2017 Press Releases

CDA Joins National Commission to Slash Transportation Energy Use by Half
The Copper Development Association (CDA) will serve on a national commission launched today by the Alliance to Save Energy that will develop recommendations to reduce energy use in the U.S. transportation sector by 50 percent by 2050 while meeting future mobility needs.

Call for Entries: 2018 North American Copper in Architecture Awards
Architects, designers and sheet metal contractors are invited to submit their copper building projects for the 2018 North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) awards program through January 31, 2018. Now in its 11th year, the program recognizes and promotes architectural copper and copper alloys structures in North America.

Competition Showcases the Piping Trades as Viable Careers for Millennials
Over half of America’s skilled trade employees are nearing retirement age and fewer men and women are being prepared to take their places. To address the shortage of skilled laborers, the Copper Development Association (CDA) sponsored the copper piping portion of the annual the United Association (UA) Competition and Instructor Training Program in Ann Arbor, Michigan on August 13-18.

CDA Launches How-to Videos for Working with Copper Threaded Adapters and Flanges
CDA's newest videos in the "Do it Proper With Copper" video series teach plumbing professionals how to braze threaded copper adapters and solder and braze copper alloy flanges.

CDA Sustainable Energy Expert to Address Global Tech Execs and Leaders at Electric Vehicle Technology Expo
CDA's Director of Sustainable Energy will speak at the Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo to discuss copper's role in powering electric vehicles.

Electrical System Upgrades Helps Keep Two Florida Radio Stations On-Air
After constant lightning strikes would damage equipment and cause the radio station to lose power, WTMN installed a new grounding and wiring system in order to guarantee on-air time.

Improved Grounding Means Reliability for Radio Stations
Broadcast radio stations can encounter power outages, interrupted programming and costly repairs in the event of a lightning strike. In order to prevent these catastrophes, the MARC Radio Group installed a new code-exceeding grounding system, which has helped ensure uptime for its stations.

Architectural Awards Program Highlights Top Copper Projects From This Year and the Past Decade
The North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) Awards program recognizes the use of copper in building design projects. See who won this year!

Broadcast Radio Stations Turn to Code Exceeding Techniques to Ensure Uptime
Power outages, interrupted programming and costly repairs are just a few of the potential outcomes a broadcast radio station could encounter in the event of a lightning strike. CDA’s David Brender will explore actual cases where lightning strikes caused extensive damage to broadcast and communication facilities and how a lightning protection system helped eliminate them with the attendees of the NAB Show on April 22.

Copper Is Essential to Modern, Sustainable Electric Grids
Microgrids are making the world more efficient and less reliant on huge, ineffective power systems.

Flint Selects Copper Piping to Solve Drinking Water Infrastructure Crisis
Mayor Karen Weaver and FAST Start Coordinator Michael C. McDaniel told hundreds of participants attending the Flint Water Infrastructure Summit that copper pipe will be used to replace the City of Flint’s entire lead and lead-tainted galvanized iron service lines.

Copper Alloys: State-of-the-Art Engineering on the Agenda at Corrosion 2017
The development of copper alloys—from traditional applications to state-of-the-art engineering—will be described in a symposium at NACE International’s Corrosion 2017 in New Orleans.

Copper Grounding System Guarantees 100 Percent Uptime for Boise Data Center
Copper is keeping one data center running efficiently and reliably all day long. Involta, a Cedar Rapids, Iowa based company that designs, builds, and operates data centers, recently opened its newest data center in Boise.

NBM Metals, Inc., a CDA Member, Announces the Appointment of Tom Bobish as Vice President of Operations
NBM Metals, Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Bobish as Vice President of Operations. Tom will be responsible for the leadership of the NBM sales team, developing new business and marketing opportunities and creating customized solutions to customer needs.

CDA’s David Brender Provides Insight on How to Avoid Electrical Disasters
To ensure a relatively smooth operation in mission-critical facilities, exceeding the minimal requirements of the National Electrical Code is essential. David Brender’s session at the 2017 Building Operating Management’s NFMT Conference & Exhibition will cover how to make cost-efficient improvements in bonding, grounding and wiring that will prevent catastrophic events from occurring.