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May 23, 2003
Aluminerie de Bécancour Inc. wins a Phénix de l’environnement
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Bécancour, May 23, 2003 – Yesterday evening at the prestigious gala of the Les Phénix de l’environnement competition at Métropolis in Montreal, Aluminerie de Bécancour Inc. took a prize in the “Know-how in sustainable development“ category under the sub-category “Primary or secondary sector company having used processes or technologies to improve its environmental performance”, for its greenhouse gas reduction project aimed mainly at reducing the levels of CF4 and C2F6 caused by anode effects. The two other finalists in the category were:
Graymont (located in Marbleton), a world leader in the production of chemical lime. The company developed a new opencast mine in a rural area using tried and tested technologies to protect the environment The Société de transport de Montréal and its partners for the use of biodiesel for their 155 buses.
The Phénix de l'environnement competition was initiated six years ago and is intended to recognize exceptional contributions by Quebecers to environmental protection and sustainable development. The competition was inaugurated by the Ministry of Environment, the Ministry of Finance, Economy and Research, Industry and Trade division, RECYC-QUÉBEC and Collecte sélective Québec.
Pierre Mercier, Manager, Laboratory and Environment, at Bécancour, received the prize yesterday evening with much pride and emotion. “It is important to us that our efforts be recognized because our reduction goals are aimed chiefly at greenhouse gases due to their significant effect on the environment,” he commented. Louis-Régis Tremblay, President and Manager, commented, “This means we are the best in Quebec with regard to reducing greenhouse gases caused by anode effects and that, by continuing our efforts, we can aspire to becoming the best in the world!”
Aluminerie de Bécancour Inc. has a team of 1,076 people producing 395,000 metric tonnes of aluminum per year and is 74.95% owned by Alcoa, the world’s largest producer of aluminum with 127,000 employees in 40 countries. As well as Aluminerie de Bécancour, Alcoa Canada Primary Metals also owns Usine de tige Bécancour, Aluminerie de Deschambault and Aluminerie de Baie-Comeau, a group that annually contributes economic benefits of more than a billion dollars to the province.
Alcoa Inc. is the world's leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina, and is active 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 as a single solution to customers. In addition to aluminum products and components, Alcoa also markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap(R) aluminum foil, Alcoa(R) wheels, and Baco(R) household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding, closures, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. The company has 127,000 employees in 40 countries. For more information go to www.alcoa.com
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