO,...
North America’s aluminium scrap export up 10.3 % YoY in July
Aluminium scrap plays a very significant role in North America’s export. Total exports by the U.S. and Canada including scrap, which accounted for roughly 53.9 % of reported aluminium exports in July, stood at 523 million pounds; up 6.7 % YoY. Excluding scrap, total exports stood at 241 million...
“ALUMINUM USA is a business platform for all players along the value chain from primary to downstream,” Michael Mandl, Group Vice President - Reed Exhibitions US
With ALUMINUM USA, Reed Exhibitions is expanding its world leading brand ALUMINIUM to one of the most important markets for the global aluminium industry. The world's second largest consumer market for aluminium is experiencing exponential growth in various end user industries, especially in...
U.S. DOJ alleges Zhongwang and its affiliate evaded $1.5 billion in tariffs by smuggling aluminum pallets into the country
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) has learned through a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report that “the U.S. Department of Justice is alleging that a California company evaded $1.5 billion in tariffs by conducting an illegal effort to smuggle banned aluminum into the U.S.” The article by the WSJ goes...
Annual primary production rate up in North America in August 2017
The Aluminum Association and the Aluminium Association of Canada reported primary aluminium production at an annual rate of 3,960,203 tonnes in North America (U.S. and Canada) during August 2017. The rate reports an increase of 16,072 tpy (+0.4%) from the July 2017 rate of 3,944,131 tonnes. The...
Aluminium demand in North America up 4.1% in H1 2017
According to the Preliminary estimate of Aluminum Association, aluminium demand in the United States and Canada (shipments by domestic producers plus imports) stood at 13,890 million pounds through the first half of 2017, up 4.1% over the same period of 2016. Demand for semi-fabricated (mill)...
Aleris spokesperson confirms extension of merger deal between Zhongwang and Aleris
According to a spokesperson from Aleris, the acquisition deal between China Zhongwang and Cleveland’s Aleris Corporation has not been called off by any side. According to a report published in Blloomberg on Friday, the merger agreement between both the companies has been extended to the middle of...
U.S. reports trade deficit for aluminium & semi-finished products in H1 2017
According to the latest report from United Nation’s Geological Survey (USGS) total aluminium imports for consumption for the first 6 months of 2017 increased by 21% compared with the amount in the same period of 2016. Imports of crude metal and alloys increased by 23% while imports of...
American brewing company launches NFL-themed packaging on cans & aluminium bottles
Anheuser-Busch owned Bud Light has launched NFL team-themed packaging in both cans and aluminium bottles. The 2017 National Football League (NFL) season will begin on September 7, 2017. Bud Light has announced its continuing partnership with all-new team-themed packaging. America’s favorite light...
Top five aluminium scrap suppliers from U.S.
The U.S., being the world’s largest aluminium scrap exporter, generates substantial amount of aluminium scrap. It is understandable from the fact that the country has a long history of aluminium production and consumption. The country exported 42,315 tonnes of aluminium scrap in July 2017 and...
Scrap aluminium recovery in USA drops slightly in June, YTD total up 2.7%
<p>According to the recently published statistics from U.S. Geological Survey, Department of Interior, the U.S. aluminium industry purchased an estimated 347,452 tonnes of aluminium scrap during June 2017, off 1.8% from the June 2016 total of 353,348 million. </p> <p style="text-align:...
U.S University team designs aluminium-ion batteries with graphene electrode
<p>Clemson University Researchers in the U.S has made a breakthrough in Aluminium-ion battery (AIB). They have designed a prototype Aluminum-ion battery (AIB) that uses a graphene electrode to intercalate tetrachloroaluminate (AlCl4–).</p> <p style="text-align: center;"><img...
USA’s aluminium container export to pick up momentum after a lull
<p>The USA has been a major exporter of aluminium containers which are used for packaging of several commercial commodities. The country’s aluminium container export witnessed a drop in volume and value in 2015 and 2016 after a surge in 2014. The current calendar year seems to be bringing in...
