Martin Carter to Lead Kaiser Aluminum’s Common Alloy Unit

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.--Kaiser Aluminum announced today that Martin Carter is joining the company as vice president-general manager, common alloy products effective the first quarter of 2007. In this newly created leadership post, Carter will oversee common alloy extrusion and forging operations serving the general engineering, automotive and custom industrial markets.

Prior to joining Kaiser Aluminum, Carter built a 16 year career with Norsk Hydro, most recently as president of Hydro Aluminum North America. In addition, during his tenure with Norsk Hydro, Carter managed strategic development for all Hydro businesses as head of corporate strategy, Norsk Hydro ASA.

“We’re delighted that Martin is joining our leadership team,” said Jack Hockema, chairman, president and CEO of Kaiser Aluminum. “He comes to us with broad industry experience and a passion for the aluminum fabricated products business. We look forward to Martin’s contributions as we continue to grow our business.”

Kaiser Aluminum is a leading producer of fabricated aluminum products for aerospace and high-strength, general engineering, and automotive and custom industrial applications. The company has more than 2,000 employees and 11 plants in North America and produces more than 500 million pounds annually of value-added sheet, plate, extrusions, forgings, rod, bar and tube. For more information, please see www.kaiseraluminum.com.

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