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12/22/2024 11:46:15 pm

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Aluminum

Investment firm Zhongwang USA LLC has agreed to buy Ohio-based aluminum company Aleris Corp for $2.33 billion including debt.

Chinese-Backed Zhongwang USA Snaps Up Aleris Corp

Investment firm Zhongwang USA LLC has agreed to buy Ohio-based aluminum company Aleris Corp for $2.33 billion including debt, the Chinese aluminum maker backed by Liu Zhongtian said on Monday, marking the biggest deal a Chinese firm has offered for a US metals producer.

base metals

Smelters find ways to cope amid China’s overproduction

China's overproduction has prompted demands for alternative smelters and production cuts. Outside China, forced smelter closures and pressured prices has led several Western aluminum producers to accuse China of unfair competition.

Ford F-350

Ford Motor Corp. Banks On Full Aluminum Body To F-Series Super Duty Trucks In 2017 [Watch Detailed First Look Video]

Ford is currently developing interesting plans on its new models of Super Duty trucks. Ford's Super Duty F-series trucks bound to be released on 2017 will come in a new aluminum body, Journal Gazette reported.

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