14 02, 2012

Aluminum Extrusions and the Green Building Movement

2015-06-18T15:33:39+00:00February 14th, 2012|

When it comes to the search for environmentally friendly materials, aluminum extrusions surpass environmental guidelines.

 

Aluminum is one of the most common materials used in modern architecture, and, according to a piece on AmpedArticles.com, “As this metal alloy is capable of being extruded in hot or cold process, industry makers claim that this is much more beneficial in construction industry than any other metals used today.”

Extrusion can give utmost durability and using the metal alloy in the process of extrusion makes it highly eco-friendly. Aluminium is regarded as a great structural metal and is highly recyclable, helping to create a sustainable environment.

Click here to read the original article and learn more about how aluminum extrusions can be vital aspects in green building movement.

17 01, 2012

Aluminium Extrusions 101

2015-06-18T15:33:39+00:00January 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 from extrusions is that it that extrusion is a very simple and economical and environmentally friendly process.  As the article states, “The aluminum is forced up several dies and voila! Multiple shapes appear.”

Click here to read the original article and learn more about aluminium extrusions.

12 01, 2012

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

2015-06-18T15:33:40+00:00January 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 a sustainable material in the transportation, packaging and building and construction markets.
• Use Market Demand Data Exchange and Report Improvement: Exchange information on end use demand in the transportation, packaging, and building and construction markets, as well as data gathering techniques to improve the timeliness and accuracy of reports.
• Health and Safety Benchmarking: Exchange information on health and safety programs to promote and improve best practices.

Click here to read the original article and learn more about the metal construction market in 2012.

3 01, 2012

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

2017-01-26T23:37:31+00:00January 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 a recent article which features fellow American made manufacturer, Stacy Wilson of MillworX Precision Machining, who was recently interviewed regarding the ebb and flow of her company. Her responses resonated with our American made message and as such we wanted to share some nuggets of that piece that are in line with our mission at Taber.

Like MillworX Precision Machining, Taber believes that the best days are “when the customer is satisfied” and as such, we strive to offer products that go above and beyond traditional extrusion offerings. Another great point shared by Wilson is that, “To be a top-graded manufacturer you have to have a 100 percent performance record.” At Taber we pride ourselves on excellent customer service and internal performance- giving each and every client the best product possible. Lastly, we take the utmost pride in the fact that we “make complicated parts every day, that have to be touched by a lot of people.” Our teams of skilled experts are the integral facets of our business and our products celebrate their talent and skill everyday in the marketplace.

CLICK HERE to read the original article and learn more about American made extrusion companies.

30 12, 2011

Positive Predictions for Q1 2012 US Aluminum Extrusion Market

2017-01-26T23:37:31+00:00December 30th, 2011|

According to a recent article, the aluminum extrusion industry is in a growth period as “many remelters are sold out through January

[2012].”  Forecasters furthermore claim that “pent-up demand [for] next year’s [product]” will yield anywhere between a 10-15% increase in comparison to last year’s Q1 results.

Spikes in sales started in November and are scheduled to last into Q2. Despite this fact some business owners are weary of a potential backslide within the market but overall the majority of industry professionals do not believe this will happen. “Assuming no significant economic setback,” extrusion demand next year will be up 2-3% on the low side and 6-7%” on the high, one professional claimed.

Overall manufacturers believe “demand in 2012 [will be] even better than 2011” because “indications in the economy” are “trending in the right direction.” Especially when you look at the housing and car manufacturing industries.

CLICK HERE to read the original article and learn more about the positive predictions for Q1 2012.

20 12, 2011

Industry News: New Aluminum Smartphone & Tablet Cases Inspired by Aerospace Designs

2017-01-26T23:37:31+00:00December 20th, 2011|

Are you in the market for a new smartphone or tablet this Christmas? Then you’ll want to know about a new line of innovative accessories debuting this Winter by San Francisco based startup, EDGE, featuring aluminum construction.  The company is launching their “introductory line of premium accessories,” i.e. smartphone and tablet cases made out of “high-strength aluminum,” that is guaranteed to protect your tech device.

What makes these accessories innovative?

“EDGE Design’s case boasts a unique patented chassis design with a polymer band that suspends the phone or tablet inside the case, preventing the metal from shortcutting the antennas and providing shock absorption if the device is dropped.” In addition to the design- “a unique serial number is engraved in each EDGE™ case to guarantee authenticity and streamline the process of product registration, which extends the owner’s warranty from 12 to 24 months.”

While the device’s concept was devised to fill an need in the marketplace- the physical design was inspired by the classic Pininfarina car company known for “modernizing” many of “today’s

[European] cars.” The accessories will be made in the US “to ensure quality,” as the company prides itself on both the aesthetic of their products as well as their functionality. Aluminum serves as the showpiece for this new line, which is sure to be a hit in the states and abroad.

CLICK HERE to read the original article introducing these products and to learn more about EDGE’s exciting new line of tech accessories.

