Copper Rolling, Drawing, Extruding and Alloying in the US

Conducting Volatile Conditions

This industry is significantly volatile with demand coming from dwelling and non-dwelling construction, automobile manufacturing and equipment manufacturing, all of which tend to reflect the overall state of the economy. This industry enjoyed strong growth during the 1990s as communication technology expanded. These days, copper faces competition from both aluminum and fiber optic cable for telecommunications applications.

This industry consists of establishments primarily engaged in one or more of the following activities: recovering copper or copper alloys from scrap; alloying purchased copper; rolling, drawing, or extruding shapes, (e.g., bar, plate, sheet, strip, tube, and wire) from purchased copper; and recovering copper or copper alloys from scrap and rolling drawing, or extruding shapes in an integrated operation. 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.