Jaguar, BMW Use Novelis 'Fusion' Technology
Jaguar's new XJ and BMW's 7 Series both incorporate multi-alloy aluminum sheet manufactured via Novelis' revolutionary 'Fusion' technology. Read »
Aluminum Takes Top Honors in Cans of the Year Awards
Aluminum cans took top honors at separate “Cans of the Year” awards in October: Exal’s 300-ml coil-to-can aluminum bottle earned Can of the Year at The Canmaker Summit, while a Boxal aluminum aerosol can, used to package an olive oil spray, earmed Aerobal's top award for 2009. Read »
Aluminum Extrusions Support Next-Generation Solar Plants
Hydro Aluminum will supply extruded aluminum frames, supports, legs, and connectors to Florida Power & Light to help build the first hybrid solar/fossil fuel energy plant in the world. Read »
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New Edition of 'Pink Sheets' Released
Now available for purchase from the Bookstore is the newest edition of 'Pink Sheets' - which provides designations and chemical composition limits for over 260 aluminum alloy castings and ingots registered with the Association. Order here »
Aluminum Standards and Data at Discount Price for Members
The U.S. and metric versions of Aluminum Standards and Data, and the U.S. CD version and the U.S./metric combo CD, are on sale at a discount price to Association members. Order here »
Association Opposes Duty-Free Imports of Aluminum Stranded Wires and Cables
Association leaders appeared before the U.S. Trade Representative to oppose a petition filed on behalf of Apar Industries to allow duty-free imports from India of aluminum stranded wire and cable. Read »
Energy/Life-Cycle Survey Assessments Due Back November 30
The Aluminum Association asks that all 2009 Energy and Life-Cycle Assessment Surveys sent to aluminum companies earlier this year be returned by November 30. Read »
Green Builders Hungry for Information on Aluminum in Sustainable Design
Attendees of the 'GreenBuild' exposition in Phoenix earlier this month proved eager for information on aluminum's use in sustainable building design, says the Association's EHS Director, Chuck Johnson (pictured below).
Novelis Earns KAB's 2009 'Vision For America' Award
Novelis was awarded Keep America Beautiful's 2009 Vision for America Award for its leadership in environmental issues, employee volunteerism, and its efforts to promote recycling in America and worldwide. Read »
