AluK’s Russell Yates appointed CAB president

AluK’s managing director, Russell Yates, has been appointed as president for the Council for Aluminium in Building (CAB).

Having been a long-time supporter and advocate of CAB, Russell says he is now working alongside the rest of the board and the professional team to help CAB become ‘an even more powerful voice for aluminium’.

Russell commented: “CAB already has an impressive track record when it comes to advancing the cause of aluminium in construction – from ensuring that aluminium was A-rated in the BRE Green Guide back in the ‘90s, to formulating the new Closed Loop Recycling scheme.

“It has even more ambitious plans now and the current team are doing some really impressive work in key areas such as training, technical consultancy and lobbying.

“I want to use my position as president to support that work and raise the profile of CAB even further in the places that matter most. We want to be talking to government and regulators to help shape upcoming and future legislation and engaging with other groups within the industry to ensure that aluminium becomes the undisputed material of choice.

“We’re already seeing plenty of evidence of success particularly on material sourcing and recycling, where CAB’s Closed Loop Recycling scheme looks set to shift the focus from cradle-to-gate to a cradle-to-cradle approach and reinforce aluminium’s sustainability credentials.

“I’m passionate about this sector and will do all I can during my tenure as president to support CAB’s mission. I am looking forward to a challenging but ultimately very rewarding year ahead.”