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| January 3, 2007
Alcoa Wins Major Contracts for Aluminum Closures in Japan
TOKYO & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Closure Systems International (CSI) Japan announced today that it
is providing 100% of the aluminum closure requirements for two major
Japanese companies, beverage producer Suntory and FamilyMart, a major
Japanese convenience store chain.
Alcoa is supplying its 38 mm VT-Lok aluminum closures to Suntory for its
new alcoholic beverage, “Ginza Cocktail,”
introduced in September. In addition, Alcoa has provided 38mm aluminum
closures to FamilyMart for its launch of “Iki
(fashionably chic)” series of sake brands from
Nihon-Sakari, Haku-Tsuru, Gekkeikan, And Sho-Tiku-Bai. Family Mart began
selling the sake last October in its 5,500 convenience stores located
throughout the country.
“For many years, Alcoa aluminum closures have
been considered the product of choice for the global soft drink
industry. Selection as the exclusive supplier of closures to these two
major companies is a testament to the confidence our customers have in
the integrity of our closure products,” said
Sadanobu Kawasaki, director, sales and marketing for CSI Japan. “Of
special significance, is that Alcoa has won the aluminum closures
business for the sake brands, which have converted to an aluminum
bottles produced by Takeuchi Press from a glass packages. We are now
re-establishing our relationships with the major sake brands, which has
been dormant for 10 years.”
About Alcoa CSI
Alcoa Closure Systems International, Inc. (CSI), a part of Alcoa Inc.,
is recognized as a world leader in closure design, manufacturing and
closure application systems. In addition to quality closures and capping
equipment, Alcoa CSI provides a global network of technical service and
support to all key markets. Major markets include carbonated soft
drinks, food, juice and isotonic, bottled water, beer, dairy, wine and
distilled spirits, personal care, and automotive fluids. In its 27
locations and offices worldwide, Alcoa CSI employs nearly 3,000 people.
The company is guided by principles of strict customer satisfaction,
total quality manufacturing and technical service, all tied to specific
customer needs.
About Alcoa
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) 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® foils
and plastic wraps, Alcoa® wheels, and Baco®
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 44 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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