Quickly analyze alloys and the chemistry of a wide variety of materials (solid and powder metals, polymers, wood, solutions, soil, ores, minerals and more) with Hitachi's X-MET8000 range of handheld X-ray fluorescence (HHXRF) analysers. 

With its natural, brilliant look, hard anodic structure, environmentally responsible production, and great ROI, anodized aluminum is an excellent choice for architectural exterior applications when quality control is desired.

S-5 has released its 2018 products brochure. The company’s aluminum and brass attachment products fit most standing seam and exposed fastener metal roof profiles, including most structural and architectural profiles, according to company officials. 

Shortly after the White House announced it was instituting tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross was on television, holding up cans of Campbell’s soup and Budweiser beer.

Prices for domestic and imported steel are increasing — in some cases more than the tariffs.

The new prices take effect immediately.

A 25 percent tax on imported steel and 10 percent duty on imported aluminum from the countries will take effect tomorrow.

The formal complaint starts a 60-day window where WTO will attempt to mediate an end to the dispute.

Hiroshige Seko, Japan’s minister of economic trade and industry, has said the U.S. decision to impose tariffs could disrupt the world’s markets for the two metals.

Officials with the European Union say it looks increasingly unlikely that they will be able to reach an agreement with the White House to permanently exempt the 28-nation bloc from the steel and aluminum tariffs.