Decarbonization
September 14, 2025
Written by Greg Wittbecker
The solar panel market has been a major driver of growth in aluminum extrusions, particularly in China, where massive deployment of photovoltaic energy has taken place. In recent years, Chinese solar panel demand has topped 2 million tons per year (t/yr).
Texarkana Aluminum received ASI Performance Standard certification for its Texas rolling operations following a multiyear expansion of the facility.
IAPMO’s Systems Certification Body has issued the first certificates under the Aluminum Anodizers Council’s program for anodized aluminum.
Commercial vehicle orders have surged in 2026, but policy-driven timing may be making the market look stronger than current production and supplier sales.
Under the agreement, the two companies will work to develop solutions for fragrance, makeup, and skincare packaging whose carbon footprint will approach 3.0 kilograms of CO₂ equivalent per kilogram of aluminium by 2030.
Extended Producer Responsibility laws could advantage aluminum.
