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Fitch Ratings

Dedicated to providing value beyond the rating, Fitch Ratings is a leading provider of credit ratings, commentary, and research. Fitch Group is a global leader in financial information services and is comprised of: Fitch Ratings, Fitch Solutions, and Fitch Learning. With dual headquarters in London and New York, Fitch Group is owned by Hearst.
In 2017, Fitch Ratings and CRU Group announced a strategic agreement to incorporate CRU’s expertise in the Metals and Mining sectors into Fitch’s industry research and credit analysis.

Aluminium Insider

Aluminium Insider is an independent news site dedicated to covering noteworthy and timely news, features and events on the global aluminium industry. Our online portal focuses on the initial and mid-process stages of the aluminium supply chain, while also seeking to remain accessible to consumers. We aim to be one of the top and most trusted sources of information on the aluminium sector, and attract a wide range of industry stakeholders – producers, industry analysts, R&D organizations, managers, journalists etc. – to read, share and contribute their expertise. 

ALEX

In last few years, Aluminium Extrusion Industry is growing quite rapidly. If the growth rate is to be maintained the extrusion industry needs to remain competitive; improve productivity, improve quality, reduce costs.

To achieve this, upgradation of plant & equipment, technology development, enhancement of knowledge, innovations and training of manpower are critical and essential factors. One needs to remain in touch with latest developments in extrusion field globally. A few years back, a small group of enthusiastic and dedicated people from industry, defence establishment and R&D organisations came together to form ALEX - Forum for Aluminium Extrusion and Related Industries. Today, it is a registered Association "Aluminium Extruders’ Council (ALEX)".

ALFED

The Aluminium Federation (ALFED) is the trade association representing the complete spectrum of the UK aluminium industry: primary producers, re-melters; extruders; rollers; forgers; finishers and stockists. ALFED also has member companies from industrial sectors that use aluminium, including pressworkers; fabricators, automotive, aerospace, marine, packaging and construction.
 
The Aluminium Federation boasts an active lobbying arm, highlighting the benefits of using aluminium, recycling, sustainability, as well as the sector’s contribution to the UK economy. ALFED manages the Aluminium Industry All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), and also works with aluminium partners at the EU and wider international level.

Aluminium International today

Aluminium International Today is dedicated to all sectors of the international aluminium manufacturing and processing industry. It contains a digest of global news, events, and statistics, as well as detailed technical articles, company and country profiles, conference reports and regional economic briefings.

The journal has evolved since its formation in 1989. It has embraced the digital age and publishes news regularly on its website. It also publishes a free weekly newsletter sent to more than 20,000 industry professionals. Aluminium International Today can be found discussing the latest industry news and views on social media sites such as Twitter and LinkedIn.

Japan Aluminium Association

Japan Aluminium Association(JAA)was founded in 1947. Around 140 aluminium related companies join in JAA. 
Their business fields are from aluminium fabrication, aluminium alloy refining and trading etc.

JAA plays very important role for Japanese aluminium industry such as in public relation, environment, safety&health, statistic, research& development and so on. 

At present, JAA draws ‘the aluminium technology strategy road map’ and tries to expand aluminium demand in various fields through cooperation with aluminium user companies and academia.

The Aluminum Association

The Aluminum Association represents U.S. and foreign-based companies and their suppliers throughout the value chain, from primary production to value added products to recycling. The Association is the industry’s leading voice, providing global standards, business intelligence, sustainability research and industry expertise to member companies, policymakers and the general public. The aluminum industry helps manufacturers produce sustainable and innovative products, including more fuel efficient vehicles, recyclable packaging, greener buildings and modern electronics. In the U.S., the aluminum industry creates $186 billion in economic activity. For more information visit www.Aluminum.org, on Twitter @AluminumNews or at Facebook.com/AluminumAssociation.

