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Positive Forecast for 2012 Aluminum Market Despite Speculation
December 9th, 2011 According to a recent Metal Miner article, 2012 US Metal Markets are looking promising despite recent media “concerns” broadcasted in Q4 2011. Quoting Tim Hayes, an analyst for Davenport and Company’s global market and domestic economies, media reports have discolored the outlook for future growth; and contrary to their reports, there will be growth in [...]
There’s More to America Recycles Day than Meets the Eye
November 23rd, 2011 The results are in from America Recycles Day! As a following up to last week’s post announcing the yearly event, an article was released this week detailing the success of this year’s campaign, which garnered nearly 3 million aluminum cans for the benefit of local charities. Since its inception in 2003, the Industry challenge has [...]
America Recycles Day
November 16th, 2011 This Tuesday, November 14th was “America Recycles Day,” spearheaded by The Aluminum Association. Praising the material the Association said, “Aluminum’s recyclability and durability means that 75% of all aluminum ever produced is still in use today.” As one of the most recycled materials on the planet- it is also one of the most energy efficient [...]
Aluminum Industry & Company Leaders Advocate for Better Recycling Practices
November 9th, 2011 Over the past decade Americans have become increasingly more engaged with the benefits of recycling but more work is to be done if the nation is to reach a lofty goal set by the aluminum industry and the Alcoa Alcoa company, a leading producer of primary and fabricated aluminum. “In 2008, Alcoa took up the [...]
Leaders in Manufacturing call for Increased US Competitiveness
November 3rd, 2011 The Jacksonville Journal’s recent article recapping the Clinton Global Initiative in New York, states that Andrew Liveris, CEO of Dow Chemical, has been concerned that the “country is rapidly falling behind its [manufacturing] competitors overseas.” And furthermore that America is facing an all out crisis within the industry. While Liveris’ quotes were stern and straightforward, [...] |