Pulse
July 5, 2026
Edward Meir's week in review and thoughts on the week of July 6, 2026
Markets were somewhat adrift this past holiday-shortened week as there was not much meaningful news to go by.
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Howmet plans $70 million expansion in Texas
The Pittsburgh-based specialty engineering company plans to fund an approximately $70-million expansion to its Wichita Falls location.
AAC certification program issues first certificates
IAPMO’s Systems Certification Body has issued the first certificates under the Aluminum Anodizers Council’s program for anodized aluminum.
AMU’s monthly survey is out. What do you see happening in the market?
Help shape the conversation on the aluminum market by participating in AMU’s monthly survey, with the latest on lead times, imports, logistics, prices and more.
US aluminum scrap trade shifts as import growth accelerates
US aluminum scrap imports increased faster than exports through August, while similar tonnage gains kept net exports near year earlier levels.
Novelis Bay Minette produces first cold mill coil
Novelis produced the first cold mill coil at its Bay Minette, Alabama, rolling and recycling plant as commissioning continues toward 2027 shipments.
