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Volunteers make a difference in the classroom
May 29, 2008
Alcoa Howmet's Gail Cole, director of technical services, holds the Education Excellence Award presented to Ealy Elementary School on May 6 in Lansing, Michigan. With him are (l to r) Whitehall District Schools Superintendent Darlene Dongvillo, Ealy Principal Dave Rodgers, teacher Dan Meinert, and school board member Ruth Grenell.
The 11-year partnership between Alcoa Howmet, Whitehall, Michigan, and Ealy Elementary School, contributed to the hometown school's earning a state of Michigan 2008 Education Excellence Award for "Improving Student Achievement in Math and Science." Since 1997, Ealy Elementary students' math and science comprehension scores have increased to the mid-90s on a scale of 100 points. "Our volunteers have great enthusiasm for the program and a passion for sharing their knowledge with the children," said Judy Bosma, human resources manager. Each year about 35 employees volunteer for classroom duty.
Alcoa Howmet helps make science REAL
January 11, 2008
Alcoa Howmet in Whitehall, Michigan presented a $150,000 check from the Alcoa Foundation to REsources for Authentic Learning in Science (REAL Science) to jump start a program aimed at fostering an interest among high school students in math and science careers. Amy Heisser, Alcoa Howmet director of human resources, said, "We are fortunate that the Alcoa Foundation has recognized as a priority the need to support and contribute financially to technological education in the communities served by Alcoa Howmet locations." Alcoa Howmet, a division of Alcoa Power and Propulsion, has operations in eight states and six countries.
Alcoa Announces Expansions in Aerospace Propulsion, Fastening and Aluminum Manufacturing Facilities
May 2, 2007
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 2, 2007--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) announced the completion of multiple global manufacturing expansions during an Alcoa Aerospace industry briefing where company executives outlined aerospace growth prospects, market dynamics, technology breakthroughs and Alcoa's actions enabling it to grow faster than the market.
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Alcoa's Howmet Operation in Michigan Installs New Furnace Equipped with Latest Control Technology
May 10, 2006
CLEVELAND--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 10, 2006--(NYSE:AA) - Alcoa's Howmet Products and Services business celebrated the "first pour" of its newly installed vacuum furnace, located at the company's manufacturing facility in Whitehall, Michigan. The new furnace - equipped with the latest control technology - will soon begin manufacturing production parts to meet a growing customer demand in the aerospace market.
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Alcoa Howmet, Whitehall
Alcoa Howmet, Whitehall casting operations is a leading producer of complex investment-cast turbine components for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries.
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Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP)
The HIP process involves the simultaneous application of elevated temperature and isostatic gas pressure to a material for a specified period of time.
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Thermatech Coatings
Thermatech Coatings has been providing sophisticated coating services to the aerospace and power generation industries since 1963.
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Alcoa Howmet Research Corporation
Alcoa Howmet Research Corporation offers commercial laboratory testing services and supports the worldwide activities of Alcoa Howmet castings.
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Specialty Materials
Specialty Materials is a major producer of investment casting waxes and zirconia components for foundry operations.
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Ti-Cast
Ti-Cast is the premier titanium investment casting operation for complex shapes and designs.
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Ti-Ingot
Ti-Ingot is a leading producer of standard, double- and triple-melt, rotating-grade titanium ingots.
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