Deeper dive: What the American Axle & Manufacturing and Dowlais merger means for scrap

On Friday, AMU examined the merger of two major players in the auto supply chain American Axle & Manufacturing and UK-based Dowlais Group PLC (Dowlais), which is an inflection point for aluminum usage in vehicles, regional scrap flows, global supply chain exposure, and the evolving economics of internal combustion engine vehicles (ICEs) and electric vehicles (EVs).

Today, we’re examining the deal’s impact on recycled aluminum.

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.

Nicholas Bell

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