FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mandi Gustafson
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mgustafs@aluminum.org

The Aluminum Association Releases 2009 Buyer's Guide

ARLINGTON, Va., February 24, 2009 - (News Release) - The Aluminum Association has released its 2009 Buyer’s Guide.

“The Aluminum Now 2009 Buyer’s Guide is the all-in-one reference tool for anyone who does business in the North American aluminum industry,” said President Steve Larkin.

Completely updated for 2009, the sixth annual Aluminum Now Buyer’s Guide includes sales contacts, addresses, and company information on:

• Almost 150 primary ingot, recycled ingot, and master alloys manufacturers;
• More than 200 extruders;
• 125 companies specializing in drawing stock, bare wire, pigments and powder, forgings and impacts, ACSR and bare cable, and insulated/covered wire and cable;
• Almost 200 non-ferrous casting foundries;
• 100 aluminum distributors; and
• Over 350 suppliers to the industry—ranging from coil coaters to lubricant manufacturers to makers of protective apparel.

To order the Buyer’s Guide visit www.aluminum.org/bookstore.  The price of the Guide is $25 for members of The Aluminum Association and $40 for non-members, plus shipping and handling.  The Association accepts Visa, MasterCard and American Express cards.

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The Aluminum Association, based in Arlington, Virginia, works globally to aggressively promote aluminum as the most sustainable and recyclable automotive, packaging and construction material in today’s market. The Association represents U.S. and foreign-based primary producers of aluminum, aluminum recyclers and producers of fabricated products, as well as industry suppliers. Member companies operate more than 200 plants in the United States, with many conducting business worldwide.