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Tag: Automotive
Constellium Q1 shipments steady as automotive sheet tightness shifts mix
Constellium held shipments flat in Q1 as automotive sheet constraints reshaped mix, while higher metal prices and scrap spreads supported earnings.
Gränges Q1 volumes rise on share gains as pricing drives Americas profitability
Gränges posted higher first-quarter volumes on market share gains, while pricing and mix in the Americas drove most of the profit growth despite weak end markets.
Kaiser Q1 shipments rise on aerospace and packaging; 2026 outlook increased
Kaiser Aluminum reported higher Q1 shipments and conversion revenue, led by aerospace and packaging, and raised its 2026 outlook.
Steel Dynamics produces aluminum from Mississippi as flat-rolled operations ramp up
Two of the three planned cold mills are ramping operations and producing prime products. A third cold mill is scheduled to commission in Q3’26.
Mumford Metal Casting acquired; Midwest die casting assets detailed
Mumford Metal Casting has been acquired, with a closer look at the structure and operating profile of its Midwest die casting assets.
What Toyota's $1B US investment could mean for aluminum
Toyota's Kentucky and Indiana investments point to a localized, scrap-based aluminum supply chain tied to engine production.
GM Saginaw investment targets V-8 tooling; plant capacity and throughput examined
GM's $150M Saginaw investment targets V-8 tooling, with plant data outlining capacity, utilization and aluminum input structure.
Dynacast adds aluminum die casting capacity with Platinadora Baja deal
Dynacast's acquisition of Platinadora Baja expands its North American footprint, reinforcing regional die-casting capacity amid ongoing supply chain realignment.
GM to invest $40 million to expand Toledo transmission plant capacity
GM will invest $40 million in Toledo Propulsion Systems to expand capacity and add a new transmission variant.