23 11, 2011

There’s More to America Recycles Day than Meets the Eye

2015-06-18T15:33:40+00:00November 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 collected and recycled over 295 million cans nationwide. The competition, which asks 68 manufacturing facilities to partner with local schools and organizations for 108 days, exclusively benefits non-profit charities and community groups like the Boy and Girls Club and Habit for Humanity.

“Our contest provides an opportunity for can manufacturers and their employees to give something back—not only to the environment, but to their local communities,” said Robert Budway, president of CMI. “Our industry is proud of its efforts to optimize aluminum beverage can recycling while re-energizing the recycling ethic among consumers. We are even prouder of our efforts to reach out and help individuals that are really struggling in this tough economy.”

Awards were given to the top earning manufacturing plants this year, reflecting “the highest per-capita collection rates based on the number of pounds of aluminum collected per plant employee.” Winning branches were located across the nation’s Midwestern region in Illinois, Ohio and Indiana. The results of which were as follows: “Rexam manufacturing plant won first place…with 614,261 cans collected and recycled. [And] second and third place went to two Ball Corporation plants [who] collected 723,360 and 249,249 cans, respectively.”

CLICK HERE to read more about the impact of America Recycles Day and those who made the campaign such a success this year.

16 11, 2011

America Recycles Day

2015-06-18T15:33:40+00:00November 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 to recycle. In fact it only “requires only 5% of the energy and saves 95% of the greenhouse gas emissions associated with primary aluminum production.”

Aluminum cans are highly recycled “with 58.1% of aluminum cans recycled in 2010” in the US.  But The Aluminum Association is looking to raise that figure to 75%.  This year’s theme, “recycle today and always,” was meant to encourage consumers to always consider recycling a priority when using said containers. Amazingly, “recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to power a TV for 3 hours or a 100-watt light bulb for 4 hours,” so we should all take their message to heart. And it seems like people are when you look around, suggested Heidi Brock, President of the Aluminum Association.

“The great thing for me is to see someone cross the street to use a recycle bin instead of tossing the can in the trash container next to them. Or when I see a recycling bin that’s larger than the trash bin,” said Brock.  “That’s how we know we are getting the message out and people are listening.  We are all in this together.”

Anyone interested in recycling at their home or business can learn more about aluminum can recycling by visiting the following sites: www.aluminum.org/can and www.Earth911.org.

CLICK HERE to read the original article and learn more about “America Recycles Day.”

3 11, 2011

Leaders in Manufacturing call for Increased US Competitiveness

2017-01-26T23:37:31+00:00November 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, the entirety of his sentiments were meant to motivate a stagnant or perhaps misguided American manufacturing agenda. While he warned, “If we give up on manufacturing, we will be giving up on innovation.” He countered saying, “we can reinvent the sector that was once the source of America’s greatest pride. So let the rebuilding begin.”

The most crucial point Liveris made at the talk, which the article expels, is the connection between innovations manufacturing and American prosperity. The focus of this posts being on the former. “We can’t survive on ideas alone,” the article recounts Liveris saying whose sentiments are echoed further in his book, “Make it in America: The Case for Re-inventing the Economy.” In short, Liberis proposed that it’s time to shift the focus of American business back from overseas and onto American soil through competitive incentives. For example:

1. Create a new manufacturing tax credit that reduces the effective rate substantially.
2. Make an R&D tax credit permanent.
3. Create a new economic growth bank that funds sustainable jobs and businesses controlled by a bipartisan board.
4. Change the legal immigration policy to make America more hospitable to foreign entrepreneurs.

CLICK HERE to read the original article and to learn more about the current US Manufacturing “crisis.”

26 10, 2011

Public Art Project Chooses to Use Aluminum to Spread Positive Messages

2017-01-26T23:37:31+00:00October 26th, 2011|

In conjunction with Domestic Violence Awareness Month a new public art project in Lexington, Kentucky went on display on October 22nd in honor of domestic violence survivors, showcasing their strength and courage. Entitled, Tiles for Relief, the public art project was comprised of poured melted aluminum, shaped by molds- made of sand and resin. “After cooling, the molds will break away and the individual tiles will be put together to form a mural.” The 100-piece tile mural represents designs by survivors participating in the Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program and the Violence Intervention and Prevention Center at the University of Kentucky. The project was developed by Niah Soult, an art therapist at Bluegrass who says the mural “depicts a woman in mid-scream.” Soult says the women felt like the image recalls what “relief” can look like for survivors.

The Centers partnered with local non-profit, Sculpture Trails Traveling Foundry, who was in charge of pouring the hot aluminum into the molds. Guests gathered on the 22nd to witness the 1,500 degree liquid metal be transformed into tiles. Project organizers have been searching for “a highly visible spot near downtown” for the work to be located but have yet to find one ever since the original location fell through. Finding a permanent home for the work is key suggested Bluegrasses’ executive director, Darlene Thomas, who explained that domestic violence survivors struggle with feelings of alienation, so to have a physical place for the community to gather would be of the upmost significance. In closing, Thomas reflected on their choice of material, stating that the durability and longevity of aluminum was as much a symbolic choice as a literal one, in that the material’s physical assets reflected the resilience of survivors.

CLICK HERE to read the original article and learn more about this community project.

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