29/07/2002 (Agence Europe) - The European Aluminium Association (EAA) has published its Annual Report 2001. The report stresses that the long term consumer trend for aluminium is one of growth and that production increased by 2.2% in 2001, while Western Europe remains a net importer. The report also indicates that 2001 was a very positive year for the aluminium recycling industry in Europe. (Address: 12 Avenue de Broqueville, Brussels 1150. E-mail: eaa@eaa.be website: www.eaa.net ).