About the Association

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. The Association provides leadership to the industry through its programs and services and assists in achieving the industry's environmental, societal, and economic objectives.  Member companies operate more than 200 plants in the United States, with many conducting business worldwide.   

Aluminum Association Mission

The Aluminum Association will provide value to its membership through its leadership and services in aggressively promoting the growth of the aluminum industry globally by:

• Continuously strengthening aluminum's position versus competitive materials.
  
• Developing, maintaining and promoting global standards that achieve customer requirements for aluminum product applications.
  
• Representing the interests of its membership to the U.S. and international governments.
  
• Providing research and education to actively address community and employee environmental, health and safety issues.
  
• Gathering and presenting data, statistics, and other information about the aluminum industry in an accurate and timely manner.
  
• And by...leveraging industry strength by establishing stronger domestic and global alliances.