Material Transparency

Copper is included in the Sustainable Minds Transparency Catalog. Now, with a click of a button, it’s easy find and specify greener and healthier products. Learn More

CDA Hires Director of Flat Products

The Copper Development Association, Inc. (CDA) has chosen Adam Kotrba to lead its Flat Products Council. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in manufacturing, engineering, and management to CDA. Learn more

Watch Now: Building a Research Facility to LEED Standards

Earn continuing education credits while you learn how design professionals built an energy efficient and environmentally friendly LEED v4 neuroscience research building. Watch Now

CDA Hires Director of Tube and Fittings

The Copper Development Association, Inc. (CDA) has chosen Marcus Elmer to lead its Tube and Fittings Council. He brings over 10 years of experience in the plumbing and mechanical industry to CDA and is a subject matter expert of metallic and polymer piping solutions. Learn more

Of Current Interest

The U.S. Copper Industry: Critical to Keeping the U.S. Operational

In these times of social distancing, working from home, sheltering in place, and shortages of critical medical, health, and social infrastructure, it has never been more clear which industries, products, and services are essential to our lives. Not just nice-to-haves but need-to-haves.

EPA Registration of Copper Alloys

Copper surfaces are registered by the EPA to continuously kill >99.9% of six bacteria, including MRSA, within two hours of exposure when cleaned regularly.

More Information on Copper and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

In response to numerous inquiries regarding the antimicrobial properties of copper and the COVID-19 pandemic, CDA has developed a position statement as part of our EPA-mandated Stewardship program.

CDA Releases Updated Copper in Architecture Design Handbook

CDA Releases Updated Copper in Architecture Design Handbook
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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.
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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.
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