ALCOA SELECTED TO PROVIDE SPACE-FRAME FOR FERRARI F430

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ALCOA SELECTED TO PROVIDE SPACE-FRAME FOR FERRARI F430
05 October 2004 - Alcoa

Alcoa has announced today that it has been selected by Ferrari to supply the space-frame for the coming F-430.

The F-430 will replace the 360 Modena and will establish new standards for the performance of automotive aluminium structures. It will also continue the close cooperative relationship between Ferrari and Alcoa that began with the debut of the 360 Modena in 1999.

'Alcoa is very excited about working with Ferrari on the F430. This continues collaboration between our two companies that has already produced two of the most exciting sports cars in the world - the 360 Modena and 612 Scaglietti. We are dedicated to making sure the F430 will continue to give Ferrari the aluminium structural technology necessary for them to meet their goals of combining scintillating performance with superb passenger safety and comfort,' according to Misha Riveros-Jacobson, president of Alcoa Advanced Transportation Systems (AATS).

The AATS spaceframe manufacturing facility is co-located within the Ferrari plant in Modena, Italy.

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About: Alcoa
Alcoa is a leading producer of primary aluminium, fabricated aluminium and alumina and is active in all major aspects of the industry. It serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production, and other capabilities of Alcoa's businesses as a single solution to customers. The company has 120 000 employees in 41 countries.

In addition to aluminium products and components, Alcoa also makes and markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap, Alcoa wheels, and Baco household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding, closures, fastening systems, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks.

Alcoa makes a very sustainable product: almost 70% of the aluminium ever produced is still in use, equalling 480 million tonnes of a total 690 million tonnes manufactured since 1886.

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