Private equity-backed moves by Fulton Asset Management and KPS Capital Partners highlight how consolidation is reshaping North American extrusion capacity, with strategies aimed squarely at construction and industrial end markets.
Part 2 of a deeper look at the expanded Section 232 tariffs on aluminum derivatives.
Mill Steel processes aluminum grades 1xxx, 3xxx, 5xxx, 6xxx for industrial manufacturing and specialized applications.
A massive wave of U.S. grid investment is set to supercharge demand for aluminum transmission cable.
The single-family sector has come to terms with the current housing climate, while multi-family is still learning the hard way.
Behind the diverging fortunes of office and industrial construction, key indicators reveal where future aluminum demand may be building or in teardown mode.
These expansions are being driven by the rapid growth of data centers, which are putting electric grids under pressure.
Tariffs and inflation have been playing havoc on prices and higher interest rates, and lending requirements have made financing more difficult.
Gränges Americas said its operations during the second quarter were essentially flat, with sales to HVAC customers gaining steam while demand in other markets softened.
From Fed signals to MWP shifts and deeper trade tensions, this week brought fresh momentum across aluminum markets.