Aftermarket Tooling Portfolio Provides Costs Savings to OEMs
Alcoa currently offers a significant forge tooling catalog from fifteen-inch to twenty-inch with limited tooling in 22” and 24” sizes. Here is a partial list of our available catalog:

Size Min offset Max offset 15x7 0.125 0.5 15x7.5 -0.125 0.25 15x8 -0.06 0.06 15x8 -0.768 -0.708 15x8 0.97 1.03 16x6 4.22 4.84 16x6 4.49 4.59 16x6.5 4.44 4.47 16x7 0.23 0.3 16x7 1.25 2.28 16x8 -0.24 0.5 16x8 -0.08 0.08 17x8 0 0 17x9 0.1 2.14 18x8 1.23 2.2 18x8 0.21 0.29 18x9.5 1.2 2.95

Size Min offset Max offset 19x8.5 1.35 2.4 19x9 1.06 1.83 19x9 0.984 1.484 19x9.5 1.22 1.75 19x10.5 2.3 3.39 19x11 2.05 3.14 19x11.5 1.732 2.4 20x8 0.97 1.5 20x8.5 0.72 1.25 20x8.5 1.6 2.3 20x9 0.59 2.96 20x10 1.1 2.1 20x11 1.43 2.25 20x12 1.97 2.7 22x9 1.96 2.5 22x12 -1.938 -0.9 24x10 0.984 0.984

Utilizing existing forge tooling for OEM wheel programs allows Alcoa to pass along significant savings to our customers. By selecting a fitment from existing tooling, Alcoa circumvents the costs normally associated with purchase of tooling to start a new wheel program.

Contact Alcoa to find out if your future wheel programs may be able to utilize an existing forge tooling.

New M-Series™ Wheel Now Available
The new M-Series™ wheel is designed for the Sprinter 3500, and improves styling and exterior design options for RV, Shuttle, Van and Work Truck vehicles built on the Sprinter 3500 cab/chassis. This wheel option provides one-piece forged strength and durability, aluminum’s corrosion resistance, lighter weight and improved heat management for extended brake and tire life.

The 16x5.5J type forged aluminum wheel weighs just 16.9 pounds and offers a 2337 pound load rating.

Alcoa Wheels Highlighted on ESPN2 Drive to the New York Auto Show
ESPN2 recently highlighted Alcoa wheels during a review of the new Dodge Challenger SRT-8 on Drive to the New York Auto Show.

The review features Jeff Gale, Dodge Lead Exterior Designer, as he works his way around the Challenger SRT-8 to highlight the performance and appearance features on the new vehicle.

Alcoa supplies 20” forged aluminum wheels for fitment onto the Dodge Challenger SRT-8. Dodge looked to Alcoa to design, engineer and manufacture a one-piece forged aluminum wheel that provides ultimate strength and durability combined with lightweight benefits and impressive styling to enhance the performance and appearance of each new SRT-8 Challenger.

Check local listings for ESPN2 broadcasts of Drive to the New York Auto Show in your area.

Bi-Polar Extreme Racing Victorious at Baja 500
Congratulations to Dave and Chris Creagan, drivers of Bi-Polar Extreme Racing, for taking the Protruck class victory at the 2008 SCORE International Baja 500. The team navigated their Protruck through grueling rock sections, hills, washouts and long sand stretches to take the checkered flag.

Bi-Polar Extreme Racing ran courageously but Baja is always a treacherous place. Twenty-five miles from the planned pit stop at mile 207, the team suffered another flat. This time without a spare on-board. Dave Creagan managed to navigate his Protruck, with three tires and one Alcoa forged aluminum wheel with no tire, through the remaining twenty-five mile stretch at speeds exceeding 87 miles per hour.

“Alcoa should be proud of their stuff. I would never have believed we could rally that far on a rim in those kind of conditions. I thought the race was over for us,” stated Dave Creagan, as he pulled in for fresh tires and fuel at the mile 207 pit stop.

