Jaguar, BMW Use Novelis' Fusion [TM] Technology
Jaguar's new XJ and BMW's 7 Series both incorporate multi-alloy aluminum sheet manufactured via Novelis' revolutionary Fusion [TM] technology. Read »
Aluminum Takes Top Honors in Cans of the Year Awards
Aluminum cans took top honors at separate “Cans of the Year” awards in October: Exal’s 300-ml coil-to-can aluminum bottle earned Can of the Year at The Canmaker Summit, while a Boxal aluminum aerosol can, used to package an olive oil spray, earmed Aerobal's top award for 2009. Read »
Aluminum Extrusions Support Next-Generation Solar Plants
Hydro Aluminum will supply extruded aluminum frames, supports, legs, and connectors to Florida Power & Light to help build the first hybrid solar/fossil fuel energy plant in the world. Read »
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Recycling One Can Saves the Energy Used to Watch the Super Bowl
The owner of the Bud Light 'beer can house' - made famous in an advertisement during the Super Bowl - should know that recycling just one of his aluminum cans saves enough energy to power a TV for the three hours it took to watch the big game. Read »
Microbreweries Moving to Aluminum Cans
According to Bon Appétit magazine, nearly 75 breweries in the U.S. and Canada have moved their premium beers to aluminum cans, citing the can's versatility, its ability to deliver a better tasting beer, and its lower environmental impact. Read »
Auto/Truck Makers Should Pursue Lighter Vehicles to Boost Fuel Efficiency
ATG Chairman Randall Scheps applauded the Obama Administration's award of $187 million in grants to encourage implementation of fuel-efficient technology. Read »
New Edition of 'Pink Sheets' Released
Now available for purchase from the Bookstore is the newest edition of 'Pink Sheets' - which provides designations and chemical composition limits for over 260 aluminum alloy castings and ingots registered with the Association. Order here »
125 Million Aluminum Cans Recycled for 'Cans for Cash'
More than 40 cities collected over 125 million used aluminum beverage cans in October as part of the 'Cans for Cash' challenge program. Read »
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Interested in Auto Weight-Saving Strategies?
Check out the Aluminum Association's FREE webinar replay to find out how aluminum applications in commercial vehicles can save money, increase cargo capacity and reduce emissions. Listen »
Aluminum Association's Sustainability Kit Takes Top Prize in All-Media Contest!
The Aluminum Association has received the Gold Award for its entry in the "Press Information Kit"’ category of Association TRENDS’ 2009 All-Media Contest. Read »
