Chinese can sheet regains US share
Trade data shows Chinese beverage can sheet imports more than doubled from January through most of May despite tariffs, higher conversion fees, expanding domestic capacity and a weaker US dollar.
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Novelis plans to reopen Oswego earlier than expected
“We will have coils coming off the mill within the next few weeks, well ahead of our previous guidance of end of June in the fourth quarter,” said Steve Fisher, president and CEO of the Atlanta-based company.
Texarkana Aluminum rolls first coil using Mino’s 1+4 hot rolling line
Texarkana Aluminum (TKA) used its new Mino four strand hot tandem line to produce the first coil at its Texas facility.
Ball faces North American capacity constraints
Ball reported modest shipment growth and higher earnings, with North American volumes constrained by limited capacity and strong contract coverage.
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.
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.
UPDATE: Novelis restarts casting operations at Greensboro plant after March 1 explosion
Novelis has restarted casting operations at its Greensboro, Georgia, recycling facility after a March 1 explosion temporarily halted production.
Ardagh sees growth from beverage cans
Global beverage can shipments grew by 3% for the full year versus the prior year. Of that, 5% growth was from the Americas.
Novelis temporarily shuts down Greensboro facility after equipment explosion
Novelis temporarily halted operations at its Georgia recycling and casting plant following a March 1 equipment explosion. No reported injuries.