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Newly Designed Forging Press of Alcoa Commences Operation in Cleveland

A newly redesigned forging press of Alcoa, a producer of primary and fabricated aluminum, has started operation at Cleveland Works in Ohio. The company has invested $100 million to redesign and upgrade the 50,000 t forging press.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 15 Feb 2012

Newest Defense Alloys from Alcoa Shows Enhanced Performance in Naval Ships

Kyle A. Crum, Technology Manager for Alcoa Defense, has presented a paper on the use of aluminum alloys in modern naval designs at the American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) show held in Arlington, Virginia.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 14 Feb 2012

HoloPRISM Holographic Paper Makes KLEENEX Cool Touch Tissues More Attractive

Graphic Packaging International and Vacumet have partnered to provide a remarkably attractive finish to KLEENEX Cool Touch Tissues, a new range of facial tissues from Kimberly-Clark.

6 Feb 2012

Ras Al Khair Alumina Refinery Construction Started by Ma’aden Alcoa Aluminum JV

Ma’aden Aluminium Company, a joint venture (JV) of Alcoa and Ma’aden, has begun construction of alumina refinery at a fully integrated aluminum industrial complex in Ras Al Khair, Saudi Arabia.

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 6 Feb 2012

Hydro Helps to Promote Aluminium Usage in Automobiles

Hydro's extrusion operation division employees are trying to promote the use of aluminum in vehicles. The initial part of the campaign known as "Jobs From Autos" is led by a production manager, Matthew Holbrook from the St.Augustine, Florida-based Hydro plant.

2 Feb 2012

Alcoa to Expand Aluminum Lithium Production Capacity for Aerospace Applications

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today announced it is expanding its aluminum lithium capacity and capabilities at three locations around the world to meet growing demand in the aerospace market for its newest alloys. The alloys, introdu...

From Alcoa - Aluminum Company of America 25 Jan 2012

Hydro Announces Hydro Green Aluminium Award for Students and Researchers

Hydro has announced that the Hydro Green Metal Award will be awarded for the improvement of climate footprint of aluminium production. The award is valued at $35,000 for which students, researchers and others can compete.

25 Jan 2012

Norsk Hydro Restricts Production at its Aluminium Facility in Australia

In response to the economic slowdown, low metal prices and a weak market, Norsk Hydro has announced that it will stop one of its production lines at its facility located in Kurri Kurri in Australia.

20 Jan 2012

SMS to Continue as Main Sponsor of ALUMINIUM Trade Fair

The SMS group will continue to support the ALUMINIUM trade fair in future as its main sponsor. The group of companies which is subdivided into the SMS Siemag and SMS Meer business divisions, is one of the leading supplie...

18 Jan 2012

Hydro Consider Reducing Aluminium Production in Australia

Norsk Hydro ASA is considering curtailing production at its Kurri Kurri aluminium plant in Australia. A consultation process has started with the local employees.

From Hydro - Aluminium Alloys and Products 10 Jan 2012

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