Jay Leno Takes Delivery of Dodge Challenger SRT-8 Fitted With Alcoa Wheels
It takes a very special vehicle to be included in the Big Dog Garage collection owned by NBC Tonight Show host, Jay Leno. Add a Dodge Challenger SRT-8 to that list.

Jay Leno recently took delivery of one of the first production examples of the new 2009 Dodge Challenger SRT-8. Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) #004 rolled off the assembly line and into Valley Dodge in Van Nuys, California, where Leno took delivery.

Alcoa has worked with Jay Leno on several projects, including custom forged aluminum wheels for his turbine powered EcoJet that launched at SEMA 2007.

Since Alcoa is the original equipment supplier for the twenty-inch wheels fitted from the factory on all Dodge Challenger SRT-8’s, Jay looked to the company to supply a custom set of the wheels treated with Dura-Bright® technology. This patented wheel surface treatment continually resists brake dust, dirt and road grime, allowing owners to maintain their vehicle’s appearance with minimal maintenance.

Click the link below for a video of Jay Leno enjoying his new Dodge Challenger SRT-8.
http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/video_player.shtml?vid=263733

Alcoa Wheels Featured on CNN Headline News Focus on America
Mike Parnell, VP/GM Alcoa Auto Wheels, was interviewed by Focus on America as he discussed how Alcoa continues to provide wheel solutions to address the needs of automotive manufacturers. Focus on America is a rotating segment, appearing on CNN Headline News and other syndicated cable networks, highlighting leading Domestic automotive suppliers.

Parnell outlines how Alcoa provides wheel solutions that address fuel economy and efficiency needs through one-piece aluminum forging technology to benefit vehicle design and engineering. “Alcoa first began producing aluminum over 130 years ago. The company invented the forged aluminum wheel in 1948, and today, Alcoa is the world’s leading supplier of forged wheels,” states Parnell.

The five-minute segment also provides an overview on Dura-Bright® technology and how automotive manufacturers are testing and adopting this innovation for their new vehicle platforms. Check your local listings for programming in your area.

Alcoa Board Elects Klaus Kleinfeld, President and CEO
Alcoa's Board of Directors has elected Klaus Kleinfeld, 50, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company. He succeeds Alain Belda, 64, as CEO. Mr. Belda will continue as Chairman of the Board.

Mr. Kleinfeld was named President and Chief Operating Officer of Alcoa in August 2007. He has served as a director of Alcoa since 2003. The change is effective immediately.

Prior to joining Alcoa, Kleinfeld served most recently as President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens AG, a global electronics and industrial conglomerate. In just two years as President and President and Chief Executive Officer of Siemens AG, Mr. Kleinfeld presided over a dramatic transformation of the global electronics and industrial conglomerate. He reshaped the company’s portfolio around three high growth areas, revenues increased by more than $16 billion in 2006 alone, operating groups met ambitious profitability targets, and the company’s market capitalization almost doubled.

A marathon runner who also enjoys skiing, tennis and the arts, Mr. Kleinfeld will reside with his wife and family in the New York area.

Alcoa Foundation Honors Stand-Out College Scholarship Recipient
Skip Waser, Commercial Director of Alcoa Automotive Wheels (pictured – far left) together with company associates in the Farmington Hills, Michigan office, honor Alcoa Foundation college scholarship winner Soneka Anderson, Daughter of Alcoa Account Manager - Roy Anderson and wife Sonya. Soneka will attend Howard University in the fall to study Musical Theater. Her passion is to perform in musicals on Broadway after graduation.

Aluminum Pricing

LME Summary
Ask prices as of 30-Jun-2008 13:25:03 (Eastern US)
	LME ($/MT)	Chg vs Prior Close	MW US ($/LB)
Cash	3,081	+4.25	1.4425
3 Mth	3,128	+4.00	1.4663
Avg 2008	3,132	+5.94	1.4692
Avg 2009	3,219	+13.04	1.5152
Avg 2010	3,259	+1.80	1.5381
LME Warehouse Stocks (MT)		1,092,525	down 1,625