Delivering trusted insights for smarter moves in downstream aluminum
Aluminum Market Update provides timely, forward-looking, and easy-to-digest insights on the forces shaping North America’s downstream aluminum sector.
Through original reporting and peer-driven data, we cover critical themes such as global trade, growth markets, decarbonization, and scrap.
Our mission is simple: to give industry leaders a real-time pulse of the market, helping you validate assumptions, strengthen customer relationships, and make smarter, faster decisions with confidence. It includes:
Newsletters
- Pulse: A concise weekly overview of industry news and why it matters to downstream aluminum.
- Final Thoughts: In-depth perspectives offering context, analysis, and takeaways on major developments shaping market decisions.
- Round-up: A monthly snapshot of key market drivers and emerging trends across the aluminum value chain.
Market Sentiment / Data
- Peer Sentiment: Exclusive insights into buyer and distributor sentiment, drawn from regular surveys across the aluminum value chain.
- Operational Trends: Lead times, capacity utilization, and trade flows captured through direct market engagement.
- Actionable Signals: Designed to help you validate assumptions, benchmark performance, and anticipate shifts before they hit
Events, Webinars & Training
- Events: In-person events that bring together leaders across the value chain to discuss trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Webinars: Timely discussions on market shifts, featuring industry leaders and experts giving you a sharper, more complete view of downstream and beyond
- Training: Cost and time effective coaching from the most respected aluminum brand in the industry – CRU
The Team
Michael Cowden, Editor-in-Chief
Editor-in-Chief of CRU’s Communities, including Steel Market Update and Aluminum Market Update
Greg Wittbecker, Senior Advisor
Veteran aluminum executive Greg brings over 40 years of leadership experience…
Nicholas Bell, Senior Editor
Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals…
Stephanie Ritenbaugh, Reporter
Stephanie is an experienced business journalist …
More details on our team and contributors
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