Ball Corporation is moving forward in it plans to acquire all of the outstanding shares of Rexam in a cash and stock transaction, first announced in February 2015. The two companies have complementary metal beverage packaging product offerings and strong cultural compatibility. The combined company will have pro forma 2014 revenue of approximately $15 billion and approximately […]
The Orbit Pavilion is a unique aluminum structure that reflects the trajectory of satellites orbiting the Earth. When NASA presented Jason Klimoski and Lesley Chang of Brooklyn, New Yortk, architecture studio StudioKCA with the challenge, the architects were inspired by the experience of placing a shell next to your ear and “listening to the ocean,” constructing an […]
Jaguar introduced its 2016 product offerings, representing The Next Generation of Jaguar. All of the 2016 vehicles — including two new models, F-PACE and XE, as well as the XF, XJ, and F-TYPE — will feature advanced aluminum construction, providing lighter weight, increased strength, and improved handling. F-PACE Debuted at the 2015 Frankfurt Motor Show, the […]
Alcoa is entering upon a multi-year transformation with the plan to separate into two independent, publicly-traded companies — an Upstream company and a Value-Added company. “Inventing and reinventing has defined our company throughout its 126-year history,” said Klaus Kleinfeld, chairman and chief executive officer, Alcoa. “In the last few years, we have successfully transformed Alcoa to […]
Novelis is celebrating the 75th anniversary of its plant in Kingston, Ontario, Canada with a number of public events taking place the week of Sept. 12-19, featuring past and present employees, local residents, and government officials. As an integral facility in Novelis’ North American operations, the plant produces aluminum for automotive, transportation, and other industrial […]
