Lead times, scrap trends, trade talks and more
News happens fast these days. Here are highlights from May to keep you informed.
Tag: Recycle
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.
Alcoa to upgrade Norway facility, increase scrap capabilities
The upgrades are expected to increase capacity by up to 75,000 metric tons, the company said in an announcement.
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.
EGA expands recycling footprint with Eco Green stake
Emirates Global Aluminium plans to acquire an 80% stake in Italian aluminum recycling company Eco Green.The deal marks the latest expansion for EGA.
Glencore takes stake in South Carolina aluminum recycling project with Alumicore
Glencore's acquisition of a 45% stake in a South Carolina recycling facility alongside Alumicore marks a shift from marketing rights to equity in US scrap-fed aluminum operations.
Novelis award highlights broader challenge of recycling automotive aluminum back into sheet
Novelis’ award-winning recycled automotive sheet illustrates a broader industry challenge: returning end-of-life vehicle aluminum scrap back into high-grade sheet production.
UPDATE: Novelis restarts casting operations at Greensboro plant after March 1 explosion
Novelis has restarted casting operations at its Greensboro, Georgia, recycling facility after a March 1 explosion temporarily halted production.
Pace closes Harrison die casting plant, removing source of casting capacity and scrap
The closure of Pace Industries' Harrison, Arkansas, die casting plant removes production capacity and a source of aluminum scrap streams typically generated by die casting operations.
Arconic plans $131M casting complex at Davenport Works
Arconic will construct a $131 million aluminum casting complex at its Davenport Works campus in Iowa, expanding ingot capacity with first metal targeted for Q3'27.