Tag: Manufacturing

A new US aluminum trade group is seeking lower costs on primary metal while backing duties on competing finished imports.

Extended Producer Responsibility laws could advantage aluminum.

And, of course, AMU Summit coverage, which included topics ranging from prices, primary, data centers, autos and more.

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope expanded its eastern sales network with four agencies, including PACE, which is switching from Apogee’s architectural aluminum brands after nearly 20 years.

Kloeckner says aluminum service centers are taking on more processing, finished inventory and production line work as OEMs shift capital-intensive steps upstream.

Aluminum content per vehicle is rising as automakers expand use of extrusions, sheet, and castings.

Italian aluminum die casting company 2A USA is investing $32 million to expand its manufacturing facility in Auburn, Ala.

Fred Stephan will take the role effective Nov. 1, under the company’s long-term succession plan.

Commerce opened circumvention inquiries into disposable aluminum container imports from Malaysia and Indonesia while earlier Vietnam and Thailand cases continue toward final determinations.

Daimler Truck North America will close its Portland commercial truck plant while International Motors will sell its Springfield assembly operations to Roshel, reshaping commercial vehicle manufacturing in the US.