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Alcoa Featured in National Geographic's Aluminum Can Documentary
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced today that its operations in Alcoa, Tenn., and
Western Australia are featured in a new aluminum can documentary that is
airing on the National Geographic Channel. “Man-Made:
The Can” is a one-hour special that highlights
all aspects of the aluminum can, including the aluminum manufacturing
process, can sheet production, aluminum’s
history and aluminum recycling.
According to the National Geographic Channel, “The
aluminum can is a trophy of human ingenuity and is one of the most
ubiquitous man-made products on the planet…It
has become a necessity, a technology, an icon, a cultural artifact and
even an object of desire.”
The program features Alcoa’s bauxite mining,
refining, smelting, rolling and recycling operations. “Man
Made: The Can” will run as part of a series
on the National Geographic Channel. Check local listings for air dates
and times.
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®
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 123,000 employees in 44 countries and
has been named one of the top three 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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