Activity Report - European Aluminium Association
Activity Report - European Aluminium Association
Activity Report - European Aluminium Association
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About EAA<br />
The <strong>European</strong> <strong>Aluminium</strong> <strong>Association</strong> (EAA) represents the aluminium industry in Europe.<br />
The association was founded in 1981 and its members include primary aluminium producers<br />
in Europe, manufacturers of rolled and extruded aluminium products and their national<br />
associations in 18 <strong>European</strong> countries, the Organisation of <strong>European</strong> <strong>Aluminium</strong> Recycling<br />
Industry (OEA) and the <strong>European</strong> <strong>Aluminium</strong> Foil <strong>Association</strong> (EAFA).<br />
<strong>Aluminium</strong> key facts and figures:<br />
Europe (excluding Russia) 2010<br />
Direct jobs 255,000<br />
Mining 3.2 mio tonnes<br />
Refining (alumina) 6.5 mio tonnes<br />
Primary production 4.4 mio tonnes<br />
Recycling<br />
Production of semis<br />
4.3 mio tonnes<br />
Rolled products 4.5 mio tonnes<br />
Extrusions 3.2 mio tonnes<br />
Castings 3.4 mio tonnes<br />
Wire, slugs, powder... 1.2 mio tonnes<br />
Main end-uses for aluminium products in Europe (2010):<br />
Engineering<br />
Packaging<br />
17%<br />
14%<br />
Others<br />
7%<br />
25%<br />
Transport<br />
37%<br />
Building<br />
Number of plants<br />
Mine production 6<br />
Alumina refining 12<br />
Primary production 34<br />
Extrusion plants 300<br />
Rolling mills 55<br />
Refiners (recycled aluminium) 160<br />
Casters 2400<br />
<strong>Activity</strong> <strong>Report</strong> 2011 EAA | 3
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