Aluminum solutions - Feature stories

Hydro, SylvanSport: On the GO!

Praised for its ability to transport gear in a fuel-friendly manner, provide comfortable accommodations without the large expense of an RV, and leave virtually no footprint on the environment, the SylvanSport GO is reinventing how we camp and carry gear.

Sweet sound of aluminum

Marimba One and Hydro make beautiful music together.

The future looks bright

Imagine a vast desert landscape filled to the horizon with enormous mirrors. No, its not the latest scene for a sci-fi thriller. Its the future. The future of clean, efficient energy production: the Nevada Solar One energy field in Boulder City, Nevada.

Aluminum extrusions put lightweight radar guns in officers hands

Kustom Signals, Inc. is a world leader in the design and manufacture of public safety traffic equipment

Partnering for the right reasons: Allsteel's success with Hydro

When Hydro Aluminum was chosen as new supplier of fabricated aluminum extrusions for Allsteel's Terrace office system, both companies committed to a long-term partnership that has seen impressive advances in processes and cost controls.

A step up

When you think about washing your second-story windows, do you get a lump in your throat? Do you have flashes of a ladder wobbling and a painful fall? This high quality aluminum ladder system dominates the market.

Pushing the envelope

The Chevrolet Corvette Z06 is more powerful than before, and its clever distribution of weight helps generate worldclass performance. One reason is that the muscular engine sits atop a feathery cradle made of magnesium.

Extruded Aluminum Hurricane Shutters - Windows of opportunity

Not hit by a major hurricane in years, Puerto Rico still gets its share of tropical storms. Extruded aluminum hurricane shutters protect countless buildings from the elements.

Reinventing Summer Fun

Any special plans for summer? Consider an Alpine Slide! Instead of going down the side of a mountain on skis, this time go down on a specially designed sled that races along a fiberglass track. Leter rip for thrills at top speeds or ease on back for a gen

And the winners are...

The results of the ET Foundation's Extrusion Design Competition are in!

Clearing the air

Diesel exhaust indoors can be deadly. PlymoVent makes sure the exhaust is piped safely outdoors.

Control your metals future

Through the e-portal, Metal Products customers can get personalized access to orders, contracts, technical support, market information and more.

Answering the architect's call

Hydro’s new T-5000 Terrace Door is an elegant, high performance solution that meets “green building” standards.

Capturing the power of the sun

For the 2 billion people without electricity, and for those who just want a greener energy source, Evergreen Solar panels, with frames using Hydro extrusions, can provide the power they need.

What Goes Up, Must Not Come Down

Total Structures is an innovative designer and installer of temporary structures used for trade show exhibits and staging for concerts, corporate events, film, and television

Big fish story

Penn Reels is one of the most legendary names in sport fishing. This renowned company has been manufacturing the finest quality reels serious fishermen over 70 years.

Increased visibility for winners of 2005 ET Design Competition

Winning designs in the ET Foundations 2005 International Aluminum Extrusion Design Competition will be displayed at the Aluminum USA Show and Conference during National Manufacturing Week in Chicago, March 7-10, 2005

Number one supplier of school bus window assemblies keeps International rolling

International Truck and Engine Corporation is one of the country’s largest manufacturers of school buses.

Hydro drawn tubing is a hit with bat makers

It’s spring, and “Play Ball” is beginning to be heard across diamonds everywhere

Putting a value on safety

At every Hydro Aluminum North America facility, safety comes first, last and always. We work continuously to create the safest work environment possible and to develop the safest operating procedures.

Aluminum extrusions help launch the Ford GT

The Ford GT is a car for the 21st century. Based on the legendary Ford GT of the 1960s, this new model is redesigned, re-engineered and re-launched for today’s high-tech automotive market.