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Australia's aluminium since 1963
Throughout 2003 Alcoa is celebrating the 40th anniversary of a remarkable enterprise – one born of visionary leadership and nurtured by hope, optimism, innovation and hard work.
In 1963, the idea of an integrated aluminium industry in Australia, though ambitious, began to show fruit. Linking bauxite in Western Australia with coal in Victoria and building refineries in the West to ship alumina to smelters in the East was visionary.
In 2003, we enjoy the benefits of that vision, and we acknowledge the energy, integrity and determination to succeed of those who have made it a reality – the talents and efforts of the thousands of people who have created Alcoa of Australia Limited.
It is from Sir Lindesay Clark's vision and the alliance he initiated with the Aluminium Company of America that Alcoa today delivers Australia's aluminium to the world.
During 40 years of production in Australia we have grown from being simply pioneers of a new industry to become the world’s largest alumina producer, a major producer of aluminium and a significant contributor to the wealth and well-being of the nation, our people and the communities in which we operate.
And the visionary thinking that founded the company continues to guide our aspirations for the future. There are still challenges to be met – new technologies to develop, new products to create, new and better ways of building stronger communities and protecting the environment.
Our vision moves us to invest the resources and effort required to build a better, more sustainable future.
Aluminium is the metal of the 21st century – a vital material for so many industries and part of everyday life for people all around the world – and Alcoa stands at the forefront of aluminium technology and production worldwide.
In this section of www.alcoa.com.au we are celebrating some of the highlights of Alcoa’s first 40 years of production in Australia, remembering some of our major achievements and acknowledging some of the people and events that have made our journey to date so rewarding.
We have come a long way in just four decades. Our sights are fixed firmly on the many opportunities and challenges that surely await us in the years ahead – we hope you enjoy seeing some of the highlights of our history.
Alcoa in Australia History Booklet
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