Novelis temporarily shuts down Greensboro facility after equipment explosion
Novelis temporarily halted operations at its Georgia recycling and casting plant following a March 1 equipment explosion. No reported injuries.
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AMU Survey: Lead times extend as undersupply expectations rise
February survey results show extending lead times, rising undersupply expectations, and firmer perceptions of import competitiveness.
Constellium's shipments gain for quarter, year
Executives said the company was not materially exposed to changes in the prices of primary aluminum since it operates a pass-through business model. But other metal costs have come into play.
ITC issues affirmative preliminary injury determination in truck trailer duty investigation
The US International Trade Commission issued an affirmative preliminary determination that imports of van-type trailers and subassemblies from Canada, China and Mexico are materially injuring the domestic industry, advancing the AD/CVD investigations while scope and product disputes continue.
Kaiser Aluminum 2025 mix shift sets up 2026 plate and coated sheet growth
Kaiser Aluminum expects shipment growth in aerospace and packaging in 2026 as plate capacity returns and coated can sheet volumes increase, while automotive retools for specialty expansion.
Hydro's primary aluminum stability contrasts with softer extrusion demand
Hydro reported steady primary aluminum output and forward price visibility, while North American extrusion volumes reflected ongoing end-market softness.
Tampa Steel Conference: Steel grades reallocate as aluminum holds ground in auto design
Emissions rules, production limits and material substitution are reshaping steel and aluminum use in North American vehicles.
Howmet CEO: Gas turbine market has been 'biggest change to my thinking'
The company expects to invest more in 2026.
Novelis expects to restart Oswego in second quarter
The causes of the fires are still under investigation.
Ford results: Oswego restart, truck output and putting numbers to aluminum sheet
Ford’s fourth-quarter earnings show how aluminum supply disruptions, shifting production and inventory tightness shaped truck output and sourcing decisions heading into 2026.