Sortera opens second scrap facility in Tennessee
The Lebanon facility will effectively double the company's total annual processing capacity to an estimated 240 million pounds.
Tag: Manufacturing
USW, Arconic ink deal for three-year labor contract
The contract covers roughly 3,400 workers in Davenport, Iowa; Alcoa, Tenn.; Lafayette, Ind.; and Massena, N.Y.
USW to resume talks with Alcoa in June
Meanwhile, USW reached a tentative agreement with Arconic on a three-year master agreement covering workers at four facilities.
Automakers step back from EVs in favor of hybrids, gas-powered vehicles
Before the second Trump administration, many automakers banked on an electrified future, with federal and state tax breaks incentivizing consumers.
Automotive aluminum demand shifts as OEM priorities change
CRU Senior Analyst David Leah said at the CRU World Aluminium Summit 2026 in London that automotive aluminum demand continues increasing, though growth is shifting unevenly between castings, extrusions and rolled products as automakers reassess vehicle designs.
Q1 Construction Part Two: Large contractors, megaprojects show stronger activity
Construction indicators strengthened entering Q2, though most momentum was concentrated in data centers and infrastructure projects.
Q1 Construction Part One: Indicators point to concentrated Q2 strength
Construction indicators strengthened entering Q2, though most momentum was concentrated in data centers and infrastructure projects.
Tariff hearing reveals concerns about unfair competition, mainly from China, but not just China
Meanwhile, this week, President Trump is in Beijing for a crucial series of meetings with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Discussions are expected to include trade, the Iran war, technology and agriculture.
AKFA Aluminum Solutions breaks ground on Kentucky project
The Bowling Green operation will function as a full-cycle aluminum production site. Capabilities will include extrusion, anodizing, and finishing capabilities, allowing AKFA to perform multiple processing stages within a single US location rather than relying on external tolling or offshore finishing.
Class 8 surge, trailer slump complicates trucking recovery narrative
ACT Research and FTR Intelligence data showed Class 8 truck orders increased sharply in early 2026 even as trailer demand, OEM deliveries and manufacturer shipments remained weaker.