Editor’s Note: Event photos available here | Recap video available here
Norwalk, CT, October 30, 2023 –– ALUMINUM USA, presented in collaboration with the Aluminum Association and CRU group, concluded its two-day event in Nashville, TN, October 25 & 26, 2023 with increased overall attendance and a sold-out exhibit hall. ALUMINUM USA is the premier event dedicated to innovation, technology, and knowledge transfer for the entire aluminum value chain.
ALUMINUM USA saw impressive growth since it’s last event edition in 2021 and surpassed 2019 attendance, welcoming over 2,000+ industry professionals. Attendees included engineers, producers, processors, purchasers, and suppliers of technologies and manufacturers; as well as end-users from application industries such as automotive, aerospace, building & construction, packaging and electronics from companies including Novelis, Constellium, Arconic, Hydro, Rio Tinto, Alcoa, Toyota, Logan Aluminum, Century Aluminum, Scepter, SDI Aluminum Dynamics, Granges, Kaiser, BMW, Reynolds, and more.
The event featured 220+ exhibiting brands, encompassing some of the biggest names in the aluminum industry as well as international companies from Canada, Germany, Italy, Norway, China, Iceland, Spain, and Turkey. Attendees discovered products and technologies from brands including SMS Group, EBNER Group, Danieli, Wagstaff, Wahl, Primetals Technologies, Pyrotek, Plibrico, Gillespie & Powers, and many more. Leads exchanged at the event grew an impressive 68% over leads exchanged in 2021.
“The ALUMINUM USA turnout was really impressive this year,” says Blanca Delgado, Event Manager for ALUMINUM USA. “After two years, the industry gathered to share expertise, find solutions and explore innovation. The Show evolved at a rapid pace and ALUMINUM USA remains well-positioned to continue its leadership role in delivering access to the latest technology and innovation to address challenges faced by the aluminum industry.”
Highlights were aplenty at ALUMINUM USA 2023. The Day 1 Conference Program, curated by CRU Group and the Aluminum Association, featured leading experts discussing today’s trending topics. Attendees also enjoyed a lively atmosphere with an opening ceremony, country music on the Show floor, an aluminum appreciation booth, and exhibitor events including happy hours and a whiskey and bourbon tasting, sponsored by EPIQ Machinery. Day 1 concluded with the much-anticipated Networking Party at the Country Music Hall of Fame, sponsored by Altest, SMS Group, and the Aluminum Association. The party was sold out to capacity, and customers enjoyed the popular event with food, drinks, live music, and a chance to tour the museum.
The Show will return to the Music City Center in Nashville on May 28 & 29, 2025, with plans to co-locate with Fastener Fair, another RX event. Organizations interested in participating can obtain more information here.