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| October 17, 2006
Prestigious Supplier Credential - Alcoa Wheel Products Celebrates Finalist Status for 2007 Automotive News PACE Award
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Wheel Products is a finalist in the prestigious 2007 Automotive
News PACE Award competition. The 13th annual
PACE (Premier Automotive Suppliers’Contribution to Excellence) Award is presented by
Microsoft, SAP, Transportation Research Center Inc. (TRC Inc.) and Automotive
News.
Alcoa Wheel Products was recognized for its Dura-Bright®
Wheels with XBR Technology. The truly unique properties of this patented
surface technology create a cross-linked system that actually penetrates
the aluminum to become an integral part of the wheel. Unlike coated
wheels, it will not peel, crack, corrode, or chip. Dura-Bright®
wheels only require rinsing with water to maintain their extremely
bright polished appearance. Kevin Kramer, President of Alcoa Wheel
Products, was quoted as saying, “We are truly
honored to be considered as a finalist for this prestigious award. The
Dura-Bright® technology has been a huge
success in our commercial transportation wheel business, which will
allow us to extend it into the automotive industry. This recognition
further reinforces the value of our commitment to technology innovation.”
Recognizing superior innovation, technological advancement and business
performance, the Automotive News PACE Award is open to suppliers that
contribute products, processes, materials or services directly to the
manufacture of cars or trucks. The award is accepted around the world as
the industry symbol of innovation.
Alcoa Wheel Products is a finalist in the Product category which
recognizes innovations in new products or services or in new product and
service development and introduction processes that have significant
market impact and act as “game changers”
in the automotive industry.
The Automotive News PACE Award also recognizes suppliers’
superiority in three additional categories: Product –
Europe, Information Technology and Services, and Manufacturing Process
and Capital Equipment.
Alcoa Wheel Products, along with other Automotive News PACE Award
finalists, will undergo an extensive review process –
including a site visit – by industry,
academic and business leaders to select award winners, to be announced
during the 2007 Society of Automotive Engineers conference in Detroit at
a gala ceremony at the Max M. Fisher Music Center on April 16. For
complete details of the 2007 Automotive News PACE Award visit www.autonews.com/PACE.
About Alcoa Wheel Products
Alcoa Wheel Products is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, and employs
more than 3,000 associates in seven locations globally. The Alcoa
business unit manufactures cast and forged aluminum wheels for the heavy
truck, automotive, and motorcycle industries.
About Alcoa
Alcoa is the world's leading producer and manager of primary aluminum,
fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities, 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 to customers. In addition to aluminum
products and components, Alcoa also markets consumer brands including
Reynolds Wrap(R) foils and plastic wraps, Alcoa(R) wheels, and Baco(R)
household wraps. Among its other businesses are closures, fastening
systems, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for
cars and trucks. The company has 129,000 employees in 43 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.
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