Jun 13 2007
Alcan announced today at a press conference that it will be showcasing its sophisticated aluminum-based solutions for the aerospace industry at its Shaping the Sky exhibit at the 47th International Paris Air Show. Alcan's exhibit focuses on Alcan's innovations and leadership position in the expanding aerospace market. During a press conference, Christel Bories, President and CEO of Alcan Engineered Products stated: "Through the Shaping the Sky display, Alcan hopes to demonstrate our strong business platform focused on engineered materials in market segments where we have a competitive edge for growth potential. Alcan Aerospace is a case in point of how Alcan Engineered Products has the right business platform, a strong market presence, management systems and expertise to accelerate and sustain its profitable growth."
"There are many markets that offer good opportunities for growth; including emerging countries and new applications. Our leadership position in the aerospace market is just one example of how we are focusing on opportunities where we can leverage our core capabilities - such as technologies, innovation, market intelligence and our size and scope," concluded Ms. Bories.
Some of the products that will be highlighted at the Company's Shaping the Sky exhibit are an Airbus A380 aluminum wing rib and a Falcon 900/2000/7X passenger door. The wing rib is machined at Alcan and 100 percent of the swarfs (metal shavings) that are created as a result of this process are recycled in-house. The Falcon passenger door is produced using processes that significantly reduce the cost and enhance efficiencies of the end-product. These are just some examples that show the environmentally sustainable characteristics of aluminum, and Alcan's operational processes. These and other product presentations at Alcan's Shaping the Sky exhibit demonstrate the strong commitment to aerospace innovation as one of Alcan Engineered Products' key strategies for meeting the ever-evolving needs of its customers. In 2006, Alcan Aerospace announced more than US$65 million of investments in its existing facilities in order to satisfy the growing aerospace market demand.