Released on = November 22, 2006, 9:24 pm

Press Release Author = RNCOS

Industry = Industrial

Press Release Summary = Aluminum is finding place in almost every sector. US
packaging industry is one of the major Aluminum consumers that accounts for around
28% of the total consumption. This sector primarily relies on secondary Aluminum to
meet its demand.

Press Release Body = Aluminum is fast gaining preference over other metals as it is
lightweight, strong and can be produced easily. The worldwide Aluminum production
recorded a strong growth rate of 6.6% (approx 32 Million Ton) in 2005. The growth
trend is continuing at an estimated annual rate of about 33.3 Million Ton in 2006.

The Aluminum is derived from various sources. The primary feedstock for Aluminum
metal, alumina (Aluminum oxide), is refined from bauxite ore. Scrap Aluminum forms a
major share, (30%) of the America’s Aluminum supply. Out of this 30%, recycled
Aluminum cans forms 1/5th of the raw material.

Aluminum has found uses in diverse fields. It is the 3rd most widely used material
in automobiles. In US, 39% of the total Aluminum is used in transportation sector.
The second largest consumer of Aluminum is packaging industry that stands at 28%.

RNCOS has recently published a report “US Aluminum Market (2006)” that gives an
overview of the existing situation in the US Aluminum industry. According to the
research analyst of RNCOS, packaging industry is one of the premier Aluminum
consuming sectors. This sector comprises of products like food containers, beverage
cans and institutional and household foil. Packaging industry mainly relies on
secondary Aluminum (recycled Aluminum). This high market share is because of the
change in habits of US citizens who are now realizing the advantages of recycled
Aluminum as an energy-saving and cost-efficient procedure of Aluminum production.

The market research report also addresses the following facts and issues:

- Trends and developments in production, market value, consumption, price etc in US
Aluminum Market
- Demand and supply situation of Aluminum and its raw material Bauxite
- Analysis of primary and secondary Aluminum production
- Cost of labor and Energy available in various states of US
- Success aspect of Aluminum Industry in US
- Challenges associated with US Aluminum industry

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