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| October 8, 2003
Alcoa Develops Plastic Closure for Dairy Market
INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 8, 2003--Alcoa (NYSE:AA)
announced today that its Alcoa Closure Systems International (CSI)
business has dramatically expanded its presence in the $100 million
fluid milk closure market with the introduction of its new
Seal-MAX(TM) 38mm screw-on/screw-off closure. A major advance in dairy
packaging, the Alcoa Seal-MAX closure was designed to prevent leakage
in milk containers, yet is easy to open and offers improved tamper
evidence.
"The Seal-MAX closure is for the dairy producer who desires and
values improved sealing," said Jeff Birk, director of Marketing for
Alcoa CSI. "With Alcoa CSI's package sealing expertise plus closure
application experience, Alcoa can provide dairies with a sealing
system that provides the optimal solution to eliminate package
leakage. The Seal-MAX seal design is ideal for single-serve packages
where sealing requirements are more stringent."
The customer benefits of the new Alcoa Seal-MAX closure are
considerable. The closure's robust molded-in liner provides a tight
seal even when there are minor imperfections in the bottle finish. In
addition, the Seal-MAX closure features Alcoa's patented Extra-Lok(TM)
tamper band, which provides superior, consistent tamper evidence. The
durable and sleek shell design reinforces the premium image of
single-serve packages.
Lab tests and customer trials have been successfully completed to
ensure the closure meets the needs of the dairy industry and adheres
to Alcoa's quality standards.
Alcoa's Seal-MAX closure is designed for single-serve to gallon
sized HDPE and PET containers, and is available in a variety of
colors.
About Alcoa Closure Systems International
Alcoa Closure Systems International, Inc. (CSI), a part of Alcoa,
is recognized as a world leader of closures and closure application
systems, Alcoa CSI provides quality closure and capping equipment
products, as well as technical service and support to all key markets.
Major markets include carbonated soft drinks, food, juice and
isotonic, bottled water, beer, dairy, liquor, personal care, and
automotive fluids. In its 27 locations and offices worldwide, Alcoa
CSI employs nearly 3,000 people. They produced and sold in excess of
55 billion closures during 2003. The company is guided by principles
of strict customer satisfaction, total quality manufacturing and
technical service, all tied to specific customer needs.
Alcoa is the world's leading producer of primary aluminum,
fabricated aluminum and alumina, 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 as a single solution to customers.
In addition to aluminum products and components, Alcoa also markets
consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap(R) aluminum foil, Alcoa(R)
wheels, and Baco(R) household wraps. Among its other businesses are
vinyl siding, fastening systems, precision castings, and electrical
distribution systems for cars and trucks. The company has 127,000
employees in 40 countries. For more information on Alcoa Inc., visit
our web site at www.alcoa.com
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