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Dedicated to advancing the effective use of aluminum extrusion in North America

The Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) is an international trade association dedicated to advancing the effective use of aluminum extrusion in North America. AEC is committed to bringing comprehensive information about extrusion's characteristics, applications, environmental benefits, design and technology to users, product designers, engineers and the academic community. Further, AEC is focused on enhancing the ability of its members to meet the emerging demands of the market through sharing knowledge and best practices.

EPD for Aluminum Extrusions

EPD for Aluminum Extrusions
AEC has released two EPDs covering aluminum extrusions produced in the U.S. and Canada - one for basic extrusion products and one for thermally improved products.

The EPDs are the most comprehensive assessment of extrusion's environmental footprint to date.
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AEC Joins Lift

AEC Joins Lift
AEC has joined LIFT (Lightweight Innovations for Tomorrow), a Detroit-based public/private partnership focused on advancing metals technology for transportation lightweighting.

LIFT funds technology programs, conducts workforce development, and operates a development, prototype and small-scale production facility. details

Aluminum Extrusion Process
Did you ever wonder how an aluminum extrusion is made? The extrusion process creates linear shapes made from a die. The aluminum alloy, in the form of a billet or log, is heated to a malleable state and then pushed through that die using a hydraulic press. The newly shaped metal comes out of the press and onto a runout table to then be cut and further processed. Watch the video to see the extrusion process in action.

Important Upcoming Events

2019 Finishing Workshop

2019 Finishing Workshop
November 5-6, 2019 - Fort Myers, FL
Industry-Specific Education on Finishing, Pretreatment & Coatings - More Details

12th International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar & Expo – ET ‘20

12th International Aluminum Extrusion Technology Seminar & Expo – ET‘20
May 19-21, 2020 - Orlando, FL
The premier extrusion industry technical conference. More Details

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10/30/2019
Member Webinar: ISO, ANSI and ASTM Standards: Why Are They So Important?

11/5/2019 » 11/6/2019
Safestart Human Factors Conference

11/5/2019 » 11/6/2019
Finishing Workshop

3/12/2020 » 3/14/2020
71st Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference

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AEC Buyers' Guide

The AEC Buyers' Guide is an invaluable resource for product designers, specifiers, engineers and manufacturers.

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Aluminum Extrusion Manual

The Aluminum Extrusion Manual offers aluminum extrusion design tips, alloys, tolerances, dies and more.

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Aluminum Extrusions:

Used in Several Markets

Find out how aluminum extrusions are used in a variety of markets.

Quick to Execute

Learn how how to execute your concept with an aluminum extrusion.

Have Many Benefits

Learn about the many benefits aluminum extrusions have to offer.

Lessens Negative Impacts

See how the aluminum extrusion industry impacts the environment.

AEC's Academic Engagement

AEC Academic Engagement Resources and Programs are perfect for Educators, Members and Students! Find out everything you should know about Aluminum Extrusions.

Learn about aluminum extrusion applications, design and processes.

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