Contributor: Nicholas Bell

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.

Airbus' low-profile overhaul takes flight

A cluster of Airbus announcements reveals how quickly the OEM is tightening and rebalancing its US supply chain.

AMU Survey: UBC stability expected despite firmer Class scrap and mixed premium signals

Industry respondents overwhelmingly expect UBC prices to remain stable in the current month, even as Class scrap and Midwest premium expectations point in different directions.

Hoover enters aluminum cladding with acquisition of Arconic asset

Hoover Treated Wood Products is entering the aluminum-cladding market through its acquisition of Arconic's AAP LLC operation in Eastman, Ga., adding ACM production to its portfolio while Arconic retains its Kawneer building-system assets.

AMU survey results: November lead times ease

November's AMU survey shows broad easing in aluminum lead times across sheet and extrusion products, contrasted by a modest uptick in P1020 that illustrates the split between contract-anchored primary markets and the more dynamic semi-fabricated segment.

US trailer group pursues duty investigation on trailers and components

The outcome of the investigation by the DOC and ITC would shape the competitive landscape and the structure of the US trailer supply chain for years to come.

EU scrap export concerns marginal for US can sheet markets

The EU's preparatory work on possible aluminum scrap export restrictions provides the starting point for examining why current European scrap flows to the US remain too small to materially affect either region's can sheet market.

Southwire to expand Heflin, Alabama plant

Southwire is expanding the footprint of its Heflin, Alabama cable plant and intends to outfit the additional space with new aluminum-capable drawing and medium-voltage cable production equipment.

ADI's Benson setback could tighten UBC supply chain in 2026

As Aluminum Dynamics' Mississippi mill ramps up without feedstock from its delayed Benson recycler, UBC scrap availability could tighten heading into 2026.

Century's Q3 results show lower shipments yet stronger pricing tailwinds

Century Aluminum's shipments declined in Q3'25, but stronger lagged prices and tariffs position the company for a near-term earnings recovery.

Novelis' North American margins slide despite record premiums

Higher aluminum prices and delivery premiums lifted Novelis' revenue, but shipment softness and elevated conversion costs left North American earnings sharply lower.