The Aluminum Association is a global organization representing the interests of aluminum producers, recyclers and fabricators, based in Arlington, Virginia. Their website is at aluminum.org, and is used as a clearinghouse for information and statistics about the uses of this versatile metal.
Aluminum.org spotlights new and innovative processes and products using aluminum. These include automotive body parts and structural elements as well as structural parts for buildings that provide strength and beauty while saving weight. The Association newsletter, called “The Briefing”, is also available on the Aluminum website, providing details of the Association’s activities, detailing their efforts in the fields of the environment, standards and technology, statistics and communications. There are also many press releases on the site regarding job openings with the Association, board elections and upcoming events for members and the public at large. Sustainability is a major concern of the Association, and Aluminum.org goes into detail about various initiatives designed to make aluminum more recyclable, designing products and working with regulatory organizations toward this end. Visitors to Aluminum’s website may search under a variety of different topics in order to gain insight on the myriad ways the metal is used in industries around the world. There is also a Bookstore section on Aluminum.org, offering books, videos and statistical studies for sale. Some of these materials are available for immediate download from the site. Finally, Aluminum.org is the storage location for industry standards on the chemical composition and mechanical properties of aluminum alloys, plus their proper use in construction, manufacturing and boat building.








