Mr Patrick M Franc president and CEO of Louisville, KY based Tri Arrows Aluminum Inc will immediately assume the vacant position of Chairman of The Aluminum Association through Fall of 2013, per a vote of the Association's Executive Committee.

Mr Heidi Brock president of Aluminum Association said that "Mr Pat has extensive leadership experience within The Aluminum Association. His broad knowledge of the industry and the Association will be invaluable as we seek to promote aluminum as the most sustainable material for fuel efficient transportation, green building products and consumer packaging."

Mr Franc joined Tri Arrows Aluminum in March 2002 as President. Previously, he had held various global leadership positions with BP in the firm's various commodity and specialty thermoplastics businesses.

Tri Arrows Aluminum has been a leader in the aluminum can sheet manufacturing industry for over 25 years and specializes in 3000 and 5000 series alloys. The firm has a manufacturing joint venture, Logan Aluminum which recently received the inaugural 2012 Aluminum Mill Excellence award by American Metal Market.

Mr Franc said that "I'm honored by the faith placed in me by my colleagues on The Aluminum Association's Executive Committee. The Aluminum Association contributes significantly to the success of my company and the industry. I'm pleased to fill this role and offer my experience for the remainder of the term."

Source - Aluminum Association

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