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AFS hosts students at Farnborough
Torrence, California, July 26, 2006 -- Alcoa Fastening Systems (AFS) hosted a group of students from the Dove School located in Basingstoke, UK, during International Youth Day held on the final trade day of the Farnborough International Airshow, a large aerospace exhibition, held earlier this month in England. AFS manufactures a variety of aerospace fasteners for aircraft makers worldwide.
The aim of the International Youth Day is to provide a program of events for a specially selected audience of up to 1,250 young people, between the ages of 15-23, studying aerospace and engineering related course.
“Many of these students will be involved in the future of the aerospace industry. We were pleased to discuss the aerospace industry, our company’s broad portfolio of products and contribution to the industry, and the future opportunities these students may pursue,” said Rick Sharpe, Senior Vice President, Global Customers and Marketing for Alcoa Fastening Systems.
Alcoa Fastening Systems, a part of Alcoa, is a leading worldwide designer and manufacturer of fastening systems for aerospace and commercial product assembly. Its extensive product offering includes a variety of precision self-locking nuts, high-pressure hydraulic fittings, threaded inserts and studs, panel fasteners, latching systems, bolts, and the latest installation systems. Headquartered in Torrance, California, the company has 6,000 employees, and manufactures at 26 locations in 7 countries.
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