AFL Awarded Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Contract

    ALLEN PARK, Mich.--April 15, 2003--AFL Automotive announced today that it has been named the full-service supplier of electrical distribution systems (EDS) for the next generation Ford F250 Super Duty Truck Program.
    AFL will be responsible for the design and manufacturing of both wire harnesses and electrical centers for this program.
    AFL Automotive, an Alcoa business, is a global industry leader and full-service supplier of complete electrical distribution architecture, delivering a complete range of expert capabilities in design, engineering, testing and manufacturing.

    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. 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 http://www.alcoa.com