Summary: Century Aluminum has officially begun “hot metal” production at its expanded Mt. Holly facility in South Carolina. This expansion increases total U.S. primary aluminium production by 10%. For extrusion manufacturers, this represents a critical move toward securing a domestic supply chain of raw billets, reducing reliance on volatile international shipping routes currently affected by […]
Summary: A new industry report highlights that the global aluminium extrusion market is set to surpass $100 billion this year. For manufacturers, the key takeaway is the dominance of Mill-Finished Extrusions, which now hold a 50.1% market share due to high demand in the construction and automotive sectors. The report also notes that the 6000 […]
Summary: Prices on the LME have surged to historic levels this week due to intensifying supply concerns in the Middle East, a region responsible for roughly 9% of global output. With the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and damage to key smelting facilities like the Al Taweelah plant, analysts are warning of a significant […]
Summary: Century Aluminum has officially begun hot metal production at its expanded Mt. Holly, S.C. facility. This project is expected to increase total U.S. primary aluminium production by 10% by June 2026. For North American extrusion firms, this increase in domestic supply, coupled with the upcoming Oklahoma smelter project (in partnership with EGA), provides a […]
Summary: The global aluminium extrusion market is estimated to reach a valuation of $100.7 billion in 2026. A significant takeaway for manufacturers is that Mill-Finished Extrusions are expected to dominate the market with a 50.1% share this year, driven by their cost-effectiveness in construction and automotive sectors. The report also highlights that the 6000 Series […]
Summary: Benchmark three-month aluminium on the London Metal Exchange (LME) rose to $3,643 per metric ton, hitting its highest level since March 2022. The market is reacting to a looming supply deficit triggered by regional instability in the Middle East, a hub that accounts for roughly 18% of global exports (excluding China). For extrusion manufacturers, […]
Summary: Analysts estimate a global aluminium supply deficit of approximately 900,000 metric tons for Q2 2026. This is largely driven by the ongoing blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and physical damage to Middle Eastern smelting facilities (EGA and Alba). For manufacturers, this has pushed LME prices to hover around $3,600/t, placing immense pressure on […]
Summary: Australia’s largest extruder, Capral Aluminium, has been awarded significant funding to replace a 40-year-old gas-fired furnace at its Bremer Park extrusion facility with a state-of-the-art fully electric furnace system. The project aims to increase energy efficiency from 20% to over 90% and reduce Scope 1 emissions by 973 tonnes of $CO_2$ annually. This move […]
Summary: Effective this week, new U.S. trade proclamations have adjusted tariff treatments for aluminum, steel, and copper. The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) has issued a member alert regarding these changes, which specifically target derivative articles. Manufacturers should review their import/export portfolios as the 50% ad valorem duty rate now applies to specific categories to protect […]
Summary: Major industry player Capral Aluminum is phasing out gas-fired furnaces in favor of fully electric systems at its Bremer Park facility. This move is designed to improve operational efficiency and align with global “Green Aluminum” standards. As an extrusion firm, adopting similar electric thermal technologies could become a competitive necessity for decarbonizing the supply […]