Kibar starts production at West Virginia facility
The Chicago-based company acquired the rolling mill earlier this year from Novelis, roughly nine months after the plant was idled.
The Chicago-based company acquired the rolling mill earlier this year from Novelis, roughly nine months after the plant was idled.
Construction spending indicators show softer architecture billings and private construction spending despite strength in several large project categories.
US construction indicators show large projects supporting planning and starts even as contractor backlog and broader commercial activity lose momentum.
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.