Voice for Aluminum, Environmental Knowitall, Occasional Activist, Worrier, Fixer

Washington, DC
Joined April 2009
According to the President of the American Aluminum Association - for the US to setup a new Aluminum smelting factory - it would take 8-10 years, *if* they could find a power grid strong enough and willing to commit to 20+ years of service. Every one 🇨🇦 Aluminum job = 13 American jobs. Effectively gutting American jobs, raising costs for at least a decade. *Or*… they could continue purchasing from Canada at the current rates.. rates that Trump negotiated in 2018 that he called “perfect”.
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What a great experience for @AluminumNews at Reuters' #IndustryTransition23! I was honored to lead a critical discussion about reaching a #NetZero metals sector and grateful to hear stories of why companies #ChooseAluminum.
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Looking forward to joining @ReutersEvents’ #IndustryTransition2023 as a moderator the "Making of a Green Metals Market" panel alongside leaders from @CouerMining, @Lindeplc and @NorskHydroASA. Join us as we develop solutions for a sustainable future!
📣We're excited to participate in @reutersevents' #IndustryTransition2023 in Pittsburgh! @charlesdjohnson will lead an important discussion on decarbonizing metal production and implementing sustainable solutions across the 'hard-to-abate' sector. events.reutersevents.com/ene…
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Happy #AmericaRecyclesDay ♻️ Did you know that aluminum is one of the most recycled—and recyclable—materials in use today? youtu.be/CZm-m6nYuTc
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What a great @AluminumNews meeting in DC discussing some of the industry's key focus areas and celebrating our people — association members, leadership and staff — who work hard and volunteer their time in service of a stronger U.S. industry. #ChooseAluminum
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Great to be with our members and partners in Mexico at AluMexico 2022!
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Deeply saddened by the news about Congresswoman Walorski⁠ — a tireless advocate for the aluminum industry and workers in her district. We extend our deepest sympathies to her family, the families of her staff members Emma Thomson and Zachery Potts, and all who love them.
Dean Swihart, Jackie’s husband, was just informed by the Elkhart County Sheriff’s office that Jackie was killed in a car accident this afternoon. She has returned home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.
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Government policy works best when it is grounded in good data and analysis. Proud to testify today before the USITC for their Section 332 investigation.
In testimony before the USITC this morning, @charlesdjohnson shared how China’s rampant use of industrial subsidies in the aluminum sector has distorted the global market for the metal. alu.mn/3OnWSu6
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Trade enforcement works. Thank you to @CommerceGov for self-initiating country-wide anti-circumvention inquiries involving imports of aluminum foil from China that are completed or finished in Thailand and South Korea. alu.mn/3yCuGOb
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Demand is growing, and @AluminumNews member companies are meeting the moment with a continued commitment to U.S.-based manufacturing and jobs!
We’re building a $2.5B #aluminum recycling, rolling & finishing plant in #Alabama! Our new plant will be the 1st of its kind built in the U.S. in 40 years. Learn more at novelis.com/bayminette. #MadeinAlabama #buildinbaldwin #sustainability
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It's an exciting time for @NorskHydroASA, Cassopolis and the entire U.S. aluminum industry!
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Thanks to @Novelis for giving members of our team a tour of the Global Research & Technology Center in Kennesaw, Georgia. We love the opportunity to see the industry in action!
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We’re incredibly encouraged by the position of the U.S. aluminum industry today!
A new study shows that the U.S. aluminum industry directly employs more than 164,000 workers and generates more than $73 billion in direct economic output. alu.mn/3DGtnyp
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"Navigating a Period of Extraordinary Potential" — take a moment to read a recent interview between @LightMetalAge and our president & CEO @charlesdjohnson: alu.mn/3t9SSG9
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Cars are headed toward low carbon and more efficient design. We know where we`re going, and now we know how to get there. @DriveAluminum @AluminumNews
Automated manufacturing processes will support the future of efficient, cost-effective automotive product design. Learn how the aluminum industry is preparing for that future: alu.mn/3ujyF1y
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Please do not eats aluminum foil
Now delivering Eats. And Don’t Eats. Please, don’t get them mixed up! #UberEats #UberDontEats @JENCOOLIDGE @Trevornoah @GwynethPaltrow @nicholasbraun
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It's a great day at Aluminum! - the team is back after an Omicron surge shut down. @AluminumNews
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Charles Johnson retweeted
Novelis is investing $365 million to build a highly advanced #recycling center for #automotive in North America. With this investment, Novelis expects the facility to reduce its #carbonemissions by more than one million tons each year. Learn more at novelis.com/Guthrie.
Looking forward to the new year!
We’re excited to announce that Charles Johnson, President and CEO of @isea_safety, will join the Aluminum Association as its new President and CEO. alu.mn/3vWt5AR
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