
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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US aluminium imports in May soar to near 2 year high
Reuters reported that shipments of aluminum into the United States rose for a second straight month in May spiking to a near 2 year peak as a growing domestic market deficit and improved demand conditions drove the builds. Data from the US International Trade Commission showed that May aluminum...

Aluminum Warehouse Withdrawal Orders Advance on Jump in Toledo
Orders to draw aluminum from warehouses monitored by the London Metal Exchange advanced for the first time in nine days on a jump in Toledo, Ohio. The orders, known as canceled warrants, rose 2,550 metric tons to 384,550 tons, exchange data showed today. The bookings at Toledo jumped 10,125 tons....

Bulls and Bears on the Trenches - Reliance Steel & Aluminum
Shares of Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. (NYSE:RS) closed the trading day higher by $0.36 or 0.75% from its previous close. Reliance's shares price action formed what is considered to be a doji close, where the open and close prices are very close to each other, mainly signaling an indecision...

BPA And Water Bottles: Aluminum Bottles May Release Chemical
BPA and water bottles have never had a cozy relationship. Studies in the past have shown that people could lower their levels of BPA by eating fresh, rather than packaged, foods and by avoiding plastic food containers like plastic water bottles. Therefore, many have chosen aluminum bottles as a...

SMM Morning Review – 2011/7/13 Aluminum Market
On July 12, US credit rating agency Moody’s downgraded Ireland’s credit rating from BAA3 to BA1 and maintained a negative outlook for the country’s rating, which indicated the European debt crisis had spread into Ireland. On the other side, debt default risk increased in the US since the country...

Aluminum Stockpiles Extend Declines, Driven by U.S. Withdrawals
Aluminum inventories monitored by the London Metal Exchange fell to a six-month low, driven by declines in the U.S. Inventories of the lightweight metal fell for a 34th session, dropping 6,500 metric tons to 4.42 million tons, exchange data showed today. They are at the lowest level since Jan. 12....

U.S. aluminum May imports soar to near 2-year high
Shipments of aluminum into the United States rose for a second straight month in May, spiking to a near two-year peak, as a growing domestic market deficit and improved demand conditions drove the builds. Data from the U.S. International Trade Commission on Tuesday showed May aluminum imports surge...

U.S. aluminum May imports soar to near 2-year high
Shipments of aluminum into the United States rose for a second straight month in May, spiking to a near two-year peak, as a growing domestic market deficit and improved demand conditions drove the builds. Data from the U.S. International Trade Commission on Tuesday showed May aluminum imports surge...

Orbite Added to Russell Global Index
Exploration Orbite (TSX VENTURE:ORT.A) was added to the Russell Global Index when Russell Investments reconstituted its comprehensive set of global equity indexes on June 24. The new membership lists are available at www.russell.com/indexes/tools-resources/reconstitution.asp. Membership in the...

C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL) Announces Acquisition of U.S. Aluminum Company (USAL)
USAL to be Rebuilt with New Leadership and Energy. C.R. Laurence Co., Inc. (CRL), a leading global supplier to the glazing, railing, architectural, construction, industrial, and automotive industries, is pleased to announce the acquisition of U.S. Aluminum Company, formerly a part of the...

Aluminum Stockpiles Fall to Six-Month Low, LME Data Shows
Aluminum inventories monitored by the London Metal Exchange declined to the lowest level in six months, falling for a 33rd session on worldwide declines. Inventories of the lightweight metal declined 8,900 metric tons to 4.43 million tons, exchange data showed today. They are at the lowest level...

Aluminum Maker Alcoa Will Start 2Q Earnings Season
Signs that Alcoa benefited from more sales of aluminum at higher prices as it coped with rising energy and raw materials costs. Some of its customers were also affected by the aftermath of Japan's earthquake and tsunami in March. The aluminum manufacturing giant, based in Pittsburgh, has seen...

Research and Markets: US Aluminum Industry - 2011 Report on the $40 Billion Industry
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/dc9edf/us_aluminum_indust) has announced the addition of the "US Aluminum Industry" report to their offering. The United States has one of the biggest aluminum industries in the world. The country produces over $40 billion worth of...

Synergy Design to distribute all-aluminum liftgates
Synergy Design and Production has announced it has inked a deal to become the exclusive distributor of AHT all-aluminum liftgates in Canada and the US. Synergy builds lightweight medium-duty trucks including its SynergyLite Green Truck. Austrian company AHT claims to be the world's only...

Alcoa believes in U.S. manufacturing
Alcoa believes in American manufacturing and was proud to host President Barack Obama at our Davenport Factory. His visit showcased why we are bullish on U.S. manufacturing, exemplified by our 2,200 Davenport employees who create and produce the innovative materials that support Alcoa's global...

Aluminum-product makers filed a lawsuit to force the U.S. Commerce Department to levy tariffs on Chinese imports, countering the effect of a currency the companies deem to be undervalued.
Aluminum-product makers filed a lawsuit to force the U.S. Commerce Department to levy tariffs on Chinese imports, countering the effect of a currency the companies deem to be undervalued. In a case at the Court of International Trade in New York, the makers of products used in door frames, gutters...

Alcoa Workers Welcome President With Pride
It was a proud day for the Quad Cities and especially for those who work at the Alcoa plant in Riverdale, Iowa. President Barack Obama shined the spotlight on what workers have accomplished during a visit to the plant Tuesday. He even thanked them for providing the aluminum in the wings of Air...

Alcoa Workers Welcome President With Pride
It was a proud day for the Quad Cities and especially for those who work at the Alcoa plant in Riverdale, Iowa. President Barack Obama shined the spotlight on what workers have accomplished during a visit to the plant Tuesday. He even thanked them for providing the aluminum in the wings of Air...
