2022 Press Releases

Copper Development Association and Sustainable Minds Announce Webinar on Understanding Industry EPDs and HPDs
The Copper Development Association (CDA) announced it will participate in a webinar with Sustainable Minds, Understanding Industry EPDs and HPDs, on September 22 from 2:00-3:00pm ET. Erin Smith, CDA’s material stewardship project manager, will discuss innovative ways to leverage existing frameworks, such as ASTM/AMSE standards and the HPD Collaborative metal alloys special condition, to develop industry-based Health Product Declarations (HPDs).

NSF Standard Lists Brass Alloys as Acceptable Materials for Drinking Water
NSF Standard Lists Brass Alloys as Acceptable Materials for Drinking Water Manufacturers now have more options to design safer products that meet lower lead leaching limits

CDA Commends Congress for Passing the Energy Security Provisions in Inflation Reduction Act
CDA Commends Congress for Passing the Energy Security Provisions in Inflation Reduction Act

Energy Security Legislative Provisions Will Accelerate U.S. Clean Energy Adoption
As Congress prepares to consider reconciliation legislation, the Copper Development Association (CDA) released the following statement from Andrew G. Kireta, Jr., president and CEO at CDA

Eleven Building Projects Receive Copper In Architecture Award
Eleven building projects across the United States and Canada recently received the prestigious North American Copper in Architecture (NACIA) award from the Copper Development Association (CDA) for their outstanding application of architectural copper and copper alloys.

CDA Releases Updated Copper in Architecture Design Handbook
CDA Releases Updated Copper in Architecture Design Handbook

The Copper Development Association Hires New Director of Flat Products
The Copper Development Association, Inc. (CDA) has chosen Adam Kotrba to lead its Flat Products Council. In this role he will be responsible for identifying and influencing market trends and growth opportunities for member companies and the copper industry within end uses such as data centers, electric vehicles, architectural applications, green buildings, antimicrobial copper, and more.

The Copper Development Association Hires New Director of Tube and Fittings
The Copper Development Association, Inc. (CDA) has chosen Marcus Elmer to lead its Tube and Fittings Council. In this role he will be responsible for identifying and influencing market trends, opportunities, and threats for copper tube and fittings products through the development and execution of strategic programs involving technical research, codes and standards, advocacy and education.

The Copper Development Association Names New Vice President
The Copper Development Association, Inc. (CDA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Adam Estelle as the association’s next Vice President.