AFL Automotive Launches New Retail Website for Internet Customers

SAN ANTONIO--April 29, 2005--AFL Automotive's Specialty Products Group has launched a new retail website, www.components4sale.com, for online purchases that offers electrical and automotive components to consumers and businesses.

Internet customers can shop for connectors, ring terminals, shrink tubing, wire, and other electrical and automotive components. New items will be added regularly. It is the first time AFL Automotive's Specialty Products Group has offered components for sale online with the convenience of purchasing with a credit card. As an added benefit, there are no minimum quantities required to purchase components.

"We anticipate that repair shops and do-it-yourself car enthusiasts will find value and convenience in shopping for specialized electrical and automotive components online," stated Kim Jones, Customer Development Manager - AFL Automotive Specialty Products Group.

AFL Automotive's Specialty Products Group focuses on the unique needs of the commercial vehicle market, which includes trucks, buses, and recreational vehicles. It is a full service designer and manufacturer of wire harnesses and electronic / electrical distribution systems. Additionally, it offers instrumentation and modular assembly services.

About AFL Automotive

AFL Automotive, a wholly owned Alcoa subsidiary, is a world leader in the design, development and production of high quality electrical and electronic distribution systems for personal and commercial vehicles. AFL connects with vehicle manufacturers and their sub-suppliers in the major automotive centers of the world, including China, Japan, Asia, Europe and the USA. AFL Automotive has approximately 34 locations in 15 countries and 33,500 associates around the world. More information can be found at www.aflauto.com.

About Alcoa

Alcoa is the world's leading producer and manager of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities, 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 to customers. In addition to aluminum products and components, Alcoa also markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap(R) foils and plastic wraps, Alcoa(R) wheels, and Baco(R) household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding, closures, fastening systems, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for cars and trucks. The company has 120,000 employees in 42 countries and has been a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average for 45 years and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes since 2001. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com.