Alcoa Defense to Supply Aluminum Armor Kits to AM General

Components Produced by Auburn, Ind., Facility
WASHINGTON--(Business Wire)--
Alcoa (NYSE: AA) announced today that it will supply aluminum armorkit
components for AM General`s Expanded Capacity High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled
Vehicles (HMMWV ECV). The aluminum kits increase vehicle occupant protection
while improving the vehicle's mobility, dependability and performance.

"We look forward to strengthening our relationship with AM General by delivering
innovative armor solutions for this critical program," said David Dobson,
president, Alcoa Defense. "Alcoa supported AM General in the design of the
original all-aluminum HMMWV more than 30 years ago, and we are excited to make
the latest generation HMMWV ECV lighter, faster and stronger. We continue to
help them maximize light alloys while ensuring that their structures can be
manufactured easily and cost effectively."

Produced by Alcoa Transportation Products` facility in Auburn, Ind., the strong,
light weight aluminum castings that form the backbone of the four armor kit
components are machined and assembled by Alcoa before AM General installs them
in the HMMWV ECV.

"Our Transportation Products business established an excellent reputation for
innovation and quality in the automotive industry and we are proud to now use
that expertise to build stronger, safer structures that help protect those
serving in the Armed Forces," said Scott R. Kerns, vice president and general
manager, Alcoa Transportation Products.

About Alcoa Defense

Alcoa Defense partners with industry leaders to design systems and materials
that increase the speed, reach, agility and survivability of today's and
tomorrow's strategic platforms. Through an unmatched combination of defense and
commercial engineering, Alcoa delivers multi-product, lightweight and
cost-effective solutions for programs ranging from the F35 Joint Strike Fighter
to the M777 Howitzer to armored tactical and fighting vehicles. More information
can be found at www.alcoadefense.com.

About Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products

Alcoa Wheel and Transportation Products, headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio,
serves the commercial vehicle, automotive and defense markets with products used
in a range of applications including cast and forged aluminum wheels, aluminum
space-frames, specialized vacuum die cast products, niche products such as
Dura-Bright and Dura-Flange wheels and M-Series medium truck wheels, as well as
a variety of other aluminum components for these markets. AWTP is composed of
three divisions: Transportation Products, Commercial Vehicle Wheels and
Automotive Wheels. It employs 2,800 people at 30 locations worldwide.

Alcoa
Kevin Lowery, 412-553-1424
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