FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Mandi Gustafson
703-358-2976
mgustafs@aluminum.org

The Aluminum Association Announces New Member Companies

ARLINGTON, Va., March 16, 2009 (News Release) — The Aluminum Association (AA) is proud to announce its newest company members, Besttransport.com, Inc., Falk-PLI Engineering and Surveying, Heartland Aluminum, Inc., and Vail Rubber Works, Inc.

“Every member brings its own prospective and vast knowledge of the industry, which helps to strengthen our core message,” said AA President Steve Larkin. “We are excited for these companies to join us in continuing to promote aluminum as the most sustainable and recyclable automotive, packaging and construction material in today’s market.”

Besttransport.com, Inc., located in Columbus, Ohio works to provide and service one of the largest collaborative transportation management system networks.  The company has more than 4,000 shipper and carrier members.  For nearly a decade Besttransport.com Inc. has helped shippers link their planning, tendering and billing processes directly to all of their carriers with a single connection.  The company has also assisted carriers in finding and accepting real loads from multiple new and existing customers within a single view.  For more information visit www.besttransport.com.
 
Falk-PLI Engineering and Surveying is a nationally recognized, innovative engineering and surveying firm serving the industrial, commercial and residential sectors.  Based in Portage, Indiana, the company implements sophisticated, cutting-edge laser tracking and laser scanning technologies: taking measurements with unprecedented speed and accuracy, generating 3D models and drawings of complex structures, and helping clients realize increased productivity and improved processes. For more information visit www.falk-pli.com.

Heartland Aluminum, Inc., located in Warren, Indiana, is a pioneer in producing 356 aluminum sows and ingots.  A number of manufacturers are using 356 secondary aluminum mixed with primary aluminum to help lower costs, while still maintaining a high-quality standard.  In addition to producing 356 aluminum sows and ingots, Heartland also purchases clean, scrap aluminum automotive wheels from the general public.  For more information visit www.heartlandaluminum.com.

Vail Rubber Works, Inc., with production facilities in St. Joseph, Michigan and Middletown, Ohio, provides custom-formulated rubber, polyurethane, and non-woven roll coverings and related products. With over one hundred years of experience, Vail Rubber is a complete roll service operation from new core construction to inspecting, repairing (including thermal spray capabilities in house), recovering, and millwright services, so the roll is installation-ready when it arrives at the customer’s dock.   For more information visit www.vailrubber.com.

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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.