Cover
Photo shows a common and daily practice of removing dross from an aluminum melting furnace by means of skimming with a forklift operated cleaning rake. Location: Jackson, Tennessee. (Photographer: John Peterman.)
Articles
World Secondary Aluminum Industry Annual Review
By Rudolf P. Pawlek
Page 6
Alcan Issoire Plate, Sheet, and Profile Plant — Well-Positioned for the 21st Century
By Michael Niedzinski and Philippe Lassince
Page 20
Registration of Aluminum Hardeners with The Aluminum Association
By Parvaneh Shafiee and Michael Skillingberg
Page 28
UC Rusal Reduces Environmental Impact Through R&D Initiatives: Interview with Victor Mann
By Anna Henry
Page 30
Asia Pacific Partnership PFC Task Force Visits China
By Alton Tabereaux and Sally Rand
Page 34
Standard or Precision — Tolerances Change the Rules
By Rick Liscomb
Page 36
The Evolution of the Smart Container: Achieving Isothermal Control in Extrusion
By Joseph C. Benedyk
Page 40
2008 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition Advances Green Technology
Page 48
ET ’08 Photo Layout
Page 54
TMS ’08 Photo Layout
Page 60