November 13, 2009
British Standards Institute Expressed High Esteem of the Quality System of Alcoa Metallurg Rus
In late October British Standards Institute held an inspective quality system audit at Alcoa Metallurg Rus for compliance with international standards ISO 9001/AS 9100 for aerospace suppliers.
 
The auditors checked Casthouse, Flat-Rolled Products, Human Resources, Procurement, Stores, Quality Department, Railroad Transportation and Shipment Shop. The inspection concluded that the quality system continued improving, the interaction and responsibility of the process owners for the product quality enhanced in each technological operation.
 
The compliance of the location’s quality system with the requirements of ISO 9001/AS 9100 standards was rated at 94%, this result is 15% higher than in 2008. The auditors recommended to prolong the certification for 2010 and allow access for Alcoa Metallurg Rus to aerospace market.
 
According to Yury Diyakonov, Quality Director of Alcoa Metallurg Rus, compliance with ISO9001/AS9100 requirements is obligatory for suppliers of products and materials in aerospace and defense industries globally and on all levels of the supply chain. “Figuratively speaking this is an entry ticket to the market confirming that we can sign contracts with international aerospace producers. The location's certification and quality management system is about satisfying customers, obtaining competitive advantage and achieving results such as profit and market share”.
 
ZAO Alcoa Metallurg Rus is the leading producer of fabricated aluminum in the South of Russia. The plant produces a wide range of flat rolled products, extrusions, tubes and forgings in compliance with international and Russian standards.

The facility traditionally supplies aerospace, automotive, building and construction and other industries.

The plant’s quality management system is certified to comply with the following standards: BS EN 9100:2003, ISO 9001:2000, EN 9104:P1 for aluminum and fabricated aluminum production - ingots, plate, sheet, coils, profiles, tubes, forgings and extrusions.

About Alcoa

Alcoa is the world leader in the production and management of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina combined, through its active and growing participation 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, and building systems. The Company has 63,000 employees in 31 countries and has been named one of the top most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Alcoa first entered Russia in 1993. In 2005 the company acquired two fabricating facilities in Samara and Belaya Kalitva. Since 2005 Alcoa has invested over $750 million to upgrade its Russian facilities.
More information can be found at www.alcoa.com