Alumina and Aluminum Production and Processing in the US

Aluminum Vertically Down

Major technological improvements in this highly globalized, but declining industry have related to automated systems which have reduced wastage and permitted closer tolerances in rolling and cutting. Being reasonably volatile, a high degree of vertical integration amongst existing participants means a capital intensive approach. This metal might be the second most sought after in terms of versatility, but there's certainly high barriers for manufacturing to overcome.

This industry consists of firms mainly engaged in refining bauxite into alumina, smelting alumina to produce aluminum, recovering aluminum from scrap, producing aluminum plate, sheet, foil, extrusions or other rolled and drawn aluminum products. This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.