Scrap Musings for December
Scrap discounts remain exceptionally wide to the Midwest transaction price. Some seasonal tightness may occur, but still affords rolling mills and extruders excellent earnings potential.
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Aluminum Market Chatter: scrap export bans, US primary supply and more
Aluminum Market Chatter from survey respondents.
Fundamentals for the truck and trailer markets, Part 2
This is Part Two of a look at the commercial trucking sector and its impact on aluminum.
Ball Corp plans for Oregon facility to start up in 2026
The Millersburg site will add a production facility to Ball’s Pacific Northwest portfolio, just over a year after the company shuttered its can manufacturing plant in Kent, Washington.
AMU Survey: Respondents expect Midwest premium to climb in November
Expectations for UBC scrap prices remained stable in October. What shifted was the composition of the remainder.
AMU Survey: Lead times for extrusions, sheet, primary diverge
AMU's latest survey of aluminum market participants shows widening gaps in lead times, with extrusions lengthening dramatically.
Gränges predicts poor demand for HVAC in short term
The third quarter already showed an HVAC market weakened considerably due to falling consumer demand and destocking at manufacturers and distributors.
Monthly Round-Up: Earnings kickoff, tariff talks continue, and more
There’s a lot of news to keep track of, so we’re lending a hand with highlights from the past month and what they mean for you.
Transmission grid gets boost from federal loan guarantee
Upgrades of transmission lines translates into new demand for Aluminum Core Steel Reenforced electric cable.
Aluminum Association calls for UBC export ban
The Aluminum Association is urging the U.S. government to ban exports of used beverage container (UBC) scrap to keep high-quality recycled aluminum within North America and strengthen domestic supply for manufacturers.