Aluminium unibody marks a major design upgrade in iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro Max has moved from a titanium frame to an aluminium unibody, marking one of the biggest material changes. The new phone uses an aluminium unibody alongside 40 per cent recycled content, while adding a larger display, upgraded cameras and longer battery life. The iPhone 15 Pro...
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...
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Gulfstream wins contract from U.S. DHS for building new aluminium ferry
<p>U.S. Department of Homeland Security has awarded a contract to Gulfstream Shipbuilding, Freeport, Fla., for making a passenger/vehicle ferry to service New York and Connecticut waters. The crewboat-style aluminium ferry will transport passengers, freight and vehicles and animals.</p> <p><img...
North American primary aluminium production drops 11.3% YOY in November
<p>As reported in the Aluminium Association highlights in cooperation with the Aluminium Association of Canada, primary aluminum production in North America (U.S. and Canada) was at an annual rate of 3,982,153 tonnes during November 2016. This records a drop of 1,438 tpy from the October 2016 rate...
MTE coalition commends U.S. government’s continued principled stand on China market economy status
<p>The Manufacturers for Trade Enforcement (MTE), a coalition representing more than one million workers in the aluminum, steel, cement, chemical, textile and other manufacturing industries, today expressed appreciation for the U.S. government’s continued commitment to apply its established...
U.S. aluminium scrap prices remain flat over mild demand and tight supply
<p>Aluminium scrap prices in North America remained flat on ScrapMonster Price Index as on December 6, Tuesday. There was no change noted in 1100 Scrap prices during the day's trading and the prices of 3003 Scrap too remained flat at $0.59 per Lb. <br /><br />Other aluminium scrap commodities which...
The U.S. aluminium foil exports register YOY decline while India steps up production
<p>The U.S. is one of the biggest markets of global aluminium foils. According to the Aluminum Association, the aluminium foil market in the North American country is currently valued at $5 billion, and about 36% of the total demand is met through imports, up from only 16% in 2007. As an...
Demand for aluminium in the U.S. and Canada swings YOY
<p>Aluminium demand in the United States and Canada (shipments by domestic producers plus imports) amounted to 19,928 million pounds during the first three quarters of 2016 increasing 2% over the same period last year.<br /> <br />Demand for aluminium semi-fabricated (mill) products amounted...
Wink Equipment plans US$1.55mn investments for an aluminium trailer plant in Kentucky
<p>Dawson Springs in Kentucky becomes home to the new manufacturing unit of an aluminium trailer manufacturer, reports local media. Wink Equipment is reported to be investing US$1.55 million in the project which includes building a 69,000 square foot facility. The company plans to manufacture 400...
U.S. judge throws out Kodak, Fujifilm aluminum price-fixing cases
<p>A U.S. judge on Wednesday threw out the last vestiges of private litigation over alleged aluminum price-fixing, dismissing lawsuits by Eastman Kodak Co, Fujifilm Holdings Corp, Reynolds Consumer Products and three other plaintiffs.<br /><br />U.S. District Judge Katherine Forrest in Manhattan on...
Primary aluminium production in North America down 10.5% YOY in October
<p>According to the report from the International Aluminium Institute and the Aluminum Association, the annual rate of global primary aluminium production was at 58.9 million tonnes during October 2016. This records a drop of 2.3 per cent from the September 2016 rate of 60.2 million tonnes. The...
U.S. secondary aluminium production up 6% YOY during first three quarters of 2016
<p>According to aluminium recycling statistics published by the U.S. Geological Survey and Department of Interior, the U.S. aluminium industry purchased an estimated 782 million pounds of aluminium scrap during September 2016. This is 5.5 per cent more than the September 2015 total of 741...
Trump effect to hurt Gulf aluminium producers' margins rather badly
<p>Primary aluminium producers in the Gulf region are looking at strategies to cut costs heavily as they find it difficult to cope with the rising global aluminium glut and protectionism under a new U.S. presidency, reported industry sources. All five Gulf aluminium producers namely, Emirates...
Shipments of aluminium products in the U.S. and Canada drops YOY in October
<p>According to the estimate of The Aluminum Association, shipments of aluminium products in U.S. and Canada drop slightly YOY in October 2016.<br /><br /><img style="vertical-align: middle; display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"...
New can stock scrap receipts in U.S. dropped 8% YOY in October 2016
<p>According to Aluminum Association report, U.S. received a total of 53.1 million pounds of new can stock (class) scrap receipts during October 2016, which records a drop of 8 per cent over 57.7 million pounds in October 2015.<br /><br /><img style="vertical-align: middle; display:...
Auto part maker Transtar files for bankruptcy with ‘prepackaged’ plan
<p>Aluminium and steel auto parts maker Transtar Holding Co. filed for bankruptcy Sunday after reaching a deal with its senior lenders to swap their debt for ownership of the company.<br /><br />The company filed for chapter 11 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New York with a...
Century Aluminum announces Rick Dillon’s departure from the post of CFO
<p>According to a Reuter’s report, Century Aluminum Co. CFO Rick Dillon will be leaving the company in order to pursue another professional opportunity. A company report confirms the news and also announces that till the time the Board of Directors selects a replacement for Dillon, CEO...
ISRI statistics says 70% of aluminium scrap in the U.S is consumed domestically
<p>As presented during the 2016 CMRA (China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association Recycling Metal Branch) Annual Convention on 7-9 November in Guangzhou, China, recyclers in the United States, Japan and Europe are looking for domestic and export homes for scrap instead of sourcing them...
The U.S. exports the largest chunk of its aluminium cans to Canada and Mexico
<p>The U.S. is one of the largest producers of aluminium cans in the world. Aluminium can manufacturers in the U.S. are an important part of the economy. Can manufacturers and the supplier of can sheets put together, form one of the largest job providers and a revenue sources to the state and...
America Recycles Day illustrates economic and environmental benefits of the recycling industry
<p>The Institute of Scrap Recycling Industries (ISRI), the Voice of the Recycling Industry™, celebrates America Recycles Day today by applauding all individuals who make a strong effort to recycle as part of daily life, and encouraging all to learn more about recycling and the industry....
