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The Briefing—May 16, 2013

ASSOCIATION HEADLINES

Aluminum in the News

Thank You, Steve Jobs—The Man Who Made Aluminum Cool Again

A recent article in Metal Bulletin noted that Steve Jobs "changed the face of consumer electronics and with it the consumer's perception of aluminium." As a result, aluminum is increasingly seen as a cornerstone of modern design. 

Community Involvement

Cans for the Community and CANtest Increase Recycling Awareness

While the recycling rate for aluminum cans increased to 65.1 percent last year, two programs are working hard to drive that rate even higher and do some good in the community at the same time. 

Member News

Association Board Member Named Woman of Influence

Lisa Scheller, Chairman of Silberline Manufacturing Company and an Aluminum Association Board Member, was one of 28 women to receive a Lehigh Valley Business "Women of Influence" award—recognizing women who are influential in their companies, industries and communities. 

Aluminum Transportation Group

Missed Our Webinar? Check Out the Presentation Here

The Aluminum Transportation Group held a webinar May 1 to discuss its recently released aluminum-intensive vehicle study, which concluded that an all-aluminum vehicle is superior to high-strength steel in dropping weight and boosting fuel economy. 

Staff News

New VP of Business Information & Statistics Announced

Timothy Gill, formerly Director of Economics for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, has been named the Aluminum Association's new Vice President of Business Information & Statistics. 

Aluminum Association Seeks New Vice President for Public Affairs

The Aluminum Association is seeking a Vice President of Public Affairs to direct all policy communication activities, advocacy strategies and press relations. 

Health & Safety

Casthouse Safety Workshop Wrap-Up

The Aluminum Association conducted its Regional Casthouse Safety Workshop May 1-2 in Phoenix. Sixty-five attendees were on hand to receive the most up-to-date information on scrap handling, charging safety, combustible dust and related health and safety issues. 

Government Affairs

Hill Visits and 179D Tax Credit

Association staff and member company representatives continued their campaign to meet with new members of Congress and key Committees on Capitol Hill this month. New energy efficiency legislation has been the focus of recent visits. 

Industry News

Industry Digest for the Week of May 16

This week's summary of the latest news and information impacting the industry features stories on Constellium filing for an initial public offering of stock and Novelis' release of the evercan can sheet, which contains 90 percent recycled material. 

EVENTS

Third Annual 'Aluminum Summit'

Aluminum Summit Heads Up List of Upcoming Industry Conferences

AMM's Aluminum Summit, which will be held June 20-21 at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel, heads up an active and exciting schedule of aluminum-related conferences this summer and fall. 

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