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ALCOA WHEEL AND TRANSPORTATION PRODUCTS New M-Seriesâ„¢ Offering For Medium Duty Segment
June 20, 2008 CLEVELAND, OHIO (June 20, 2008) - Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products is pleased to announce a new Medium Duty wheel designed for the Sprinter 3500 chassis. This new M-Series™ forged aluminum wheel is both lightweight and durable. Designed to improve styling options to RV, shuttle, van and work truck upfitters, the wheel option provides aluminum’s corrosion resistance, lighter weight and improved heat management for extended brake and tire life. In addition, aluminum wheels enhance the resale value of used vehicles at trade-in. The 16 x 5.5 J type wheel features 6 elongated hand holes – providing optimal venting in combination with the excellent heat dissipation properties of aluminum. The attractive forged aluminum wheel weighs 16.9 pounds (a reduction of about 12 pounds each compared to the steel wheel) with an identical load rating of 2337 pounds – well-suited for superior curb damage resistance and the versatile applications and service for which the Sprinter 3500 is known. The wheel is available in both brushed (Part No. 250800) and polished finishes (Part Nos. 250801 & 250802), and is offered with a trim accessories package: front and rear axle covers with lug nut covers designed to fit over the OE lug nuts (Front Kit - Part No. 021120 and Rear Kit - Part No. 022120). Alcoa aluminum wheels help improve productivity with less downtime because they resist curbing and are stronger. They never need painting, so maintenance costs are reduced. Lighter weight adds to greater fuel efficiency. Alcoa is recognized as a world-class leader and innovator in the global forged aluminum wheels market. The M-Series™ wheels complement the broadest array of forged aluminum wheels offered with elegant styling, high quality, specialty treatments and finishes. About Alcoa Wheels and Transportation Products Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, serves the commercial vehicle, automotive, and defense markets with products used in a range of applications including cast and forged aluminum wheels, aluminum space frames, specialized vacuum die cast products, niche products such as Dura-Bright® and Dura-Flange® wheels and M-Series™ medium truck wheels, as well as a variety of other aluminum components for these markets. AWTP is composed of three divisions: Transportation Products, Commercial Vehicle Wheels, and Automotive Wheels. It employs 2,800 people at 30 locations worldwide. About Alcoa Alcoa is the world leader in the production and management of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina combined through its active and growing participation in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa’s businesses to customers. In addition to aluminum products and components including flat-rolled products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, Alcoa also markets Alcoa® wheels, fastening systems, precision and investment castings, structures and building systems. The Company has 97,000 employees in 34 countries and has been named one of the top most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com. For more information on Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products visit: www.alcoawheels.com or call 1-800-242-9898, Option 4. |
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