Alcoa Wheel Products Facility in Collingwood Receives Plant Manager's Award from Honda

PITTSBURGH--May 1, 20051, 2005--Alcoa announced today that Honda of Canada Manufacturing presented the Alcoa Wheel Products plant in Collingwood, Ontario, Canada with the Plant Manager's Award for its commitment to quality and customer service during the launch of the all-new 2006 Honda Ridgeline pickup truck.

The new four-door, four-wheel-drive truck features 17-inch Alcoa cast aluminum wheels in the Ridgeline's upgraded EX-L and EX-L Navi trim packages.

"Alcoa performed beyond expectations and demonstrated considerable effort to ensure the success of Honda's business," said Gilles Madore, vice president and plant manager of Honda's Alliston, Ontario facility. "The launch of a new model takes the teamwork not only of Honda's associates but of our suppliers. Alcoa's flexibility, Alcoa's commitment to create a plan and then execute it played a large role in the successful launch of the Ridgeline."

The award was presented to Ellie Chaves, Collingwood's plant manager, in recognition of the quick turnaround by the plant's employees in producing the specialty wheels up to the customer's demanding specifications in time for the debut of the Honda pickup truck.

"This award represents Alcoa's commitment to delivering high-quality aluminum wheels that meet the safety, styling and performance standards of Honda. Without a dedicated workforce, this type of recognition would never be possible," said Kevin Kramer, president, Alcoa Wheel Products. "We are excited about contributing to this dynamic, next-generation truck, and we look forward to continuing our partnership with Honda."

Alcoa Wheel Products in Collingwood supplies aluminum wheels for the Honda Ridgeline. The plant also supplies aluminum wheels for the Honda Pilot.

About Alcoa Wheel Products

Alcoa Wheel Products is the leading manufacturer of aluminum wheels and accessories for commercial vehicle, truck, motorcycle and automotive markets worldwide. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Alcoa Wheel Products employs approximately 1,500 people worldwide and is a division of Alcoa Inc.

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 131,000 employees in 43 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.