Aluminium Council to absorb industry body for aluminium extruders

The Australian Aluminium Council has announced that it will integrate the Australian Aluminium Extrusion Association, saying this will create “a unified, independent advocacy voice” spanning “mine to market” for the sector nationally.

In a statement on Thursday, the AAC said it will consolidate the other association into its membership and organisational structure.

It said the move aimed to “further encourage the growth and sustainability of the sector in Australia”, and gives it a stronger focus on downstream aluminium manufacturing. 

“With a cohesive representation, the Council will continue its direct engagement with the Australian Government and platforms like the International Trade Remedies Forum to advocate in the face of uneven global competition,” said Marghanita Johnson, the AAC’s CEO.

“We look forward to marking the strategic integration with the industry at the next Australian  Aluminium Extrusion Conference in July 2025. This will provide an opportunity to foster further collaboration and innovation within the industry.”  

Picture: alumina being loaded (credit Australian Aluminium Council)

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