EAA - News - Publications - Events http://www.eaa.net EAA - News - Publications - Events http://www.eaa.net/website2/sources/img/logo.jpg EAA - News - Publications - Events http://www.eaa.net Copyright 2009, EAA en Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 Aluminum Industry Continues to Add Value to a Greener Europe Material’s Unique Benefits and 10+ years of Progressive, Sustainable Thinking Paying Off for European Consumers
 

BRUSSELS, June 25, 2009 – In the middle of the European Green Week 2009 (23-26 June), the European-based aluminum industry is pointing a spotlight at its historical commitment to adding its immeasurable value to a greener, more sustainable society. While sustainable consumption and production have only recently arrived to the top of the EU’s political agenda, Europe’s main aluminum producers and users can look back at 10 years of cutting edge experience and production to showcase their results in light-weighting, life-cycle thinking, reduced CO2 emissions.

]]> Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/399/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/399/ Aluminium Beverage Can Recycling in Western Europe increases to 62%  

62percentThe overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in Western Europe further improved in 2007 and stands now at 61.8%, an increase by 10% compared to the year 2005. This 10% increase represents an impressive saving of 300,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas equivalents.

]]> Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/396/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/396/ Aluminium to contribute to safer and cleaner air transport airplane-bellyAt the hundredth-anniversary Paris Air Show 2009 (Le Bourget, France), aluminium positions itself as one of the most abundant materials on display: a material that meets every requirement for aerodynamic, safe, durable and environmentally friendly designs. The ultimate material for todays and tomorrows airplanes.

]]> Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/394/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/394/ EAA Secretary General showcases aluminium excellence at Dow Jones Journée de l'Acier, Strasbourg, France pds-dow-jones-steel-day-2009-1"Aluminium is as much of a complementary material as a challenger of yours" - was the message from EAA Secretary General Patrick de Schrynmakers to steel industrialists gathered in Strasbourg on May 28th, 2009.

The French city ordinarily hosting the European Parliament and the Council of Europe welcomed this time the 2009 "Journée de l'Acier" (Steel Day) organised by Dow Jones to address timely challenges and hot topics in the metals industry. Invited to present the perspective of the steel-challenger Aluminium, EAA's de Schrynmakers seized the opportunity to stress some often overlooked facts.

]]> Thu, 28 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/395/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/395/ Confindustria Metalli is born Federacciai and Assomet have joined their forces, in order to be able to give their associates a wider representation and confront together important issues that today affect the entire Italian metal industry and join the steel operators to non-ferrous metals ones.

]]> Fri, 15 May 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/384/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/384/ Survey shows widespread public support for European aluminium industry As sustainable consumption and production, ecodesign, ecolabelling and energy efficiency objectives top the EUs legislative agenda, a Europe-wide survey commissioned by the European Aluminium Association (EAA) has revealed widespread support for the aluminium industry, with 84% of the respondents viewing aluminium as a vital resource for the future and over three quarters (77%) believing that it is vital to maintain aluminium production in Europe.

]]> Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/378/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/378/ 02/04/2009 - 04/04/2009 - METALRICICLO 2009, SUSTAINABLE METALLURGY Montichiari, Italy

Click here to download the latest communication from the organiser (Italian version).

]]> Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100 02/04/2009 - 04/04/2009 - Alumotive 2009 Thu, 02 Apr 2009 12:00:00 +0100 Recycling targets - The economic crisis is the best reason to enhance them “The current crisis has shown how vulnerable Europe’s economy really is in terms of raw material supply. If anything, it is more than ever the moment to ensure that European recycling targets are met and that public trust in recycling is further strengthened, regardless of the currently low commodity and scrap prices” – say Patrick de Schrynmakers and Günter Kirchner, Secretaries General for the European Aluminium Association (EAA) and its recycling division, the Organisation of European Aluminium Refiners and Remelters (OEA).

