2010 Press Releases

Prestigious Awards Call for a Prestigious Metal
Trophies are a symbol of achievement and accomplishment. They are symbolic and meaningful to many people, all over the world. Here are just a few heralded examples of how copper alloys play a major role in measuring a successful career by more than money and fame.

Long-term Health Problems Linked to Bariatric Surgery
For healthy individuals eating a normal diet, copper deficiency does generally not develop. But, after surgery like gastric bypass, copper supply can become critical. This is an even more serious issue, as copper deficiency is not easy to detect.

Copper and the Brake Pad Partnership
Copper and the Brake Pad Partnership: California and Washington State laws mandate a reduction in the amount of copper used in brake pads. The Copper Development Association Supports the Partnership Conclusion.

Nation's Top Apprentices Square Off in Ann Arbor
There was a buzz around the campus of Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, MI, as spectators watched the nation's best plumbers, welders and pipefitters showcase their talents.

Zolaikha Strong Joins Copper Development Association As Sustainable Electricity Director
The Copper Development Association (CDA) announced today that Zolaikha Strong has been made a Director of Sustainable Electrical Energy in the Market Development Group.

What Antimicrobial Copper Means For Healthcare Facilities
Long before the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registered copper as an antimicrobial, many ancient cultures used it to fight infection.

Study Shows Bacterial Reduction in an Out-Patient Facility
Preliminary results of a pilot study performed in an Infectious Disease outpatient practice at North Shore-Long Island Jewish Health System show that, with minor modifications, frequently touched surfaces can be made inhospitable to infectious bacteria.

Top Copper Projects Awarded For Architectural Brilliance
From a 150-year-old Gothic cathedral with clad copper archways built in the Old South, to a historic government landmark featuring replica bronze gargoyles in Canada's top tourist destination - both are projects being honored in the North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) awards program this year.

If You Plan to Buy an Electric Motor in 2010 - Read This
A new federal regulation designed to improve energy efficiency in industry goes into effect this year. The regulation requires certain efficiency standards in new motors of a commercial size.

Top Five Reasons to Enjoy Doing Laundry & Other Household Chores. Really.
Nobody likes to do laundry, right? According to government studies, the average American family does more than 400 loads of laundry a year. Would you consider spending your tax refund money on a new, more energy efficient washer and dryer?

Clinical Trial Results Demonstrate Copper Reduces MRSA & VRE in Hospital Rooms
Recent clinical tests demonstrate that antimicrobial copper is effective in significantly reducing the bacterial load in intensive care unit (ICU) patient rooms and on many individual objects in those rooms.

Architectural & Plumbing How-To Video Series Makes Working with Copper Simple and Easy
The Copper Development Association (CDA) has produced a series of short, instructional how-to videos for anyone working with copper on architectural and plumbing projects.

The New Electric Vehicle Shares a Rich History with Copper
Today copper is the one essential component of the electric vehicle (EV) that's not only here to stay - it's in even higher demand since the invention of the EV more than 100 years ago.

Take a Ride Into the Future in Hybrid & Electric Cars
Hybrid and electric automobiles will be the vehicles of the future. And copper will play a big role in their development, says Bob Weed, vice president of original equipment manufacturing for the Copper Development Association (CDA).

New HOMETIME Series Features Copper Elements as Part of the Well-Designed Home
A new energy-efficient home construction project being featured on the PBS HOMETIME show later this month will highlight the use of copper in the interior and exterior design of the house.

Chocolate for Love and Copper
Valentine's Day marks the time of year when we can all feel comfortable revealing our secret love affairs… with chocolate.