European Aluminium

European Aluminium, founded in 1981 and based in Brussels, is the voice of the aluminium industry in Europe. We actively engage with decision makers and the wider stakeholder community to promote the outstanding properties of aluminium, secure growth and optimise the contribution our metal can make to meeting Europe’s sustainability challenges. Through environmental and technical expertise, economic and statistical analysis, scientific research, education and sharing of best practices, public affairs and communication activities, European Aluminium promotes the use of aluminium as a material with permanent properties that is part of the solution to achieving sustainable goals, while maintaining and improving the image of the industry, of the material and of its applications among their stakeholders. Our 80+ members include primary aluminium producers; downstream manufacturers of extruded, rolled and cast aluminium; producers of recycled aluminium and national aluminium associations are representing more than 600 plants in 30 European countries. Aluminium products are used in a wide range of markets, including automotive, transport, high-tech engineering, building, construction and packaging.

Gulf Aluminium Council

The GAC is a coordinating body that represents, promotes and protects the interests of the aluminium industry within the Gulf. The council’s main objectives are to provide a forum to develop strategies for common issues and concerns facing the aluminium industry in the region, and to share best practices so as to improve the efficiency of the industry.

International Aluminium

The IAI was established in 1972 and is the only global body representing the primary aluminium industry. Current IAI membership includes global bauxite, alumina, and aluminium companies in all the major producing regions. Through the IAI, the aluminium industry promotes a wider understanding of its activities (international-aluminium.org) and demonstrates both its responsibility in producing the metal and the potential benefits of its products in sustainable applications and through recycling (www.thealuminiumstory.com).

TALSAD

Turkish Aluminium Industrialists Association (TALSAD)
As the leading representative of the Turkish aluminium industry, TALSAD works for sustainable growth and development of the aluminium industry in local and regional markets, development and implementation of new and advanced technologies, implementation of good practices in health, safety and environment and works to develop strong local and international partnerships.
Turkish aluminium industry has been spread over a wide range of segments and industrial sectors including extrusion, rolling, casting, billet and ingot production, architectural and industrial applications including primary aluminium production. Turkish aluminium industry has achieved sustainable high growth rate over the last decade and therefore has strengthen its place in the world markets.

The Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA)

The Aluminium Federation of South Africa (AFSA) is the voice of and gateway to, the South African Aluminium industry - involved in increasing the awareness and use of aluminium in Southern Africa since 1981.

AFSA offers its Members a wide variety of services, such as technical information and advice, education, skills upgrading and market industry and business development support. It also engages with various stakeholders from government, the private sector and research institutions, ensuring that the challenges faced by the industry are resolved, as well as identifying growth opportunities, for the benefit of the South African aluminium industry at large.

ALUMINIUM 2022

Every two years, Düsseldorf becomes the center of the aluminum industry. The world’s leading trade fair ALUMINIUM (September 27-29, 2022) will cover the entire value chain around the material over three days, bringing together all the major international players in this industry as well as the most exciting SMEs and start-ups.

In 2022, ALUMINIUM will offer three special areas: a dedicated plaza for start-ups, an Innovation Plaza Additive Manufacturing & Digital Manufacturing, and the Innovation Plaza Sustainability & Recycling. In addition, there will be the top-class ALUMINIUM Conference, where experts from industry and science will inform and debate about the most exciting developments and trends in the aluminum industry.

In the various Speakers Corners, exhibitors will present their latest solutions and technologies, including on lightweight technologies, e-mobility and additive manufacturing.

The content of ALUMINIUM 2022 will be guided by special focus topics, all of which are highly topical - and in which aluminum is playing an increasingly important role: New Mobility, Sustainability, Digitalization, Additive and Digital Manufacturing, and Building/Construction.

Aluminium Association of Canada

The Aluminium Association of Canada (AAC) represents the Canadian primary aluminium industry towards the population, public authorities, current and future aluminium users, and key environmental and economic stakeholders. The AAC strives to ensure that the Canadian primary aluminium industry is considered a world-class model of sustainable prosperity. Our industry support more than 8,800 jobs in Canada generating CDN$7.3 billion in exports. For more information, visit www.aluminium.ca or Twitter @AAC_aluminium.