Leadership changes, new plants and looking ahead to 2026
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.
Contributor: Stephanie Ritenbaugh
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Constellium's incoming CEO discusses scrap bans, national security and growth plans
AMU spoke with Ingrid Joerg about her experience and her vision for Constellium, the Paris-based aluminum company with operations in Europe, North America and Asia.
Sortera wants to 'unlock the scrap' with new funding, second sorting plant
Sortera uses proprietary technology equipped with AI-enabled multi-sensor sorting systems with blending capabilities to better sort and upcycle scrap
Aluminum Market Chatter: scrap export bans, US primary supply and more
Aluminum Market Chatter from survey respondents.
AMU Community Chat: Meir on the Midwest premium, tariffs, and the 2026 outlook
Meir spoke last week during an AMU Community Chat on a wide range of topics affecting the aluminum market.
GE Appliances awards contract to RCM Industries for Louisville project
RCM Industries is a family-owned manufacturer of aluminum high-pressure die castings.
Update: Novelis' Oswego plant partly reopens after most recent fire
Novelis Oswego plant in upstate New York has partly reopened after another fire broke out on Nov. 20.
AMU Webinar: The Supreme Court tariff case and reshoring aluminum production
Robert DeFrancesco and Alan Price, trade attorneys with Wiley Law, discussed the impact tariffs have had on steel and aluminum markets, and what could happen if they are changed or repealed.
Boeing union votes to end strike at Missouri factory
Aluminum, especially high-purity aluminum, is a crucial component in defense and aerospace applications.
Ball names new CEO, other leadership changes
Ball Corp. has named Ronald Lewis as CEO and a member of the board of directors, effective immediately.