Alcoa Announces Personnel Moves.

Business Editors

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 18, 2004

Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today announced a series of personnel changes involving Alcoa Extruded Construction Products (AECP), the building and construction division of Alcoa Engineered Products (AEP). AECP is the Alcoa business that is a leading supplier of extruded aluminum products to the residential and commercial window and door market.

Jeff Henderson has been promoted to sales director, Alcoa Extruded Construction Products. In January, 2003, he joined the company as a regional sales manager and now will add accountability for the sales operations of all five AECP plant operations located in Plant City, FL; Tifton, GA; Delhi, LA; Warren, OH; and Yankton, SD.

Tim Murchison had been named sales application engineer. With more than 27 years of service with Alcoa, most recently serving as design and drafting supervisor, Murchison is now responsible for presale management, field engineering and technical assistance. His territory includes parts of Louisiana, Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri.

Donald E. Reymers has been named regional sales manager for the territory that includes northern Florida. After 18 years of service with Alcoa, Reymers retired in 2001 as sales manager of the Plant City, FL, operation. Reymers is rejoining the company to handle this key territory.

Gary Tongco is now representing AECP products. His territory includes northern Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee. As president of Tongco Architectural Products, Inc., he has been involved in sales and manufacturer representation for the more than 16 years.

Steve Tongco is also a representative of AECP products. His territory includes South Carolina, Georgia, southern Alabama and the Florida panhandle.

Jason Weber was named regional sales manager. His primary sales territory includes Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri and Kansas. Additionally, he will have responsibility for sales in the western United States and Canada. Since joining Alcoa in 1996, Weber has been involved with sales for Alcoa/Alumax that included its Commercial Transportation and Automotive divisions.

John Sanders who served as sales manager for Tifton Aluminum for the past 20 years, recently announced his retirement. His responsibilities included the territories now being handled by Gary Tongco and Steve Tongco, new AECP representatives.

About Alcoa:

Alcoa is the world's leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina, and is active in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa 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. In addition to aluminum products and components, Alcoa also markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap(R) aluminum foil, Alcoa(R) wheels, and Baco(R) household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding, closures, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. The company has 127,000 employees in 40 countries. For more information go to www.alcoa.com.