Union workers at Arconic authorize strike as contract nears expiration
The current contract expires on May 16.
Category: Building & Construction
Q1 Construction Part Two: Large contractors, megaprojects show stronger activity
Construction indicators strengthened entering Q2, though most momentum was concentrated in data centers and infrastructure projects.
Q1 Construction Part One: Indicators point to concentrated Q2 strength
Construction indicators strengthened entering Q2, though most momentum was concentrated in data centers and infrastructure projects.
AKFA Aluminum Solutions breaks ground on Kentucky project
The Bowling Green operation will function as a full-cycle aluminum production site. Capabilities will include extrusion, anodizing, and finishing capabilities, allowing AKFA to perform multiple processing stages within a single US location rather than relying on external tolling or offshore finishing.
Hydro Q1: Upstream production rises as North American extrusion demand declines
Hydro's Q1 results show higher prices supporting margins despite weaker North American demand and ongoing Middle East curtailments.
Iran war, tariff changes, project announcements and more
There’s a lot of news to keep track of, so we’re lending a hand with highlights from the past month and what they mean for you.
Gränges Q1 volumes rise on share gains as pricing drives Americas profitability
Gränges posted higher first-quarter volumes on market share gains, while pricing and mix in the Americas drove most of the profit growth despite weak end markets.
Kaiser Q1 shipments rise on aerospace and packaging; 2026 outlook increased
Kaiser Aluminum reported higher Q1 shipments and conversion revenue, led by aerospace and packaging, and raised its 2026 outlook.
Aluminum earnings point to risk, not disruption
First-quarter earnings show aluminum markets identifying supply risk across value-added products, but not yet experiencing measurable disruption.
AMU Survey: Measured lead times diverge as sheet eases and primary tightens
Measured lead times moved in different directions in April, with sheet easing, extrusion firming, and primary tightening.