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May 30, 2025
Written by Nicholas Bell
Franklin County, Tennessee’s county commission just dropped a teaser: a $135mn aluminum extrusion plant dubbed “Project Koala” is currently in negotiations to purchase land with county incentives with construction intended to start in 2027. The company behind the project remains undisclosed.
But I’m calling my shot – this has Australia-based Capral Aluminum written all over it.
Can Art Aluminum Extrusion has purchased BRT Extrusions in Niles, adding five extrusion presses and finishing operations.
Kloeckner says aluminum service centers are taking on more processing, finished inventory and production line work as OEMs shift capital-intensive steps upstream.
Hydro increased North American extrusion sales and recycled aluminum production during the second quarter as downstream demand partially recovered and recycling activity remained strong.
Matalco recorded its highest quarterly recycled aluminum production since the Canton closure began, while Rio Tinto's primary output held nearly steady and US shipments decreased.
Nexans plans to acquire Republic Wire to expand its US low-voltage wire and cable business.
