Tag: Manufacturing

A cluster of Airbus announcements reveals how quickly the OEM is tightening and rebalancing its US supply chain.

Although not large by overall industry metrics, the RV market is a barometer of consumer sentiment for discretional durable goods.

When we last reported on Chinese trade, the numbers showed a strong performance for September. Two months later, we see more growth. China shrugged off disappointing October exports of $305.4 billion to record November exports of $330.3 billion, according to data released by China’s General Administration of Customs. That was a 5.9% rise over October […]

Hoover Treated Wood Products is entering the aluminum-cladding market through its acquisition of Arconic's AAP LLC operation in Eastman, Ga., adding ACM production to its portfolio while Arconic retains its Kawneer building-system assets.

There’s a lot of news to keep track of, so we’re lending a hand with highlights from the past month and what they mean for you.

November's AMU survey shows broad easing in aluminum lead times across sheet and extrusion products, contrasted by a modest uptick in P1020 that illustrates the split between contract-anchored primary markets and the more dynamic semi-fabricated segment.

The outcome of the investigation by the DOC and ITC would shape the competitive landscape and the structure of the US trailer supply chain for years to come.

RCM Industries is a family-owned manufacturer of aluminum high-pressure die castings.

Southwire is expanding the footprint of its Heflin, Alabama cable plant and intends to outfit the additional space with new aluminum-capable drawing and medium-voltage cable production equipment.

Aluminum, especially high-purity aluminum, is a crucial component in defense and aerospace applications.