Category: Building & Construction

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope expanded its eastern sales network with four agencies, including PACE, which is switching from Apogee’s architectural aluminum brands after nearly 20 years.

We had another choppy week in the various markets leading to the Labor Day holidays.

Reviving primary aluminum production in the US will need to go hand in hand with revamping domestic energy policy

Kloeckner says aluminum service centers are taking on more processing, finished inventory and production line work as OEMs shift capital-intensive steps upstream.

Kibar Americas expects data center cooling growth to add fin stock demand while US foil supply remains reliant on imports.

August survey results showed stronger demand alongside shorter measured lead times, while imports became more competitive and forward expectations moved toward balance.

It was a very hectic week in a number of markets, but not so much in the ferrous and nonferrous metals space.

Recent earnings show stronger shipments in specific rolled products than extrusions, but changing automotive programs, billet supply disruptions and trade flows complicate broader market conclusions.

Higher packaging and general engineering shipments drove Kaiser Aluminum's second-quarter volume growth, while favorable metal conditions lifted earnings.

Hydro increased North American extrusion sales and recycled aluminum production during the second quarter as downstream demand partially recovered and recycling activity remained strong.