]]> Thu, 12 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/347/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/347/ 02/03/2009 - 03/03/2009 - 10th OEA International Aluminium Recycling Congress Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:00:00 +0100 2nd European Aluminium in Renovation Award 2009 launched 2009-award-banner
 
The Aluminium in Renovation Award, to run throughout 2009, will involve 14 European countries, a series of national competitions and a European final rewarding the most sustainable and original uses of aluminium in building renovation. For this second edition particular attention will be paid to energy efficiency.
The National competitions are sponsored by the Aluminium For Future Generations programme (AFFG), in cooperation with the National Aluminium Trade Associations who are members of the European Aluminium Association (EAA) or of the Federation of European Window and Curtain Wall Manufacturers Associations (FAECF).
]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2009 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/315/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/315/ EAA elects new chairman rudi-huber-picThe European Aluminium Association is pleased to announce the election of Rudolph P. (Rudi) Huber as the new EAA Chairman. Mr. Huber succeeds Mrs Christel Bories who has successfully led the organisation for the past two years. Rudi Huber, President of Alcoas European Region and Vice President, Alcoa Inc., will take on his role as Chairman of the EAA as of January 1st, 2009 and will hold the position for two years.

]]> Mon, 01 Dec 2008 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/278/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/278/ EU Parliament’s Environment Committee vote threatens Europe’s aluminium industry  

A key part of the EUs climate change policy the Emission Trading System (ETS) could destroy the economic viability of Europes aluminium industry. The European Parliaments Environment Committee recognised the impact of CO2 costs passed into electricity prices (indirect effects) as one of the criteria for carbon leakage, as it has a large negative effect on the competitiveness of energy intensive industries. Therefore, it is inexplicable that the Committee failed to adopt provisions for a legal mechanism to address this problem.

]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/243/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/243/ Aluminium model of the famous Eiffel Tower - fully recyclable! People world-wide are concerned about the ecological situation and are increasingly willing to take action for a better environment. This can already start at home, at school or at the work-place by collecting and sorting household and packaging waste. Supported by decision-makers and facilitated by numerous initiatives organised by green and consumer groups and the industry, people can themselves actively contribute to a more sustainable lifestyle. In order to visualise this shift towards a growing environmental conscience...

]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/241/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/241/ Winners of the European Aluminium Award 2008 are showing innovative strength

5 Awards and 2 Special Prizes were given by the Jury of the 2008 European Aluminium Award competition for Industrial Design & Engineering. 48 companies with an innovative product that incorporates aluminium were taking part in this year's European Aluminium Award. 30 entries were nominated in 5 categories.

]]> Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/238/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/238/ EAA in Essen Aluminium Fair 2008  

EAA is welcoming you at our stand in the Essen Aluminium Fair 2008.

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Please visit us at out booth 3I37, hall 3!

]]> Tue, 23 Sep 2008 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/237/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/237/ Environmental Profile Report - April 2008 This new report presents robust European LCI datasets for the production of primary and recycled aluminium ingots and for the transformation of aluminium ingots into semi-finished products, i.e. sheet, foil and extruded products. This environmental report is based on an extensive data survey covering the year 2005. The document includes the critical review report and the calculation of environmental indicators for a pre-set of impact categories.

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]]> Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:00:00 +0100 European Aluminium Award 2008 European Aluminium Award 2008 innovation contest is open until July 1st, so you still have a chance to make your innovation the 2008 winner.]]> Thu, 19 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/200/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/200/ EAA Activity Report 2007 out now Wed, 11 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/190/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/190/ EAA goes to the European Parliament to advocate for greener cars in Europe  

On June 5th in the European Parliament, the European Aluminium Association advocated more ambitious and more objective targets for the reduction of CO2 emissions from passenger cars. Emission targets based on the mass of vehicles are not likely to ensure that the overall reduction goal of an average 130g/km of CO2 will be met. Nor will the legislative measure proposed by the European Commission be able to ensure that the 140g/km target set for 2008 is met any earlier than 2015, if met at all.

