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Aluminum process , which is scrap aluminum . We get the material from various sources , such as buildings , road signs , and even beverage cans . Our facilities take in around 400 million pounds of scrap metal every year . That ’ s then melted , and converted from a solid to a liquid using a specific chemical process that ensures the metal meets all the required physical properties for re-use . There ’ s a lot of thought that goes into this process , and it ’ s always being refined . We ’ re continually striving to achieve the highest quality liquid metal as efficiently as possible .
“ The processes that follow are then about turning that liquid material back into a solid . We go through multiple iterations to ensure the metal has the correct properties , for instance it can ’ t be too thick or wide . The end product is used in building products like metal roofing , siding , soffit , and fascia , as well as heat exchange material for air conditioning units . We use Lean Six Sigma tools and work in a standardized way , and the whole team is
well versed in our guidelines for safety , quality , and efficiency . It ’ s those processes that keep the company successful ,” Stan explains .
The fundamentals of people , passion and process will no doubt help keep JW Aluminum performing successfully both this year and beyond . As Stan concludes : “ In 2024 , we see that the business fundamentals remain strong . We ’ re currently operating in a very uncertain marketplace , with global crises , inflation , and considerable macroeconomic fluctuations . However , we ’ re not concerned . We ’ ve been preparing to face challenges for the last ten years - we have the best people , the best equipment , and the best philosophy . Yes , there will be obstacles to overcome in the external market , but I fully expect us to be successful . We ’ re going to build on everything we ’ ve accomplished over the past ten years and continue growing .” ■
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