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Extrusion Design University - EDU ’18 Registration Open, Program Details Emerging

December 7, 2017

Wauconda, Illinois -- The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) has announced that registration is now open for the inaugural educational conference, Extrusion Design University–EDU’18. This unique learning experience provides an important education opportunity to individuals who are interested in expanding and honing their understanding of aluminum...

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ET Foundation and Bonnell Aluminum Invite Entries for 2018 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition

November 29, 2017

Wauconda, Illinois — The ET Foundation, the educational and scientific organization devoted to promoting and advancing aluminum extrusion processes and technologies, has issued the Call for Entries for the 2018 International Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition. The 2018 competition is divided into two classes: Professional and Student. Cash...

U.S. DOJ Alleges Zhongwang and its Affiliate Evaded $1.5 Billion in Tariffs by Smuggling Aluminum Pallets into the Country

September 15, 2017

Wauconda, Illinois -- The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) has learned through a Wall Street Journal report that “the U.S. Department of Justice is alleging that a California company evaded $1.5 billion in tariffs by conducting an illegal effort to smuggle banned aluminum into the U.S.”

The article by the WSJ goes on to say, “The civil complaint...

DOC Announces Final Determination in 5050 Aluminum Alloy Circumvention Scheme

July 21, 2017

Wauconda, Illinois – The Department of Commerce (DOC) today issued its final determination in the 5050 aluminum alloy circumvention case against Zhongwang and other exporters. The DOC has upheld its Preliminary Determination that heat-treated 5050-grade aluminum alloy—regardless of producer, exporter or importer—is covered by the antidumping duty...