8 02, 2013

Aluminum – The New Way To Print Your Photos

2017-01-26T23:37:30+00:00February 8th, 2013|

Today’s home decor options have gone far past the simple photos printed out at the local photomat. These days, you can have photos printed out on large canvases or use a digital photo frame to cycle through a series of photos.

 

Now, there’s another way to display your photos around your home. Thanks to aluminum, this new technique offers more options, more durability, and more creativity than ever before. MailPix.com, a photo-printing site, is offering new High Definition Aluminum Photo Panels. From the MailPix blog:

 

MailPix.com is now offering high-quality photos on aluminum. High Definition Aluminum Photo Panels feature a bright white glossy surface highlighting the bright colors and crisp edges in a photo. The aluminum has rounded edges to prevent cuts and wooden blocks on the back for easy wall hanging.

 

“Preserving precious family moments takes on new meaning with aluminum prints,” says Fred H. Lerner, president and CEO, MailPix. “These long-lasting prints come with easy-to-use hardware for quick wall mounting. There is no visible frame, so the photo floats 3/4-inch from the wall. They can fit any decor.”

 

Looking to give your wall decor a unique modern look? Now with MailPix, aluminum can bring your favorite images to life. Check out more at MailPix’s website.

29 01, 2013

Aluminum Demand Up And Still Growing

2015-06-18T15:33:37+00:00January 29th, 2013|

2012 was a banner year for aluminum. Between innovative advances in manufacturing and groundbreaking design usages, along with award-winning vehicles, 2012 showed that demand continued to grow in North America. From industry journal Metal Bulletin (subscription required for the full article and note the foreign spelling of aluminum):

US and Canadian aluminum demand edged up through most of 2012, even as production slipped, according to industry figures compiled by the Aluminum Assn and the Aluminium Assn of Canada.

Demand (shipments by domestic producers plus imports) totaled more than 21.19 billion pounds in the first 11 months of 2012, up 5.7% from nearly 20.04 billion pound the previous year…

Where does that leave us today? The aluminum industry appears to be on an upward path. During Alcoa’s fourth-quarter earnings report, company representatives spoke of a positive projection for the 2013 fiscal year. From 4-Traders:

Among other Dow components, Alcoa gave up a morning advance to slip 0.2% after the aluminum giant reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings that matched estimates and revenue that was well above forecasts. The company also said it expects the pace of aluminum demand growth in 2013 to increase from 2012.

As an industry, this is exciting news. It indicates the quality of the material in an age where designs focus on the right combination of cost, durability, and weight. With January in the books, there’s no reason to think that it won’t be a case of onward and upward for 2013.

23 01, 2013

Farewell Bill Wetmore, Welcome Allan Annis

2015-06-18T15:33:37+00:00January 23rd, 2013|

It’s the end of an era for Taber Extrusions, as the company is seeing a shift in leadership. Bill Wetmore arrived at Taber in 2008 following nearly 30 years in the aluminum industry. He guided Taber until his recent retirement at the end of 2012. With more than three decades of service in the aluminum industry under his belt, Mr. Wetmore has more than earned his retirement — which he’s currently enjoying in the northern Georgia countryside.

Of course, the show must go on, and Taber Extrusions is proud to announce Allan Annis as its new President. From our official press release:

Taber Extrusions LLC is pleased to announce that Allan Annis has joined our team as Taber’s President. Annis succeeds Bill Wetmore who retired from Taber at the end of 2012. Annis will oversee both of Taber’s manufacturing facilities which are located in Russellville, Arkansas and Gulfport, Mississippi.

Annis comes to Taber from Hydro Aluminum where he was the Vice President of their Southeast Region. In this role, Annis was responsible for the Hydro plants located in St. Augustine, FL and in Belton, SC.

Prior to Hydro, Annis was previously with Rockwell Automation where he served as Director of Lean Enterprise and also as Plant Manager in two of Rockwell’s Power Systems facilities.

Please join us in wishing Bill Wetmore well in his retirement, along with a hearty welcome to Allan Annis. Here’s to a bright future for them both.

17 01, 2013

More Car Manufacturers Using Aluminum For Key Components

2015-06-18T15:33:37+00:00January 17th, 2013|

While it’s true that aluminum made a splash in the automotive industry with Tesla’s Model-S, the material’s integration into other manufacturer’s design and production lines is more subtle — however, it’s still significant. With federal goals for MPG pressuring car companies to innovate for materials and engineering, it shouldn’t be a surprise that aluminum is becoming the go-to choice for design.

