Nemak expects production at its Georgia megacasting facility to begin in the second half of 2026, with ramp-up continuing through 2028 following its acquisition of GF Casting Solutions.
Hydro increased North American extrusion sales and recycled aluminum production during the second quarter as downstream demand partially recovered and recycling activity remained strong.
ADC Aerospace acquired Hyatt Die Cast & Engineering, expanding its aluminum and zinc die casting range ahead of a planned consolidation in Buena Park, California.
Matalco recorded its highest quarterly recycled aluminum production since the Canton closure began, while Rio Tinto's primary output held nearly steady and US shipments decreased.
Aluminum Dynamics will invest more than $200 million in a Mississippi recycled slab center that establishes the permanent location for a project Steel Dynamics relocated from Arizona.
Toyota's $3.6 billion San Antonio expansion will shift Tacoma production from Baja California, Mexico to Texas as USMCA talks continue.
ENKEI America will permanently close its Jacksonville, Florida, aluminum wheel manufacturing facility, ending operations at a site with aluminum melting, remelting, casting and machining assets.
Steel Dynamics will relocate a planned Arizona recycled aluminum slab casting center to Mississippi after citing risks tied to differences with Arizona officials and recording a $16 million write-down.
Hydro attributed the decision to low capacity utilization and the need for significant capital investment
CRU's May outlook reduced 2026 growth expectations for several aluminum product categories, while its largest long-term forecast revision occurred in rolled products.