The 7,700 sq. ft. building expansion will be located
at the organization’s Thermatech plant in Whitehall where it produces thermal
coated parts that enable engines to run at higher temperatures, boosting engine
efficiencies. The coating also extends the working life of jet engine parts by
protecting against oxidation and corrosion.
“Alcoa is a global leader in the production of
airfoil jet engine components,” said Mike Pepper, President of Alcoa Power and
Propulsion. “This expansion will enable us to continue providing our high level
of service as we meet growing demands for our high-tech, Thermatech-coated
parts that enable enhanced fuel efficiency.”
The expansion supports Alcoa’s strategy of
profitably growing its aerospace business, which achieved revenues totaling $4
billion in 2013 and is in line with organization strategy to build its
value-add businesses to capture profitable growth in high-growth industries.
The organization projects a compounded annual commercial jet growth rate of 7
percent through 2019 and sees a current 9-year production order book at 2013
delivery rates.
Alcoa Inc.
produces and manages primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, and alumina. The
company operates in four segments: Alumina, Primary Metals, Global Rolled
Products, and Engineered Products and Solutions. The Alumina segment is engaged
in mining of bauxite, which is then refined into alumina. The Primary Metals
segment produces aluminum. The Global Rolled Products segment produces and
sells aluminum plate, sheet, and foil. The Engineered Products and Solutions
segment produces and sells titanium, aluminum, and super alloy investment
castings; fasteners; aluminum wheels; integrated aluminum structural systems;
architectural extrusions; and forgings and hard alloy extrusions.
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