Released on: March 11, 2008, 4:16 am

Press Release Author: Shushmul Maheshwari

Industry: Industrial

Press Release Summary: The new report, “US Aluminum Market Analysis” by
RNCOS is an elaborate study of the aluminum market in the US. It rationally
discusses the past and current performance of the market and looks into its future
prospects.

Press Release Body: The new report, “US Aluminum Market Analysis” by
RNCOS is an elaborate study of the aluminum market in the US. It rationally
discusses the past and current performance of the market and looks into its future
prospects. This report helps the clients to analyze the trends and the developments
in the US aluminum market vis-à-vis the global scenario.

The US aluminum industry depends on a variety of economic factors and its future
performance is difficult to predict. The forecast given in this report is not based
on a complex economic model, but is intended as a guide to the direction in which
the market is likely to move.

For our research purpose, the market has been defined in terms of primary aluminum
production.

Market Analysis

In terms of both its positive economic and environmental impact, the aluminum
industry remains one of the most significant success stories nationally as well as
internationally. Due to its benefit, the aluminum industry will shine in future. The
global consumption of aluminum products, both upstream and downstream, is expected
to double by 2020 annually.

The aluminum industry of the US is the world\'s largest single producer of primary
aluminum. The US industry operates over 300 plants in 35 states, produces more than
23 Billion pounds of metal annually, and employs over 145,000 people with an annual
payroll of about US$ 5 Billion. Aluminum is one of the few products and industries
left in America that truly impacts every community in the country, either through
physical plants and facilities, recycling, heavy industry, or consumption of
consumer goods.

Key Players

This section provides an overview of the key facts and financial position of players
like Alcoa Inc., Alcan Inc., Century Aluminum Company, Aleris International Inc. and
Novelis Inc.

Key Issues & Facts Analyzed

- What are the trends in the US aluminum market with respect to market value,
production, consumption, price etc?
- What is import and export situation of aluminum in the country?
- What is the cost of energy and labor in various US states?
- What are the various avenues for growth for aluminum industry in the US?
- What are the challenges associated with this industry?

Research Methodology Used

Information Sources

Information has been sourced from books, newspapers, trade journals, and white
papers, industry portals, government agencies, trade associations, monitoring
industry news and developments, and through access to more than 3000 paid databases.

Analysis Methods

The analysis method includes ratio analysis, historical trend analysis, linear
regression analysis using software tools, judgmental forecasting, and cause and
effect analysis.

About RNCOS:

RNCOS, incorporated in the year 2002, is an industry research firm. It has a team of
industry experts who analyze data collected from credible sources. They provide
industry insights and analysis that helps corporations to take timely and accurate
business decision in today\'s globally competitive environment.

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