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Alcoa Howmet helps make science REAL

January 11, 2008
 Alcoa Howmet in Whitehall, Michigan presented a $150,000 check from the Alcoa Foundation to REsources for Authentic Learning in Science (REAL Science) to jump start a program aimed at fostering an interest among high school students in math and science careers. Amy Heisser, Alcoa Howmet director of human resources, said, "We are fortunate that the Alcoa Foundation has recognized as a priority the need to support and contribute financially to technological education in the communities served by Alcoa Howmet locations." Alcoa Howmet, a division of Alcoa Power and Propulsion, has operations in eight states and six countries.
Alcoa Announces Expansions in Aerospace Propulsion, Fastening and Aluminum Manufacturing Facilities

May 2, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2007--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced the completion of multiple global manufacturing expansions during an Alcoa Aerospace industry briefing where company executives outlined aerospace growth prospects, market dynamics, technology breakthroughs and Alcoa's actions enabling it to grow faster than the market.
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Alcoa's Howmet Operation in Michigan Installs New Furnace Equipped with Latest Control Technology

May 10, 2006
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2006--(NYSE:AA) - Alcoa's Howmet Products and Services business celebrated the "first pour" of its newly installed vacuum furnace, located at the company's manufacturing facility in Whitehall, Michigan. The new furnace - equipped with the latest control technology - will soon begin manufacturing production parts to meet a growing customer demand in the aerospace market.
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Alcoa Howmet, Whitehall



Alcoa Howmet, Whitehall casting operations is a leading producer of complex investment-cast turbine components for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries.
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Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP)



The HIP process involves the simultaneous application of elevated temperature and isostatic gas pressure to a material for a specified period of time.
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Thermatech Coatings



Thermatech Coatings has been providing sophisticated coating services to the aerospace and power generation industries since 1963.
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Alcoa Howmet Research Corporation



Alcoa Howmet Research Corporation offers commercial laboratory testing services and supports the worldwide activities of Alcoa Howmet castings.
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Specialty Materials



Specialty Materials is a major producer of investment casting waxes and zirconia components for foundry operations.
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Ti-Cast



Ti-Cast is the premier titanium investment casting operation for complex shapes and designs.
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Ti-Ingot



Ti-Ingot is a leading producer of standard, double- and triple-melt, rotating-grade titanium ingots.
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