Announcement Reinforces Company’s 8-9% Global Aerospace Growth Expectation Alcoa (NYSE:AA), the global leader in aerospace sheet and plate products, today announced it has signed a long-term agreement to supply aluminum sheet to Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. in a contract valued at approximately $290 million over five years. On April 8, Alcoa increased its 2014 global aerospace growth expectation by one…

Alcoa Rolled Products content now on every Boeing platform Largest contract ever between the two companies Companies will work together on developing new, innovative aerospace alloys Leading aerospace manufacturer Alcoa (NYSE:AA) has signed a long-term contract to supply aluminum sheet and plate products to Boeing, the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners and…

Alcoa Inc., the world's third-largest aluminum maker, said Tuesday it will cut 13,500 jobs and slash spending, but officials at the West Michigan Alcoa division say their cuts are finished and they expect to bring laid-off workers back soon. Initial word out of Alcoa Howmet Castings in Whitehall -- Muskegon County's largest industrial employer -- is that the corporate cutbacks have already occurred locally.…

Expands Offerings Made of Titanium, Fastest Growing Aerospace Metal; Builds Advanced Manufacturing and Materials Technologies Stock-for-stock transaction with enterprise value of $1.5 billion Grows Alcoa’s advanced technologies for greater innovation power; Broadens multi-material product suite to meet growing aerospace demand for titanium Increases Alcoa’s 2014 pro forma aerospace revenues by 13 percent to…

The aluminum giants Alcoa Inc. and Novelis Inc. have spent time convincing Detroit automakers’ that aluminum is the way to go when it comes to building lighter vehicles. These companies are finally reaping the benefits of that long campaign, as Ford Motor Co. will launch its new aluminum-bodied F-150 truck. A handful of rivals are making their way into an industry that could be worth $10 billion in a…

NEW YORK - Alcoa (NYSE: AA) was awarded Metal Bulletin’s top innovation prize for the company’s breakthrough technology enabling the production of more aluminum-intensive vehicles. Alcoa’s invention, an aluminum bonding technology, won “Best Product Innovation” of 2013 at the publication’s Global Awards for Aluminium Excellence in Geneva. “Alcoa is honored to receive this prestigious award for our…

Transaction expands Alcoa’s leadership in jet engine components $2.85 billion acquisition, $2.35 billion in cash, $500 million common stock; additional $150 million potential earn-out Significantly accelerates Alcoa’s portfolio transformation, builds out value-add business, grows innovation capabilities and broadens multi-material product mix Increases Alcoa’s 2013 pro forma aerospace revenue by 20 percent…

NEW YORK - Alcoa announced that it is the recipient of a Global Innovation Award from Nissan Motor Company for its proprietary vacuum die casting process (AVDC) and new, advanced alloys used on the GT-R, Nissan’s new flagship, high-performance sports sedan. The award was presented at the Nissan Global Supplier Awards ceremony held recently in Tokyo. “We are honored that Alcoa’s vacuum die casting process…

Alhambra Foundry has been fined more than $280,000 for workplace safety violations following an accident that resulted in the amputation of an employee's legs. Cal/OSHA said Wednesday that the fine results from an incident last August when two workers at the foundry were cleaning a 38-foot auger screw conveyer of an industrial air filtration machine. Officials say the workers didn't de-energize the machine…

The company is adding a 29,000-square-foot addition to its current facility in the Town of Addison as it expands its casting capabilities to meet increased customer demand. Construction of the first phase, a 14,420-square-foot expansion of the company’s foundry, is expected to be completed by October. "We are very excited to be able to continue to grow and expand our operations here in Washington County,”…