Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) announced that Saint Jean Industries S.A.S has been certified against the ASI Performance Standard V3.1 (2023). The facility produces aluminium automotive chassis components, using melting, foundry, forging, machining and assembly processes, with annual...
Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO), a subsidiary of Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited, has issued a public advisory urging citizens, employees, business partners and other stakeholders to remain alert to cyber fraud involving the unauthorised use of the company's identity. The company warned...
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The Aluminum Association's membership re-elected four members of the Board of Directors per the work of the Association's Nominating Committee chaired by Tony Farraj, Commercial Vice President for Global Can Sheet at Alcoa. The Association elected Jean Simon, President and Chief Executive Officer,...
Japan’s shipments of rolled-aluminum products dropped 2.5 percent in September, the second month of decline, an industry group said today. Supplies to domestic and export markets decreased to 158,835 metric tons last month from 162,913 tons a year earlier, the Japan Aluminium Association said in a...
Emirates Aluminium (EMAL) hosted the latest meeting of the Gulf Aluminium's Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) committee on 16 and 17 October. The committee is chaired by EMAL and representatives from all the aluminium producers in the Gulf region were given a tour of the flagship industrial...
A new study out confirmed that reducing vehicle weight with aluminum is the best overall enabler for significant efficiency increases. According to a release, the report specifically shows that achieving new higher fuel economy standards in the 50+ MPG range is possible by combining a range of...
The Aluminum Association has released the 2012 edition of the Standard Test Procedure for Aluminum Alloy Grain Refiners popularly known as TP-1. The test procedures described in the publication are used to determine the ability of grain refiners to reduce grain size during solidification of...
In a recent release from the Office of Washington Lieutenant Governor, Brad Owens, James Palmer, an economic development manager of the Washington State Department of Commerce is quoted as saying, “Think of composites as the new aluminum.” The aluminum industry begs to differ. Aluminum has been the...
The Global Business and Biodiversity Programme of IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) today presented to its members at the World Conservation Congress, the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) - a unique aluminium value chain initiative that will create the first Responsible...
The Aluminum Association announces the addition of its newest member, Epcon Industrial Systems, LP. Epcon Industrial Systems, LP joins the Association as an Associate member; Associate members are a critical part of the North American aluminum industry providing direct services to firms producing...
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), the Aluminum Association, and the Aluminum Anodizers Council (AAC) have released the program details for Aluminum Week 2012 in Chicago, Illinois. This event marks the third year of cooperation between the organizations to offer a program featuring comprehensive...
The Aluminum Association is touting the intensive use of its metal for the many benefits it offers consumers and the environment. According to the association’s Aluminum Transportation Group, aluminum use is at all-time-high and currently stands as the number two material used to make today’s...
Aiming to achieve optimal growth in the aluminium sector, the Mines Ministry will shortly appoint a consultant to prepare a National Aluminium Plan. "Eight consultancy firms had responded to the expression of interest we sought earlier. We have shortlisted five among them and they have made...
Patrick M. (Pat) Franc, President and CEO of Louisville, KY-based Tri-Arrows Aluminum, Inc., will immediately assume the vacant position of Chairman of The Aluminum Association through Fall of 2013, per a vote of the Association's Executive Committee. "Pat has extensive leadership experience within...
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), the leading association for information pertaining to aluminum extrusion applications, design and processes, has unveiled the latest resources available to designers, engineers, architects, academics and others. In June, the Council unveiled a newly redesigned...
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), the leading association dedicated to advancing aluminum extrusion applications, design and processes, has unveiled the latest resources available to designers, engineers, academics and others. In June, the Council unveiled a newly redesigned website and the...
Vice President for Environment, Health and Safety Charles Johnson testified before the House of Representative's Energy and Commerce Committee, Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy. The Association's testimony was related to the discussion draft bill entitled "The Increasing Manufacturing...
Germany's aluminium industry association Gesamtverband der Aluminium industry reported a decrease in aluminium production during the first quarter of 2012. Andreas Postler of GDA explains that this was expected and identifies the reason in the "weaker surrounding general economic conditions and the...
John Weritz has been named Vice President of Standards and Technology at the Aluminum Association, effective July 9. In this role Weritz will be responsible for the development and maintenance of industry standards for alloys, aluminum alloy/temper products, and structural applications. He will...
John Weritz has been named Vice President of Standards and Technology at the Aluminum Association, effective July 9th, Heidi Brock, President of the Aluminum Association, announced today. In this role Weritz will be responsible for the development and maintenance of industry standards for alloys,...