From commuter sedans to trucks to performance sports cars, FenderBender reports that upcoming aluminum integration includes:

  • 2013 Honda Accord (hood, sub-frame, rear bumper)
  • 2014 Chevrolet Silverado (hood, suspension, engine components)
  • 2014 GMC Sierra (hood, suspension)
  • 2013 Cadillac ATS (hood)
  • 2014 Maserati Quattroporte (body panels)
  • 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 (hood)
  • 2013 Scion FR-S (hood)

This increase in aluminum use on the show floor echoes findings from the latest survey of automakers by Ducker Worldwide that asserts automakers are accelerating their shift away from steel to aluminum to help meet consumer and federal fuel economy demands. The survey indicated that aluminum is not only the leading material in the engine and wheel markets, but fast-gaining market share in hoods, trunks and doors.

Automakers have said they plan to increase their use of aluminum from 327 pounds in 2009 to 550 pounds in 2025.

With weight being one of the driving factors in MPG, it’s likely that aluminum materials will have become part of the norm due to properties such as strength and weight. The Model-S’ Car Of The Year award was a first, but chances are it won’t be the last vehicle with aluminum to win such a prize.

29 09, 2012

Taber Extrusions LLC: Contract Advantages

2020-04-03T21:57:47+00:00September 29th, 2012|

Taber Extrusions LLC has a long history of working with defense contractors and their related sub-contractors. While we feel our experience, track record, and capabilities speak for themselves, it’s important to note two key designations that provide Taber’s clients with extra contract advantages.

First, Taber is designated as a Small Business in accordance with the guidelines set forth by the United States Small Business Administration. This designation is available for confirmation by searching the System for Award Management website (www.sam.gov); both of Taber’s locations (Russellville, AR and Gulfport, MS) are individually listed.

Taber’s track record of quality performance stands on its own. However, these additional designations offer some unique benefits — companies that use recognized suppliers can receive additional contract benefits from the government.

For more information on how this works, feel free to contact Taber — we’re happy to help!

27 03, 2012

An Animation of The Aluminium Extrusion Process

2017-01-26T23:37:31+00:00March 27th, 2012|


The animation illustrates a complete cycle of aluminium extrusion production, including die heating and transfer, billet heating, sawing, transfer to press, extrusion, cooling, sawing, stretching, stacking and ageing, and was developed and released by Sapa AB and Materials e-Learning Technologies under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 unported license.



Watch the video and learn more about aluminium extrusions.


20 03, 2012

Stable Demand for Aluminium Packaging

2017-01-26T23:37:31+00:00March 20th, 2012|

According to a recent article, on Packaging Europe’s website, aluminium packaging manufacturers in Europe had great financial year in 2011.

 

The article claims:

 

“At 401,300 tonnes (t) of aluminium foils, tubes, and aerosol and beverage cans, aluminium packaging manufacturers were producing almost at the high level of the previous year (2010: 405,000 t).”

 

The article also notes that there was an increase in beverage can production, and manufacturers of aluminium aerosol cans grew considerably and achieved a new record in production. Additionally, there was a strong demand for aluminium in the European markets of food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

 

According to Manfred Mertens of Hydro Aluminium,

 

“Aluminium is one of the best-performing packaging materials. It has universal applications and excellent barrier characteristics – either as mono-material or used together with other packaging materials, in cases where food requirements and optimum protection of the content are the factors to be satisfied.”

 

Read the original article and learn more about the demand for aluminium packaging.

 

13 03, 2012

TED2012: An Historical Tale of Aluminium

2017-01-26T23:37:31+00:00March 13th, 2012|

In a recent speech a TED2012, Peter Diamandis shared the story of Napoleon III in the mid-1800s asking The King of Siam to dinner. According to Diamandis,


“All of Napoleon’s troops were fed with silver utensils, Napoleon himself, with gold utensils, but The King of Siam, he was fed with aluminium utensils.


Why give The King aluminium utensils?


“Aluminium was the most valuable metal on the planet, worth more than gold and platinum.”


He goes on to note that this is the reason that,
“…the tip of The Washington Monument is made of aluminium.”


Aluminium is 8.3% of the earth by mass, but is bound by oxygen and silicons and thus is not a pure metal. As we previously mentioned, one of the advantages associated with aluminum extrusions is that the extrusion is a simple, economical and environmentally friendly process.


Watch the speech and learn more about Diamandis.

28 02, 2012

Ferrari 620 GT: Lots of Aluminum

2017-01-26T23:37:31+00:00February 28th, 2012|

Ferrari has launched the second teaser video of the 620, their 599 replacement.

In the video, there are quite a few processes between hot, molten aluminum alloy being poured into forms and an actual finished car: stamping, lamination, extrusion, etc.

Ferrari 620 GT

It is clear that Ferrari used a lot of the stuff to save weight wherever they could.

According to autoevolution’s original article, “Aluminum was used as an alternative to carbon fiber because Ferrari wanted to keep the cost of their new GT down. Besides that, carbon fiber is difficult to fix in case of an accident.”

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.

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