Following the introduction of the aluminum-bodied Ford F-150, GM announced that it plans to introduce a largely aluminum-bodied truck by 2018, reports the Wallstreet Journal (WSJ). “The push to develop what the industry calls an ‘aluminum intensive’ large pickup marks an apparent change of direction for GM, which has pursued smaller and lighter weight steel-bodied […]
The Reynolds Aluminum “House of Ease” features aluminum shingles, siding, duct work, and foil insulation.
Photo by Rick Kimpel (Creative Commons) The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI), led by the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) and key aluminum industry representatives, is working to set forth a global standard for sustainable aluminum production. The ASI Standard will define environmental and social criteria that can be applied to all stages of […]
The ALUMINIUM 2014 Conference will be held in conjunction with the ALUMINIUM 2014 exhibition on October 7-9, 2014 in Duesseldorf, Germany. The conference motto is “Aluminium – material for the future” and it will present various applications of aluminum currently in use along with possible further developments that will make future products even lighter, higher […]
February 13 – “Aluminium financing deals to keep metal locked up in LME -Rio Tinto,” Reuters February 14 – “Warehouse firms walk away from reforming London Metal Exchange,” Reuters “A bid by the London Metal Exchange (LME) to ensure clients can obtain aluminium faster from owners of warehouses in its global network risks eroding its […]
Alcoa Fastening Systems released a new corporate video showcasing the company’s business of providing fastening systems for the aerospace and heavy transportation sectors.
“Steel Industry Feeling Stress as Automakers Turn to Aluminum” A recent New York Times article, “Steel Industry Feeling Stress as Automakers Turn to Aluminum,” looks at the impact of aluminum’s growth in the automotive on the steel industry. Carmakers’ shift to aluminum has raised apprehension among steel makers, which have been fighting an increasingly uphill battle […]
The International Hard Anodizing Association (IHAA) is worldwide organization dedicated to the development and promotion of hardcoat anodizing. The IHAA 15th Technical Symposium will be held September 24-26, 2014 at the Sheraton Lincoln Harbor Hotel overlooking the New York City skyline. The IHAA will feature presentations in the following five general topic areas: Research into […]
The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) posted an update on its ongoing work on the Chinese imports case, which looks to achieve and maintain the fair trade for aluminum extruders in the U.S. The announcement looks at the first annual Administrative Review, which came to an end in late 2013, as well as what can be expected […]
