26.07.10 GDA Gesamtverband der Aluminiumindustrie e.V., Düsseldorf, will again be holding its now traditional seminars “Surface Treatment of Aluminium” and “Technology of Extruded Aluminium Profiles” in the autumn. Both seminars will be held in German and are aimed at users from the automotive, mechanical engineering and building and construction fields.
26.07.10 The British luxury carmaker Jaguar has traditionally used aluminium during its 75 year history. The marque’s flagship is the new Jaguar XJ, which has been in the showrooms since the middle of June and is being marketed by the manufacturer as the ultimate sporting luxury car.
The 500 pages containing the presentations which are held during the two days, a list of keynote speakers, chairmen, participants and a list of exhibitors.
The encyclopaedia provides information on trivia about aluminium from A as alum to Z as zeppelin and is to be seen as an entry into engagement with the material.
Library
Since the 1930s the GDA collects aluminium-related books and articles. It is accessible to the general public and it also contains literature on magnesium and titanium. The library’s archives contain one of the most extensive collections of information on aluminium in Germany – all well documented and edited.