Gears in motion: American Axle & Manufacturing and Dowlais merger
A shareholder vote barely made headlines, but it could reshape aluminum demand, scrap flows, and supplier power across the entire North American auto part supply chain.
A shareholder vote barely made headlines, but it could reshape aluminum demand, scrap flows, and supplier power across the entire North American auto part supply chain.
A short-lived trailer order surge in June belies deeper cracks in the commercial vehicle market, where rising aluminum costs, soft freight demand, and margin compression are colliding.
Ball’s decision to build a new plant in Oregon revives its Western footprint, but it also highlights strain that has made can making difficult in the region.
These expansions are being driven by the rapid growth of data centers, which are putting electric grids under pressure.
June’s data revealed secondary aluminum logged the most significant price increases across the aluminum complex, standing out in an otherwise steady month for many mid- and downstream categories
Tariffs and inflation have been playing havoc on prices and higher interest rates, and lending requirements have made financing more difficult.
After a major industry complaint, the U.S. is investigating whether Chinese foil containers are just relabeled detours.
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.
A patent dispute between two aluminum can giants highlights that a can designed to minimize waste shouldn't be piling up in landfills.
Class 8 orders drop, trailer backlogs thin, but transportation spending sets a record.