Alcan Automotive Grand Opening, April 28 in Novi

  WHAT:    Alcan Automotive Grand Opening

  WHERE:   46555 Magellan Drive, Novi, MI, 48377
           Beck West Corporate Park

  WHEN:    11:00 a.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2004 media briefing
           followed at noon by Grand Opening ceremonies

  WHO:     Richard B. Evans, Executive Vice President
           Office of the President, Alcan Inc.

           Dale Ewing, General Manager
           Alcan Automotive Structures-North America

           Rod Jones, Vice President
           Technology and Engineering, Alcan Automotive

WHY: Alcan Automotive will open its new North American headquarters and manufacturing plant in Novi. Top Alcan Inc. management and state and local government officials will participate. Alcan manufactures engineered lightweight automotive components and systems under the banner of Alcan Automotive.

MAP: Map is available by calling Chip Drake at +1-248-647-8621 or by e-mail at cdrake@usautocom.com .

PRNewswire -- April 26