Environmental Crackdowns Hurt Aluminum Consumption, SMM Survey 

SHANGHAI, Aug. 29 (SMM) – Aluminum consumption is hit by environmental protection checks in Zhejiang, SMM finds.

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SMM learned at least 7 small and medium aluminum extrusion producers in Zhejiang have shut down. 

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It is rare for aluminum plate and strip producers to halt production completely. Instead, most aluminum plate and strip producers simply close melting & casting workshops and keep cold-rolling lines still in operation. 

However, many decorative spray coating plate producers have closed, which hurt demand for aluminum plate and strip.    

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