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Coverage dated October 28, 2021 to October 29, 2021

Aluminum shortage puts dent in license plate supply

Headline from The Columbian

HELENA, Mont. — Montana has become the latest state to stop making license plates because of disruption in the U.S. aluminum supply — another example of supply chain problems caused by the pandemic.

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  1. Omaha World-Herald

    Aluminum shortage disrupts Montana license plate production (opens Omaha World-Herald)

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    Omaha World-Herald's feed description

    HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana has become the latest state to stop making license plates because of disruption in the U.S. aluminum supply — another example of supply chain problems

  2. Billings Gazette

    Montana license plate production affected by aluminum shortage (opens Billings Gazette)

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    Billings Gazette's feed description

    Montana's license plate factory produces about 750,000 license plates per year for Montana motorists in all 56 counties.

  3. The Columbian

    Aluminum shortage puts dent in license plate supply (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    HELENA, Mont. — Montana has become the latest state to stop making license plates because of disruption in the U.S. aluminum supply — another example of supply chain problems caused by the pandemic.

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