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| September 12, 2007
Alcoa Wheels Selected as Exclusive Wheel Supplier to Super-Exotic Lamborghini Murcielago Reventon
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa Wheel Products, a Cleveland, Ohio-based business unit of Alcoa,
today announced an exclusive supplier agreement to provide all wheels
for the super-exotic Lamborghini Murcielago Reventon.
Lamborghini looked to Alcoa Wheels to provide specialty wheels with
quick to market processes for this truly exotic vehicle. With a limited
production run for worldwide consumption, Lamborghini required
flexibility of manufacturing expertise to develop a unique wheel to
compliment the unique appearance and performance of the ultra-exclusive
Murcielago Reventon.
Alcoa will supply directional-specific 18”x9”
front and 18”x13”
rear wheels forged from one piece of 6061-T6 aluminum. Each wheel
undergoes extensive machining and finishing resulting in unique styling,
lightweight construction and unmatched strength and durability. The
wheel is also engraved with “Alcoa Forged”
to identify the wheel manufacturer and production method.
All wheels are finish coated in Lamborghini Bright Black and fitted with
carbon fiber “winglets”
adding to the design of the wheel and complementing the overall
appearance of the vehicle.
The special edition Lamborghini Murcielago Reventon launched at the 2007
IAA Frankfurt Auto Show on September 11, 2007, and is scheduled to later
appear at the Tokyo Auto Show in October.
“The new Lamborghini Murcielago Reventon is
anticipated to be one of the most exclusive performance vehicles ever
produced,” stated David Yates, Marketing
Manager – Europe, Alcoa Wheel Products. “This
is Alcoa’s first wheel program with
Lamborghini. The Alcoa Wheels team worked closely with Lamborghini to
provide our premium wheel production system and methods and is proud to
supply an optimal wheel for such an exclusive vehicle.”
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 including flat-rolled products, hard alloy
extrusions, and forgings, Alcoa also markets Alcoa®
wheels, fastening systems, precision and investment castings, structures
and building systems. The company has 116,000 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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