From the Wright brothers' use of aluminum in their engine of their first biplane to NASA's use of an aluminum-lithium alloy in the Orion spacecraft—aluminum has created the potential for humans to fly both around the earth and into space.

Aluminum cans are the infinitely recyclable and the most sustainable beverage package on the market. They  chill quickly, provide a superior metal canvas to print on and, perhaps most important, protect the flavor and integrity of our favorite beverages.

Aluminum offers the fastest, safest, most environmentally friendly and value-added way to increase vehicle performance, boost fuel efficiency, extend battery range and reduce emissions.

Aluminum is recognized as one of the most energy efficient and sustainable construction materials. It's estimated that more than 60%of the aluminum used in buildings today comes from recycled material.

Aluminum is the preferred material for electricity transmission and distribution uses. AA-8000 series aluminum alloy conductors have a great track record of 50 years of reliable field installations.

Home appliances and consumer technology—the washing machine, dryer, refrigerator and laptop—exist as they are today because of aluminum's light weight, structural strength and thermal characteristics.

Foil's uses have grown over the past 100 years to a nearly endless count. From Christmas tree ornaments to spacecraft insulation, TV dinners to medicine packets—aluminum foil has improved both our products and our lives.

With aluminum in its second century of widespread use, new and innovative technologies continue to grow its market potential. Solar panel nanotechnology, aluminum-ion batteries and more will help open and grow new and innovative markets in the 21^st century.