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Advanced Materials & Processes, March, 2005
The Aerospace Industries Association, Arlington, Va., reports that aerospace sales, orders, exports, and employment all increased significantly in 2004, as defense-related industry categories showed robust growth. The growth should continue into 2005. * Alcan Inc., Montreal, Canada, is in advanced discussions with Ferroatlantica, Spain, a leader in ferroalloys and an electrical power producer, regarding the potential sale of its ferroalloy division, Pechiney Electrometallurgie.
* Alcoa Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa. and BHP Billiton have completed the sale of their interest in Integris Metals to Ryerson Tull for $410 million in cash plus assumption of Integris debt. Integris was formed in 2001 with the combination of Reynolds Aluminum Supply Co. and North America...
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