Alcoa Expands Availability of Dura-Bright Wheels into Wide Base Line; Popularity of Non-Corrosive Wheel Has Led to Introduction in Several Truck and Trailer Data Books.Business Editors/Automotive Writers CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 9, 2003 Alcoa (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AA) announced today that its Alcoa Wheel & Forged Products' patented Dura-Bright(R) surface treatment option is now available for its full line of 14-inch aluminum wheels in addition to other select wide base wheel applications. Alcoa Dura-Bright(R) aluminum wheels resist corrosion and eliminate the need for polishing. Initially made available in 1999 in the transit bus A transit bus (also known as a commuter bus) in the United States is usually operated by an urban-suburban bus line, a governmental public transit agency, or a contractor. A transit bus is normally used on public transit routes. industry, Dura-Bright(R) wheels offer a high-quality shine with a spray of soap and water. They're available for a broad range of applications, including truck and trailer, RV and motor home, and bus and motor coach. "Expanding the Dura-Bright(R) surface treatment's availability to 14-inch wheels was in direct response to customer demand for the product," said Mark Holtz Mark Holtz (October 1, 1945 - September 7, 1997) served as broadcaster for the Texas Rangers. In 1981 he served as broadcaster on Rangers' cable games, then from 1982-1994 as play-by-play announcer on Rangers' radio broadcasts. , marketing manager, commercial vehicle wheels and accessories for Alcoa Wheel & Forged Products. "Interest in Dura-Bright(R) wheels has exceeded our expectations, leading to sales increasing five-fold over last year and the product becoming available in several truck and trailer data books." In addition to faster, easier cleaning and maintenance, Alcoa Dura-Bright(R) wheels exhibit all the other advantages of aluminum 14-inch wheels, including one-piece, forged-in strength from the industry leader, better heat dissipation Noun 1. heat dissipation - dissipation of heat chilling, cooling, temperature reduction - the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature for extended tire and brake life, less weight for increased payload and greater fuel efficiency, and higher resale value. At 71 pounds, the Alcoa 14-inch wheel carries a 12,800-pound maximum load rating. Switching from steel duals to an Alcoa wide base wheel and tire assembly saves 318 pounds per axle - up to 1,272 pounds per tractor and tandem axle trailer. For more information on Alcoa Wheel Products or Dura-Bright(R) wheels, call 1-800-242-9898, visit www.alcoawheels.com or www.dontpolish.com, or email to info@dontpolish.com. Alcoa is the world's leading producer of primary aluminum, fabricated fab·ri·cate tr.v. fab·ri·cat·ed, fab·ri·cat·ing, fab·ri·cates 1. To make; create. 2. To construct by combining or assembling diverse, typically standardized parts: aluminum and alumina alumina (əl  `mĭnə) or aluminum oxide, Al2O3, chemical compound with m.p. about 2,000°C; and sp. gr. about 4.0. , 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 Noun 1. aluminum foil - foil made of aluminumaluminium foil, tin foil foil - a piece of thin and flexible sheet metal; "the photographic film was wrapped in foil" , Alcoa(R) wheels, and Baco(R) household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding Wikipedia is not the place for advertisement or self-advertising. Vinyl siding, first introduced to the exterior cladding market in the late 1950s, is an alternative to aluminum siding, fiber cement siding, and timber 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 |
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