Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
After suffering through the recession and low downstream demand from major industries, aluminum manufacturers will begin to experience growth again. A revival in car and automobile manufacturing will particularly boost demand, as automakers employ more aluminum in their process to make lighter and more fuel-efficient cars... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Locations Chapter
The Southeast region of the United States is the major alumina and aluminum producing area, accounting for nearly a quarter of industry establishments. The other major producing areas are the West (18.4% of establishments), the Mid-Atlantic (17.3%) and the Great Lakes (13.9%). The Plains region accounts for 7.6% of establishments and the Southwest comprises about 7.4%. The Southwest also features relatively large facilities, since its share of industry employment (12.0%) is far larger than its share of establishments. The Rocky Mountains and New England account for 6.2% and 5.8% of industry establishments, respectively. The regional distribution of industry activity has remained stable over the past five years... purchase to read more