Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) introduced two new flagship models — the GR GT and GR GT3. Developed in collaboration with professional drivers, these prototypes embody the company’s philosophy of making ever-better motorsport-bred cars. The GR GT was conceived as a road-legal race car, while the GR GT3 is a competition model built to meet international […]
By Duncan Crowdis, Alexandria Industries and the Aluminum Extruders Council’s Workforce Development Apprenticeship Initiative. The shortage of talent and skills in the North American manufacturing sector is not new. The challenge has been growing and is well documented. According to research by both The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte, out of a forecasted need for 3.8 […]
The development of Sharp began with three key elements: a newly acquired press brake, a workshop surrounded by lakes, and a shared interest in boats. Constructed from folded aluminum sheet, the experimental kayak features a double-wall hull that provides structural rigidity and buoyancy while creating its distinctive angular appearance. The idea for the kayak was […]
Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA) reported progress in restoring production at the company’s Al Taweelah site at the Khalifa Economic Zone Abu Dhabi. The facilities — including the aluminum smelter and alumina refinery — were damaged by Iranian attacks that occured on on March 28. Following the attacks, EGA had significant volumes of metal on the […]
Talica, a U.S.-based surface science technology platform, acquired Hard Anodize, Inc., a Minneapolis-area provider of precision aluminum anodizing and specialized surface treatment services supporting the aerospace, defense, medical device, and other high-performance industrial markets. “We are incredibly excited to welcome Hard Anodize to Talica,” said Paul Belliveau, CEO of Talica. “Talica was formed with the […]
Sortera Technologies, Inc. started up and achieved full operation of its second state-of-the-art scrap processing facility in Lebanon, TN, which is located in the heart of the Southern U.S. automotive manufacturing corridor. Utilizing Sortera’s proprietary AI-driven sorting technology, the facility will transform mixed-alloy scrap into high-value aluminum scrap for the automotive, construction, and aerospace industries. […]
RevoCast Aluminum Billets, owned by Vitrum Glass Group, started operation of its new aluminum billet casting facility in Langley, British Columbia, Canada. Originally announced in May 2025, the new facility recycles aluminum scrap into high quality billet for the next generation of manufacturing. “Launching this facility is a defining milestone for my group of companies,” […]
The U.S. has seen heavy investment in secondary aluminum recycling capacity in recent years in order to address increased demand for low-carbon aluminum products. With secondary production accounting for 84% of total U.S. aluminum production in 2024 (representing 3.6 million tons of the 4.27 million total), this trend is likely to continue. However, this growth […]
