Century sees more Mt. Holly output in second half
Century Aluminum completed its Mt. Holly restart in Q2, but shipments remained nearly flat as added production moves into the second half.
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Novelis shipments decline, Bay Minette commissioning advances
Novelis reported lower third-party rolled product shipments, higher intersegment volumes and provided a more detailed Bay Minette startup timeline.
Ball works through capacity constraints
Ball posted higher second-quarter North and Central America can sales and low-single-digit shipment growth, but startup costs and a tight network kept segment earnings from rising.
Ford rebuilds F-Series output after Novelis disruption
Ford narrowed its F-Series production decline during the second quarter, but Super Duty output, gross stocks and fleet deliveries continued to reflect the Novelis aluminum disruption.
Semi-fabricated markets aren’t moving together
Recent earnings show stronger shipments in specific rolled products than extrusions, but changing automotive programs, billet supply disruptions and trade flows complicate broader market conclusions.
Nemak targets second-half start-up for Georgia megacasting plant
Nemak expects production at its Georgia megacasting facility to begin in the second half of 2026, with ramp-up continuing through 2028 following its acquisition of GF Casting Solutions.
Ardagh Metal Packaging raises full-year guidance
Ardagh Metal Packaging upgraded its full–year 2026 EBITDA guidance to a range of between $775 million–$790 million, as the second quarter saw growth driven by Europe.
Kaiser's packaging ramp drives shipment growth
Higher packaging and general engineering shipments drove Kaiser Aluminum's second-quarter volume growth, while favorable metal conditions lifted earnings.
Hydro lifts North American extrusion sales
Hydro increased North American extrusion sales and recycled aluminum production during the second quarter as downstream demand partially recovered and recycling activity remained strong.
ADI expects auto sales from Mississippi mill to begin before year end
SDI, which runs Aluminum Dynamics Inc (ADI), has been ramping up production in Mississippi and at a recycled slab center in San Luis Potosi, Mexico.