Kaiser's packaging ramp drives shipment growth

Kaiser Aluminum increased second-quarter shipments by 6% year over year as higher packaging and general engineering volumes offset a decline in automotive extrusions, while favorable scrap and metal price conditions provided an contribution to earnings.

The company shipped 305.7 million pounds (138,633 metric tons) during the quarter, up 17.3 million pounds (7,857 metric tons) from a year earlier.

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.