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Section 232 Investigation Hearing Clarifies Aluminum Industry’s Position
Wauconda, Illinois – On June 22, the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) testified at the public hearing of the Section 232 Investigation on the Effects of Imports of Aluminum on U.S. National Security. The AEC is encouraged that this Administration recognizes the importance of the domestic aluminum industry and its key role in our nation’s defense...
U.S. Department of Commerce Rules Fake 6xxx Pallets Covered by Extrusion Orders
Washington, DC and Wauconda, Illinois -- In a much-anticipated ruling, the Department of Commerce (DOC) announced today that the so-called “aluminum pallets” imported into the United States from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) made of 6xxx-series aluminum alloy are covered by the scope of our orders. This decision will apply to all Chinese...
Students Demonstrate the Versatility of Aluminum Extrusions in the 2017 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition
Wauconda, Illinois – The ET Foundation, the educational and technology research organization founded by the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC), has announced the winners in the Student 2017 Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition. More than 55 entries from 15 schools and universities from across the world were received. Scholarships totaling $8,500...
AEC Announces Extrusion Design University – EDU ’18
Wauconda, Illinois – The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) and the ET Foundation have announced a new educational event focused on expanding aluminum extrusion knowledge for product designers, design engineers, architects and others. Extrusion Design University – EDU ’18 is a two-day event scheduled to take place May 14 -16, 2018 at the Chicago...