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Aluminum will be greenhouse gas neutral by 2025


In the critical transportation industry, our research in lifecycle modeling has shown that by 2025 the emissions of the entire aluminum industry can be offset by the potential emission savings from the transport sector's increased use of aluminum.
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Whether it is trucking, marine, rail, or almost anything else that moves in the commercial transportation industry, Alcoa is bringing its unique breadth of technical and materials capabilities to satisfy the needs of customers throughout the world.

From Alcoa’s new Dura-Bright® aluminum wheels,which are continuing to expand their presence in heavy-dutytrucking and other transportation applications, to electrical systems for trailers and trucks, to fastening systems, to Aluminum Vehicle Carriers for the rail segment, Alcoa is converting long-lasting products into long-lasting customer relationships.

Alcoa’s leadership position in commercial transportation stems from a commitment to deliver innovative product solutions that solve customers’ problems and to uncompromising quality, which has resulted in numerous awards from the industry and customers alike.

For example, AFL Automotive received PACCAR’s Preferred Supplier Award, the highest award PACCAR bestows upon its vendors, from this leading manufacturer of medium-duty and heavy-duty trucks.


Part of an electrical/electronic distribution system built by AFL Automotive. High quality and service earned AFL “Preferred Supplier” recognition from PACCAR, whose truck brands include Kenworth®, Leyland TrucksTM, DAF®, and Peterbilt®.

Truck wheels being forged in Hungary. Alcoa’s wheel facility here earned the 2003 IIASA-Shiba Award for Total Quality Management (TQM), one of Europe’s top TQM awards.


Johnstown America’s new 89-foot Aluminum Vehicle Carrier saves money for customers because it lasts longer, weighs less, and protects cargo better.


Truck and trailer manufacturers worldwide rely on Alcoa Fastening Systems for solutions that cut costs, boost performance, and improve manufacturability.

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