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Alcoa Defense Wins AM General Contract to Supply Lightweight, Strong Aluminum Armor Plate
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Defense announced today that it has won a contract with AM General
to supply high performance, lightweight aluminum armor alloys for use on
High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (Humvee) for deployment in
Iraq and Afghanistan. The one-year contract begins this month.
“Alcoa Defense is proud to partner with AM
General to deliver the durability, mobility and reliability that the
U.S. Army counts on,” said Dave Dobson,
president, Alcoa Defense. “Alcoa Defense
products are lightweight, corrosion-resistant and superior to other
materials, protecting soldiers and providing greater mobility.”
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
About AM General
AM General is a world-leader in the design, engineering, production and
technical and parts support of military and special purpose vehicles.
The HMMWV (High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle, pronounced
Humvee) has been the mainstay truck of the U.S. military since 1985. AM
General has produced more than 180,000 HMMWVs for the U.S. and more than
50 friendly international forces. For more information visit www.amgeneral.com
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