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1 Oct 2008
Tomago Aluminium marked the start of October 2008 (Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
Prior to going back to work the hauler was parked in the Plant's main car park to draw the attention of all coming into work and raise the question about its transformation. This provided the perfect opportunity to create some awareness around breast cancer and the importance of early detection.
22 Jul 2008
IAI is seeking to fill the position of Confidential Statistical Officer
IAI is seeking to fill the position of Confidential Statistical Officer
9 Sep 2008
China Aluminium Forum 2-4 December 2008, Sanya, China
China Aluminium Forum 2-4 December 2008, Sanya, China hosted by China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (CNIA) and China National Nonferrous Metals Industry Group (CNNG).
21 Aug 2008
1st Sustainable Aluminium and Transport Light-weighting Workshop and Conference
The International Aluminium Institute and the Aluminium Association of India are pleased to inform you that the 1st Sustainable Aluminium and Transport Light-weighting Workshop and Conference, will take place November 10 – 11, 2008 at the Hotel Le Meridien, Pune, India.
This two day event, the first of its kind to be held, will showcase the important role that aluminium light-weighting can play in enabling the transportation industry and members of its supply chain to meet their sustainability objectives of fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions reduction. It will bring together life cycle experts, materials scientists, engineers and marketing professionals, representatives from the aluminium and transport industries and component manufactures to share and discuss aluminium solutions for sustainable transport applications.
The workshop and conference programs and the relevant registration forms can be downloaded from the website.
Please note that the workshop (blue booklet) will be limited to 40 participants from the aluminium industry only. Registration is on a first-come, first serve basis.
Sustainable Aluminium and Transport Light-weighting Conference
Sustainable Aluminium and Transport Light-weighting Workshop
Transport Conference Registration Form
Transport Workshop Registration Form
18 Jun 2008
Global Competition Seeking New Ideas for Aluminium Use
The Global Technology and Innovation Project Initiative is a UC RUSAL programme to which the IAI provides its support. The Global Technology and Innovation Research Project is designed to promote the identification of innovative and sustainable applications for aluminium products. In the period 2008-2010 we will be searching for the brightest ideas and research projects, which aim to foster the development of products and applications that encourage increasing use of aluminium in sustainable applications where the material can bring substantial benefits.
UC Rusal is keen to support innovative ideas for the sustainable use of aluminium and welcome any proposals. The key objective of the programme is to encourage greater use of sustainable aluminium products around the world through the application of advanced technologies and innovations.
Between 2009 and 2011, up to 10 research projects will be selected and receive funding. Priority will be given to commercially focused and ground breaking research projects that bring new ideas, applications and commercial products to markets. Funding of research projects will focus on one specific end use market for each year of the programme. The following research topics have been defined for each year of the programme:
2008 – Transportation
2009 – Building & Construction
2010 – Packaging
Proposals should aim to deliver innovations and benefits and/or solve major challenges through the use of aluminium.
The deadline for submission of research project proposal for 2008 is September 30, 2008.
The project’s criteria, procedures, deadlines and requirements for participation are described in full details in the Project Criteria document.
In order to participate in the programme, please fill in the Application Form and send it to: gtip@rusal.com
6 Oct 2008
2008 China Aluminum Technology & Energy Saving and Emission Reduction Forum 25-27 July 2008
2008 China Aluminum Technology & Energy Saving and Emission Reduction Forum 25-27 July 200825 Mar 2008
The IX International Aluminium Recycling Seminar August,2008
The IX International Aluminium Recycling Seminar August 20, 20082/22/2008 5:14:00 PM
The 2008 China Aluminum Fabrication Forum hosted by CNIA and Chalco from 27th -29th May 2008 in Guangzhou, China.
The 2008 China Aluminum Fabrication Forum hosted by CNIA and Chalco gives participants the opportunity to create new business with key decision makers shaping the aluminium industry and to explore future trends for international and China aluminium semis supply and demand. The Antaike organised forum is being held from 27th -29th May 2008 in Guangzhou, China.
For more information on registration, panel topics, sponsorship and contact details please visit: http://al.metalchina.com
22 Oct 2007
New Life Cycle Inventory Report Confirms...
For more information please contact Marlen Bertram (bertram@world-aluminium.org).
10 Feb 2007
New Chairman of International Aluminium Institute announced
The IAI programme of activities is managed by its Board of Directors, consisting of the chief executive officers or managing directors of each of the twenty seven member companies.
The elected officers of the Institute are the chairman and nine vice-chairmen, who serve for a two year term and represent ten geographic regions (Africa, Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East, Latin America, North America, Oceania, Russia, South Asia).
Mr Groeneveld is the 18th chairman of the IAI, taking over from Alcan Inc. former chief executive officer Mr Travis Engen.
Under Mr Groeneveld’s leadership, the aluminium industry can look forward to continued improvement in its sustainability performance and the vigorous promotion of the benefits aluminium metal can provide to society and the environment.
5 Dec 2006
The metals industry publishes declaration on recycling for sustainable development
Recycled content of metals and alloys is a poor indicator of environmental performance and may discourage the efficient production and use of recycled metals, according to a broad coalition of metal industry associations, which includes the International Aluminium Institute (IAI).
The metals industry publishes declaration on recycling for sustainable development.
Declaration by the Metals Industry on Recycling Principles.
For more information please contact Marlen Bertram (bertram@world-aluminium.org).
29 Mar 2006
Alcoa Introduces Four Innovative Products for Commercial Transportation Industry
The four new innovations continue Alcoa's longstanding history of technology development in the commercial transportation market. Alcoa had 2005 revenues of $1.8 billion in the commercial transportation market, a 20 percent increase from 2004. The new products include:
- Alcoa Aluminium Landing Gear for truck trailers reduces the weight of a trailer by as much as 100 pounds, as well as increasing fuel economy and payload capacity. In addition, the aluminium landing gear offers truck drivers and fleet owners a durable, environmentally-friendly product.
- Aluminium Fifth Wheel utilizes Holland Group's exclusive "No Lube" technology with a 6061 T6 forged aluminum plate to create a fifth wheel that reduces the weight of a typical steel fifth wheel by 100 pounds. This too increases fuel economy and payload capacity.
- Alcoa Aluplate(TM) is an aluminum composite panel that provides a high performance aluminum alternative to steel composites. Advantages of Aluplate include a weight advantage of 500-1,000 pounds versus competition, depending on specification. Aluplate is suitable for trailer side walls and doors, and drives bottom line value through weight savings, manufacturing efficiencies and lower trailer lifetime costs.
- Alcoa Dura-Bright(R) Fuel Tank
2 Aug 2007
Improving Sustainability in the Transport Sector Through Weight Reduction and the Application of Aluminium
Aluminium Applications and Society - Paper 1 Transport is now available on the Resources section.
For more information please contact Marlen Bertram (bertram@world-aluminium.org).
2 Aug 2007
New website for IAI
The new website aims to provide visitors with a clear pathway into the aluminium industry with the addition of new features, such as an extensive Search function.
Secretary General of the IAI, Mr Robert Chase said the new site better caters to the demands of their Members, people involved with the aluminium industry worldwide, etc etc
For more information please contact Nimalan Ramasamy (ramasamy@world-aluminium.org).