C-TPAT is Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism.
The benefits to our Customers include the assurance
in knowing that shipments are guaranteed secure
until reaching their U.S. shipping destinations.
Less delays at the border will lead to greater
predictability in material delivery schedules.
Below is a
list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
relating to Almag and C-TPAT certification. If
you would like more detailed information, please
contact your sales representative.
FAQ Frequently
Asked Questions about C-TPAT and its advantages
1.
Q. What are the basic advantages for Almag’s
customers?
A. Customers
using C-TPAT certified suppliers will experience
less interruption in the deliveries of their material
when crossing the border into the United States.
They can also rest assured that the security and
integrity of such material will be of the highest
level.
2.
Q. Is there anything that Almag’s customers
need to do or pay for this added status?
A. No. Almag is fully responsible for all aspects
of our C-TPAT certification. There is no additional
cost to our customers.
3.
Q. Why did Almag want this Certification?
A. As a company,
Almag is always looking for areas of continuous
improvement. With many of our customers in the
U.S.A., we do “Whatever it Takes”
to make our shipments as seamless from door to
door as possible. We also care about the concerns
and security of our neighbors to the South.
4.
Q. Where can we find more information about C-TPAT
and other USCBP (U.S. Customs Border Protection)
programs alike?
A. Please
visit www.cbp.gov for further information, or
contact your sales representative.
5.
Q. Where can we view your C-TPAT certificate?
A. Please
click here.
Rapid
prototyping service is available at Almag!
Begin with your drawing and within days, accurate,
full-size samples will be in your hands.
3D prototypes will allow you to review your extrusion
design, check form, fit and function of assemblies,
possibly saving thousands of dollars and valuable
time when designing new products, or modifications.
Prototypes for matching end caps and other non-extrusion
parts can also be produced, providing you with
a complete, sample assembly prior to full extrusion
production. Samples are made from 100% recyclable
plastic.
To learn more about Almag’s 3D prototyping
service and benefits, please contact your account
representative.
Almag
Customer wins
ET Foundation 2006 Design Award
Almag would like to
extend special congratulations to our Customer,
Christopher Jeske of RollFab, Inc. for winning
first place in the 2006 International Aluminum
Extrusion Design Competition awarded by the Extrusion
Technology Foundation. RollFab, Inc. was the winner
in the Commercial/Industrial/Consumer category
for the Multiroll.
An assembly of three
aluminum extrusions is used to form the Multiroll
sheet metal radius handbrake. It can be used in
a variety of fabrication industries such as; automotive,
motorcycle, arts & crafts and architectural
applications.
The Multiroll is an
inventive demonstration of the possibilities for
the design of extrusions and the functional way
in which they can be applied.
Congratulations Chris!
To learn more about
RollFab and Multiroll, please visit www.multiroll.net
Almag’s
Big Bikers Ride with Heart!!
Complete with police escort, Almag’s
Big Bikers rode their way to another great campaign
for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
May 11th, experienced and new riders peddled the
streets of Brampton supporting heart healthy activity
on a 30 person bike.
Congratulations and thank you to all our riders
and sponsors!!
Santa
Claus Parade
Almag employees and their families
recently took part
in the Brampton Santa Claus Parade.
The Almag float was
topped with trees and presents and lit up the
night sky as it travelled along Main Street in
Brampton.
The Santa Claus Parade
is a long standing tradition in Brampton and was
a joy to share with the kids.
We would like to extend
special thanks to the following companies for
their generosity:
Garry Mercer Trucking
Parkview Transit
Silent Gliss Canada Ltd.
Valle Foam Industries Inc.
Battlefield Equipment Rentals
It was a wonderful
event instilling the Spirit of the Season in all
of us.
Best wishes for you
and your family through the Holiday Season and
into the New Year!
Almag's
"Big Bike for Stroke" team
Congratulations
go out to our Big Bike riders!!!
29 spirited and enthusiastic Almag
employees took part in the Big Bike for Stroke
Fundraising event on May 4, 2005.
The weather held out, they all pedaled their hardest
and the greatest part is that they raised over
$3100.00 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation!!
Way to go riders - a job well done!!!
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Inoex
promex Expert
Continuing to lead the industry
in best practices, the promex Expert system from
Inoex is an integral part of our quality program
providing “real time” measurement
at the press.
The promex Expert, developed
in Germany, is the latest in optical inspection
equipment featuring Carl Zeiss optics and the
most robust extrusion measurement software available
on the market. Providing productivity benefits
to the extrusion and quality teams at Almag, the
promex Expert also provides web-based reporting
for our die Suppliers.
In less than 60 seconds, the press teams can have
a complete profile measurement right at the press,
supporting Almag's continued path towards leading
the extrusion industry in tighter tolerance profiles.
Quality
Assurance Thanks
to our Employees, we are happy to announce that
we are currently an ISO 9001:2000 certified Canadian
aluminum extruder. We specialize in high quality,
tight tolerance, precision aluminum extrusions
for progressive Customers internationally.
