north america
Domestic aluminium demand on the up in North America
The Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing that demand for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) increased 5.2% year-over-year through the first half of 2024.
Aluminum Association applauds Canadian tariffs on Chinese imports
The Aluminum Association has applauded a plan announced by the Canadian government to impose a 25% tariff (or “surtax”) on certain aluminium and aluminium products imported from China.
Aluminum Association supports efforts by the US and Mexico to rein in unfair metal trade
Under the agreement, aluminium products smelted and cast in Belarus, China, Iran and Russia will no longer be permitted to enter the US under an exemption that Mexico enjoys as part of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
Novelis announces executive leadership appointments
Novelis, sustainable aluminium solutions provider and a world leader in aluminium rolling and recycling, has announced executive leadership appointments in key regions and roles.
Domestic aluminium demand shows signs of industry rebound
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates showing demand for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) increased 4.3% year-over-year through the first quarter of 2024.
OEE Container Technology celebrates King’s Award
OEE Container Technology, a leader in providing engineering services to the global food and beverage can manufacturing industry, is celebrating its receipt of the King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade.
North American aluminium demand down in 2023
As part of its monthly Aluminum Situation statistical report, the Aluminum Association released preliminary estimates showing a 3.9% contraction in year-over-year demand for the aluminium industry in North America in 2023.
At the Hart of can design
CanTech International speaks to Sébastien Prévost, head of CX at Hart Print, about the Quebec-based company’s digital printing journey, expansion and ethos. Alex Rivers reports
CRU makes new aluminium appointment
CRU Group has appointed Kaustubh Chandorkar as its new head of North America analysis, aluminium.
Novelis enters agreement with AMP for aluminium beverage can sheet
Under the contract, Novelis will supply aluminum beverage packaging sheet to Ardagh’s metal production facilities in North America.
Domestic aluminium demand in NA down in Q3 2023
The Aluminum Association has released preliminary estimates showing demand that for the aluminium industry in North America (US and Canada) declined 4.4% through the first three quarters of 2023.
North American aluminium associations call for increased import monitoring
The Aluminum Association, Instituto Mexicano del Aluminio and the Aluminium Association of Canada have called for continued tariff-free trade, increased import monitoring and stronger trade enforcement in a letter to trade officials in Canada, Mexico and the US.
DRT Holdings to acquire Custom Machining Corporation
DRT Holdings, LLC, which provides specialised manufacturing solutions to the metal packaging, aerospace, and precision industrial segments, announced that it has acquired Custom Machining Corporation (CMC).
Novelis to supply aluminium beverage can sheet to Ball
Novelis Inc. has announced that in early 2023 it signed a new anchor customer contract with aluminium can maker Ball Corporation in North America.