Trends: Distribution of Processing Plants

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Trends / Distribution of Processing Plants

Aluminum processing mills are much less sensitive to the cost of electricity than primary smelters and are typically located near major markets. It is also common for large smelters to be part of an integrated operation, thus major foundries and processing mills are often located near smelters.

Locations of Major aluminum processing mills

(Foil, Sheet & Plate)

(Extrusions)

(Forging/Impacts, Powder & Paste)

(Wire, Drawing & Bare Cable)