Alcoa Corporate Overview

  • Alcoa is the world’s leading producer of primary aluminum and fabricated aluminum, as well as the world’s largest miner of bauxite and refiner of alumina.


  • In addition to inventing the modern-day aluminum industry, Alcoa innovation has been behind major milestones in the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation, consumer electronics and industrial markets for more than 120 years.


  • Among the solutions Alcoa markets are flat-rolled products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, as well as Alcoa® wheels, fastening systems, precision and investment castings, and building systems in addition to its expertise in other light metals such as titanium and nickel-based super alloys.


  • Sustainability is an integral part of Alcoa’s operating practices and the product design and engineering it provides to customers. Alcoa has been a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index since 2001.


  • Alcoa employs approximately 61,000 people in 200+ locations in 31 countries across the world.


  • In 2011, Alcoa and Alcoa Foundation contributed more than $38 million to nonprofit organizations throughout the world to enhance communities, improve the environment and prepare tomorrow’s leaders for careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and manufacturing. A record 56 percent of Alcoa employees took part in the company’s annual Month of Service and contributed 900,000 hours to community service year-round.



Recognitions and Awards
View a listing of Alcoa’s awards and recognitions (English)
2011 Sales: $25.0 Billion


By Segment
billions
Primary Metals
Flat-Rolled Products
Engineered Products and Solutions
Alumina
Other


By Geographic Area
percent
49% United States
27% Europe
17% Pacific
7% Other Americas