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Keymark Corporation is the First AEC Member to Complete and Publish An EPD Using AEC’s EPD Generator Tool

04/23/2026

Keymark Corporation is the First AEC Member to Complete and Publish An EPD Using AEC’s EPD Generator Tool 

 

April 23, 2026; Libertyville, Illinois – The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) congratulates Keymark Corporation for being the first AEC member company to complete and publish an Environmental Product Declaration using the new AEC EPD / Product...

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North American Extruders Remain Resilient Amid Challenging Market

04/23/2026

Interview with Jason Weber, President of the AEC

April 7, 2026, 3:40 pm

The North American aluminum industry has faced uncertainty in recent years amid challenging market conditions and shifts in international trade. However, as Jason Weber (pictured), president of the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), indicates in this interview, the aluminum...

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New Section 232 Proclamation Reshapes Tariff Treatment for Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Imports

April 13, 2026

New Section 232 Proclamation Reshapes Tariff Treatment for Aluminum, Steel, and Copper Imports

The Administration’s new Section 232 proclamation makes a major change to how tariffs are applied to covered aluminum, steel, and copper products. The biggest takeaway for members is that covered goods are now generally assessed based on the full customs...

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AEC Recognizes Two Volunteers for Outstanding Service at the Annual Meeting

April 7, 2026

Libertyville, IL – The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) recognized two individuals for their dedication and commitment to the Council and the aluminum extrusion industry at the AEC 77th Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina in March. Each year, AEC recognizes one or more individuals for their outstanding...