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12 ALUMINUM ASSOCIATION
EDUCATING MARKET STAKEHOLDERS
Stakeholders across the industry trust the Aluminum Association as a resource for information and data
on a broad range of topics. From technical standards and data to industry statistics and safety programs,
the Association provides a robust set of resources to promote aluminum’s production and use in North
America. Addressing misconceptions about the metal, ensuring the safety and well being of employees, and
showcasing the increasing importance of the industry to the U.S. manufacturing economy continue to be top
priorities for the Association. This year, we pursued these objectives in a variety of ways.
Aluminum’s Impact on U.S.
Manufacturing: The Association
worked with economic research
firm John Dunham & Associates
to release a brand-new economic
impact study for the domestic
aluminum industry. The study
allowed an apples-to-apples
comparison between a report
completed in 2013 and detailed
a steady increase in down-
stream jobs, but major job losses
in the upstream market. The
Association utilized the new
data to highlight the continued
importance of the aluminum
industry to the national manu-
facturing economy, but also the
the economic consequences of
unsustainable aluminum produc-
tion practices in China.
ALUMINUM COUNTRY
161,000 $75 BILLION
IMPACT ON U.S. MANUFACTURING
A 2016 study shows the continued importance of the U.S. aluminum industry to the national economy. The
report was completed by economic research firm John Dunham & Associates and is based on data provided
by Dun & Bradstreet, Inc., the federal government and the Aluminum Association. The analysis uses the
Minnesota IMPLAN Model to quantify the industry's economic impact.
For more information and to learn how aluminum supports jobs in your state, visit
Workers directly employed by
the U.S. aluminum industry
earn more than $12 billion in
wages and benefits
The domestic aluminum
industry directly employs
nearly 161,000 workers
The domestic aluminum
industry directly contributes
more than $75 billion to the
national economy
The U.S. aluminum industry is a major part of the modern manufacturing economy:
$12 BILLION
AN ADDITIONAL AND
when supplier
$186 BILLION
in economic impact
IN TOTAL, THE INDUSTRY SUPPORTS