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February 1st, 2012

Recycling aluminum has become fun with the solar-powered recycling robot, Dr. R.E. Cycler, that crushes aluminum beverage cans to prep them for recycling. The robot, whose full name is Dr. Robotic Environmentalist Cycler, is the latest creation of Florida Robotics, a company that makes entertainment and promotional robots to sell in the U.S. and 30 [...]

Hybrid Cars: A lesson in construction efficiency

January 24th, 2012

According to a recent article, in Metal Center News, consumers are shifting to hybrid cars because they are more fuel-efficient, and because the use of aluminum in their construction makes the cars lighter. The article projects growth through 2025 given consumer preference and the upcoming federal CAFE regulations that will vastly increase the miles-per-gallon requirements [...]

Aluminium Extrusions 101

January 17th, 2012

Thanks to the recent article, “Must Have Knowledge About Aluminium Extrusions,” we want to remind you what aluminum extrusions is – the manner in which aluminum is forced through different dies to get different shapes. Aluminum is the most common metal in the earth surface, and one of the advantages associated with getting aluminum extrusions [...]

U.S. Aluminum Association signs MOU with Aluminium Association of India

January 12th, 2012

According to a recent article, in Metal Construction News, The Aluminum Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Aluminium Association of India. The associations agreed to cooperate in the following areas: • Recycling: Exchange information on effective recycling programs in the transportation, packaging, and building and construction markets. • Sustainability: Promote aluminum as [...]

Nuggets of Truth: One Manufacturer Highlights the Management of her Extrusions Business

January 3rd, 2012

At Taber, we pride ourselves on being American made. As a recent article states, competition in foreign markets (China and Mexico) is always a constant consideration and choosing to remain an American made extrusion company is mark of our resilience and dedication to American innovation. As we kick of 2012 we wanted to touch upon [...]