Feature: Aluminum Boats Prove Their Mettle
Technology, The Aluminum Association, Inc. Aluminum has been used in the marine industry for more than 100 years because of its light weight and ease of fabrication combined with good corrosion and fatigue resistance. However, for much of the past 30 years, fiberglass has been the material of choice of North American boatbuilders, particularly for higher-volume production lines. Competitively priced compared with boats made from most other materials, fiberglass boats can also be made from standardized molds that reduce their construction time and labor. Aluminum alloys, which are specified for marine use, offer many benefits, though, too.
Port of Tacoma to Purchase Kaiser Aluminum Smelter
The Port of Tacoma Commission has approved a contract with Houston-based Kaiser Aluminum to purchase the company's aluminum smelter located near the Port for an initial cash payment of $12.1 million. re-developing for container terminal use. approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. first quarter of 2003. necessary demolition and environmental remediation that may be required. funds will be placed in escrow. additional proceeds of the sale. Clare Petrich. Activity at Kaiser's Tacoma facility was curtailed in 2000. 73,000 metric tons of aluminum annually. America. community. Kaiser President and Chief Executive Officer Jack A. and to further strengthen the company's liquidity. years. clearly, so has the Northwest power environment," continued Hockema. market today.
