Business View Magazine - October 2018

288 289 SHAPING SOLUTIONS TOGETHER WHAT: A non-profit association advocating for the aluminum extrusion industry WHERE: Wauconda, Illinois WEBSITE: www.aec.org AT A GLANCE ALUMINUM EXTRUDERS COUNCIL T he Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) is an inter- national trade association dedicated to advanc- ing the effective use of aluminum extrusion in North America. The non-profit organization deliv- ers comprehensive information about extrusion’s charac- teristics, applications, environmental benefits, design, and technology to users, product designers, engineers, and the academic community.A commitment to enhancing members’ ability to meet emerging market demands through knowl- edge sharing and best practices is the Council’s key focus. Jeff Henderson is AEC President and a passionate cham- pion for aluminum extruders and their overall value to the manufacturing sector. Henderson held nothing back in a recent interview with Business View Magazine, where he extolled the benefits of AEC membership, the state of the industry, and AEC’s ongoing advocacy efforts in the