Testimonials
Minnesota Extruder Alexandria Industries Supports Trade Case to Save Jobs
Alexandria Industries President Steve Schabel is urging the federal government to impose tariffs that will protect Minnesota jobs from unfairly priced foreign competition threatening the future of U.S. manufacturers.
Pennsylvania Aluminum Extrusion Workers Suffer from Unfair Trade
Pennsylvania is justifiably proud of its manufacturing roots. But many of its skilled workers in the aluminum extrusion industry have lost or might soon lose their jobs because countries including China, Mexico, Vietnam, Malaysia, and India are dumping their products into the U.S. at unjustifiably low prices.
Aluminum Extrusions in Arizona, Georgia Depend on Washington, D.C.
Brook Massey of MI Metals is worried about becoming his customer’s backup plan rather than their first stop. The reason: A torrent of unfairly traded aluminum extrusions from China and elsewhere is stealing business from his 77-year-old company.
MI Metals is an aluminum extruder with operations in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Millen, Georgia, and two locations in Tennessee and Florida. As president of the company, Massey has joined with 13 other American extruders to petition the federal government to remedy the deeply underpriced imports and, in that way, save his business.
Aluminum Extruders in Michigan Face Unfair Trade from Abroad
Michigan is home to some of America’s most iconic manufacturers, starting with its long history in the auto industry. Aluminum extruders – whose products are in cars and many other everyday items – are among the manufacturers deeply rooted in Michigan, but now their future is endangered because of unfair trade.
Defending the Nation: Crucial Role of Aluminum Extrusions in the National Security
Aluminum extrusions often go unnoticed but play a vital role in ensuring the strength and readiness of America’s armed forces. Aluminum extrusions are lightweight yet strong and do not corrode or rust. That makes them indispensable to a range of military applications.
One of the major players in supplying aluminum extrusions to the defense industry is Taber Extrusions, which makes essential components for ships, weapons, armored vehicles, and other military necessities such as containers for missiles. Taber makes flight and hangar decks on Navy combat ships and the jet-blast deflectors that help give fighter planes enough speed to launch from aircraft carriers.
Unfair Trade Threatens Illinois’ Custom Aluminum Products
Custom Aluminum Products of South Elgin and Genoa, Ill., proudly shapes aluminum and its communities. CEO Steve Dillett has worked at the aluminum extruder for 40 years. During his tenure, the company has grown from three to 12 buildings and is one of the largest employers – and most generous philanthropists – in both towns where it operates outside of Chicago.
“We’re not just in the business of aluminum extrusion; we’re in the business of building relationships and communities,” Steve explained. “Our success is intrinsically tied to the success and well-being of the people who work here.”
Gilbert Bello started at Custom Aluminum Products racking parts right out of high school 33 years ago. Today, he is Manager of Quality and Compliance. His son, Ivan (right), worked at Custom for a decade. His younger son, Brandon (left), still works there as does his nephew Francisco. Gilbert worries about the impact of unfairly priced aluminum extrusions from China and elsewhere. “Everything that I have and that my family has is because of Custom Aluminum,” he said. “I’m definitely scared.”
Testimonials
Why Unfair Trade of Aluminum Extrusions Must End
“We have reached a critical moment for the future of the U.S. aluminum extrusion industry, which is facing a major crisis due to unfair imports.”
"If the federal government doesn’t grant our industry relief, we will have to consider establishing extrusion operations in low-cost countries to survive."
“We have a great employee base, many of whom have been with the company for decades. But, largely because of unfair import competition, we have had to let go of hundreds of employees in the past year.”
“We want to be able to continue to play an important role in our communities. But without relief from imports, the company's future and our workers' jobs are in jeopardy.”
“We can’t compete in an unfairly traded market and we’re cutting workers’ hours as a result. We’re also holding off on a few strategic growth investments, pending the action from Washington.”
“We’re not just in the business of aluminum extrusion;
we’re in the business of building relationships and communities."
we’re in the business of building relationships and communities."
Unfair foreign trade is the main reason for the company’s 30 percent decrease in nonmilitary sales at one of its two factories.
“Some of our customers have moved 60-to-70 percent
of their purchases to offshore manufacturers."
