Packaging growth leads Gränges Americas volume growth
Gränges Americas sales volume rose 7.7% in the second quarter as packaging gains outweighed lower industrial shipments tied to construction demand.
Tag: Shipments
US resumes blockade of Iranian ports, aluminum rebounds
Additional attacks on commercial shipping, renewed US military operations and a resumed naval blockade coincided with aluminum prices recovering from early July lows.
EGA advances Al Taweelah restart
EGA reported progress restoring its Al Taweelah complex while US import data highlighted changing aluminum trade flows following the regional conflict.
Novelis restarts Oswego hot mill
Novelis Inc.’s hot mill in Oswego, New York, is back online after fires in 2025 damaged the facility.
Chinese can sheet regains US share
Trade data shows Chinese beverage can sheet imports more than doubled from January through most of May despite tariffs, higher conversion fees, expanding domestic capacity and a weaker US dollar.
GCC disruptions tighten global aluminum VAP supply chains
CRU’s Ross Strachan and Paul Williams outline at the CRU World Aluminium Summit 2026 how GCC disruptions are tightening billet, slab and foundry alloy supply more sharply than primary aluminum availability, increasing pressure across downstream manufacturing markets.
Ball faces North American capacity constraints
Ball reported modest shipment growth and higher earnings, with North American volumes constrained by limited capacity and strong contract coverage.
Hydro Q1: Upstream production rises as North American extrusion demand declines
Hydro's Q1 results show higher prices supporting margins despite weaker North American demand and ongoing Middle East curtailments.
Join SMU and AMU for a Community Chat with Mercury Resources CEO Anton Posner
Anton Posner, CEO of Mercury Resources, will join Steel Market Update and Aluminum Market Update for a Community Chat on Thursday, May 14, at 11 am ET.
Constellium Q1 shipments steady as automotive sheet tightness shifts mix
Constellium held shipments flat in Q1 as automotive sheet constraints reshaped mix, while higher metal prices and scrap spreads supported earnings.