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Metalweb Now Offers Non-Aluminium Products

The results of metalweb’s in-depth research aimed at learning more about the supply-chain challenges its customers face has driven a significant change to the business.

From Metalweb - Aluminium Plate, Bar, Sheet and Extrusions 8 Apr 2014

Alcoa Invests $40 Million to Increase Specialty Foils Production at Itapissuma Rolling Mill

Alcoa announced a $40 million investment (100 million BRL) in its Itapissuma, Brazil, rolling mill to increase production of specialty foils for aseptic and flexible packages. Demand for specialty packaging in Brazil is expected to rise seven percent annually over the next three years due to population growth and consumer preference.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 2 Apr 2014

Micromeritics to Sponsor 4th International Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks

Micromeritics to Support the 4th International Conference on Metal-Organic Frameworks and Open Framework Compounds to be held this year from September 28th through October 1st in Kobe, Japan.

From Micromeritics Instrument Corporation 1 Apr 2014

New Ultra ONE, Light-Weight, Heavy-Duty Truck Wheel from Alcoa

Alcoa has rolled out the world’s lightest heavy-duty truck wheel. This latest Alcoa innovation, the Ultra ONE™, will help trucks shed pounds for increased payload and fuel efficiency.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 29 Mar 2014

Alcoa to Curtail Smelting Capacity at São Luís and Poços de Caldas Smelters in Brazil

Alcoa today announced it will curtail 147,000 metric tons of smelting capacity at its São Luís (Alumar) and Poços de Caldas smelters in Brazil due to challenging global market conditions in primary aluminum and increased costs that have made the smelters uncompetitive. The curtailments are expected to be complete by the end of May 2014.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 29 Mar 2014

Alcoa to Invest $13 Million to Expand Székesfehérvár Wheel Manufacturing Plant

Alcoa, the inventor and global leader of forged aluminum wheels, is investing US$13 million to expand its wheel manufacturing plant in Europe, to meet growing demand for its lightweight, durable, low-maintenance aluminum truck wheels.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 19 Mar 2014

New Report on Global and Chinese Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Industry

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Global and Chinese Aluminum Alloy Automotive Sheet Industry Report, 2013-2016" report to their offering.

From Research and Markets 14 Mar 2014

ProTec Polymer Processing Helps Benecke Changshun Auto Trim Establish New Production Line

At the end of October 2013, Benecke Changshun Auto Trim, a joint venture between Benecke-Kaliko in Hanover and Chinese specialist dealer for automotive plastics Jiangsu Changshun Group, based in Zhangjiagang in eastern China officially put a new production line for interior films made of thermoplastic elastomer based on olefin (TPO) into operation.

4 Mar 2014

Alcoa Named Most Admired Metals Company by Fortune

Alcoa has been named the most admired metals company in the world for the third consecutive year in Fortune magazine’s prestigious annual ranking on corporate reputation. Alcoa has been on the Most Admired list since Fortune began the annual ranking 31 years ago.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 28 Feb 2014

Bonnell Aluminum Commences Production with New Extrusion Line

Bonnell Aluminum, a subsidiary of Tredegar Corporation, announced today that its new extrusion line has begun production, and the volume ramp-up is progressing as planned.

28 Feb 2014

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