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 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Aluminum Association’s Sustainability Specialist Speaks at 2008 China Aluminum ForumARLINGTON, Va., December 10, 2008 — The Aluminum Association took part in the 2008 China Aluminum Forum in Sanya, Hainan Province, China. Sustainability Specialist, Marshall Wang traveled to the country for the three-day conference. This year’s topic: Aluminum Industrial Players, How to Survive Financial Tsunami. The forum focused on the challenges the Chinese aluminum industry is currently facing. Some discussion topics included the global financial crisis and Chinese financial policy, Chinese aluminum consumption and prospect for its future market, mid-long term prospect for Chinese alumina supply and its impact on global market, and the increased cost of bauxite and what it means to aluminum production. Wang conducted a presentation on global sustainability challenges and possible opportunities for China's aluminum industry. He also participated in the Asia Pacific Partnership Aluminum Task Force meeting to discuss the next stages of the program, particularly PFC reduction and aluminum recycling. The partnership was formed by the national aluminum associations of Australia, Canada, China, India, Japan, Korea and the United States. Prior to joining The Aluminum Association, Wang received his Masters in Environmental Management from the University of Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies in New Haven, Connecticut. He is well-informed on climate change economics, environment, energy resource management, and cleaner production and greenhouse gas emissions. His research at Yale included life cycle assessment (LCA) and analyzing aluminum stocks and flows in Connecticut and in his native of China. In addition to The Aluminum Association’s support, a number of member and allied companies were involved in this year’s China Aluminum Forum including: co-host Rio Tinto Alcan, as well as Hydro Aluminum and Kam Kiu Al Group, and allied organizations including International Aluminum Institute, Japan Aluminum Association, and Australian Aluminum Council Ltd. # # # 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. |
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