Alcoa raises production of aerospace sheet and plate.(METALS)

Advanced Materials & Processes,  September, 2005  

Tags: aerospace, agreement, Airbus, Alcoa Inc.

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Alcoa has announced that it is increasing its global aerospace heat-treated sheet and plate production by approximately 50% over the next 18 months in response to orders from its aerospace customers. Build rates for aircraft are expected to grow strongly over the next several years. This additional capacity will be added through productivity improvement and capital investment of approximately $60 million across rolling mills in four countries.

Alcoa has signed a new definitive long-term agreement to supply Airbus ...

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