Boeing union votes to end strike at Missouri factory
Aluminum, especially high-purity aluminum, is a crucial component in defense and aerospace applications.
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Ball names new CEO, other leadership changes
Ball Corp. has named Ronald Lewis as CEO and a member of the board of directors, effective immediately.
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.
Energy Department asserts FERC authority to act on interconnection delays
In a rare Section 403 filing, the Department of Energy formally argued that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission already has the legal authority to directly regulate large-load grid interconnections.
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.
MetalX, Commonwealth Rolled Products announce partnership
MetalX will maintain its headquarters in Fort Wayne and both companies will maintain their own independence and management, the companies said.
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.
Linamar to acquire Aludyne's North American casting assets
Linamar's acquisition of "selected assets" from Aludyne's North American operations marks a strategic shift that deepens its U.S. casting footprint and adds significant secondary aluminum capacity to its portfolio.
Plugging the leaks, Part 2: The tariff net extends to wheels, wires, and cans
The second installment examines how those same derivative tariff petitions have now moved downstream, encompassing aluminum-intensive finished goods like wheels, powders, and even filled food and beverage containers.
Plugging the leaks, Part 1: How aluminum trade groups are closing gaps in Section 232
The first installment explores how trade groups representing extruders and die casters are pressing to expand Section 232’s coverage.