Alcoa (AA) Announces Plans to Curtail Some Smelting, Refining Capacity

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Alcoa to Curtail Smelting and Refining Capacity to Further Drive Upstream Competitiveness

November 2, 2015 5:00 PM EST

Production curtailments of 503,000 metric tons of aluminum and 1.2 million metric tons of alumina

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lightweight metals leader Alcoa (NYSE: AA) today announced that it is taking decisive action to curtail uncompetitive smelting and refining capacity to ensure continued competitiveness amid prevailing market conditions. The Company will reduce aluminum smelting capacity by 503,000 metric tons and alumina refining capacity by 1.2 million metric tons. Alcoa will begin the curtailments in the fourth quarter of 2015 and will complete them by the end of the first quarter of 2016.

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Alcoa Opens Advanced Jet Engine Parts Facility in Indiana

October 29, 2015 10:00 AM EDT

Plant Doubles Capacity in La Porte, Meeting Growing Demand from Aerospace Engine Manufacturers

Approximately $100 million, 320,000-square-foot expansion produces nickel-based structural components for industrys best-selling jet engines Enables production of nearly 60 percent larger structural parts, broadening reach into large commercial jet engine market Supports growth of Alcoas value-add business in aerospace To create 329 jobs by 2019; 155 new jobs already added

NEW YORK & LA PORTE, Ind.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Lightweight metals leader... More