]]> Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/187/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/187/ Spanish aluminium recycling association ARPAL revamped The Spanish Aluminium Recycling Association ARPAL made a new start in April with the newly appointed president Mr Clemente González Soler. Clemente González is president of Grupo Alibérico, a leading European aluminium group of companies active on a wide range of aluminium end-use markets including packaging. Clemente González has a long experience in the aluminium industry for which he has been working for almost 40 years in different leading positions. He is vice-president of the European Aluminium Foil Association EAFA and president of the Container Group of EAFA.]]> Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/174/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/174/ 2008 initiatives to further stimulate can recycling The European Aluminium Association (EAA) in conjunction with Aluminium Packaging Recycling Organisation Ireland (ALUPRO-Ireland) has launched the 2008 initiatives to further stimulate can recycling in Ireland. Given the increasing sales of aluminium beverage cans and foils...

]]> Fri, 28 Mar 2008 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/121/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/121/ Aluminium cans recycling close to 60%! The overall recycling rate for aluminium beverage cans in Western Europe considerably improved in 2006 and stands now at 57,7%, an increase by nearly 6% compared to the 52% result in 2005. This is mainly due to...

]]> Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/59/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/59/ Aluminium in Cars Mon, 11 Feb 2008 12:00:00 +0100 Future of the European aluminium industry remains in jeopardy following European Commission proposals on Emission Trading Scheme The European aluminium industry is committed to greenhouse gas reduction, having cut PFC emissions in Europe, by 83 per cent, since 1990. The aluminium industry is part of the answer to climate change...

]]> Mon, 28 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/58/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/58/ TALAT CD-ROM 2.0 French-English version Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 TALAT CD-ROM 2.0 English version Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 Implications of EU energy taxation to the European Aluminium Industry Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 European Aluminium Industry Committed to Sustainable Development - Folder Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 European Aluminium Industry Committed to Sustainable Development - an overview Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 Environmental Issues in the Aluminium Industry Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 EAA Overview of published European Standards on aluminium and aluminium alloys (April 2004) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 EAA Guide - How to order aluminium products according to EN Standards (June 2004) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 EAA general leaflet Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 EAA Annual Report 2004 (English) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 Alumiunium by Design (French) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 Aluminium Report (English Newsletter) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 Aluminium Recycling - The Road to High Quality Products Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 Aluminium in the Construction Industry Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 Aluminium for Future Generations, Progressing through Dialogue Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 Aluminium by Design (English) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 Aluminium and Health Fact Sheets (German) http://www.eaa.net/environment/health_g.asp ]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 Aluminium and Health Fact Sheets (French) http://www.eaa.net/environment/health_f.asp]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 Aluminium and Health Fact Sheets (English) http://www.eaa.net/environment/health_e.asp]]> Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 aluMATTER poster (A1 format) Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 aluMATTER leaflet Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 +0100 Collection of Aluminium from Buildings in Europe A study by Delft University of Technology

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]]> Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:00:00 +0100 Romanian aluminium beverage can recycling programme launched Fri, 09 Nov 2007 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/21/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/21/ Winners of 2007 Safety Solutions Competition Wed, 05 Sep 2007 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/3/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/3/ Aluminium education tool selected for a second European award Fri, 27 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/24/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/24/ UK picks first nominees for European renovation award to go forward to the European grand final on 7th November in Paris*.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2007 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/23/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/23/ Aluminium car front section reduces weight and emissions Wed, 07 Feb 2007 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/25/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/25/ The European Aluminium Association nominates a new chairwoman Wed, 17 Jan 2007 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/27/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/27/ EAA launches Aluminium in Renovation European Award Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/28/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/28/ Study proves increasing use of aluminium in new European cars, saving weight, reducing fuel consumption and cutting CO2 emissions Mon, 15 Jan 2007 12:00:00 +0100 http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/26/ http://www.eaa.net/en/press-room/press-releases/_doc/26/