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14/06/2010

Alcan Global Aerospace, Transportation and Industry (Alcan Global ATI), part of Alcan Engineered Products – a business unit of Rio Tinto – is exhibiting at the Eurosatory 2010 International Defense Week in Paris from June 14-18.

Alcan Global ATI, which supplies high-technology alloys and aluminum solutions to manufacturers of defense equipment including armored vehicles, aircraft and naval vessels, will be among more than 1,200 exhibitors at Europe’s biggest military trade show.

“We are committed to serving the defense market and Eurosatory is a great opportunity for us to showcase our unique R&D capabilities as well as our position as a supplier of high performance alloys. Our objective is to contribute to enhanced resistance of armored vehicles and survivability of their occupants” said Christophe Villemin, Alcan Global ATI President.

“As a trusted partner of many of the world’s leading armored vehicle and military aircraft makers, we are dedicated to developing and delivering the innovative materials that defense manufacturers rely on to provide the equipment for global security”, Villemin added.

The core challenge for today’s defense manufacturers is to develop vehicles and systems that are highly agile and flexible, yet protect military personnel better, both on and off the battlefield.

Conceiving aircraft, armored vehicles and equipment that are faster, lighter and last longer requires innovation and advanced materials, and partnerships between designers and materials suppliers equally dedicated to delivering innovative and optimal solutions.

Substituting aluminum alloys for steel can reduce the weight of armored vehicles, improving their performance, and benefiting from our advanced solutions to obtain superior and lighter protection for occupants against ever changing threats.

Alcan Global ATI is a supplier to and partner with many leading vehicle manufacturers and armor developers worldwide.Our dedicated defense teams are available to discuss Alcan’s advanced materials solutions at stand T901, Hall 5.

About Alcan Global ATI

Alcan Global ATI is a world leader in providing advanced aluminum materials to overcome technology challenges faced by aerospace, defense, transportation and general engineering designers and manufacturers. In the defense market and applications, Alcan Global ATI provides its customers with a fast evolving portfolio of proprietary lightweight alloys and tailor-made aluminum-based solutions. Thanks to its first-class R&D competencies and capabilities, Alcan Global ATI is able to build long-term supply and innovative technology joint development programs with major defense leaders. Alcan Global ATI employs 3 500 people. It has reliable high-efficient world-class manufacturing facilities across Europe and North America as well as a devoted sales network in all geographies.

About Alcan Engineered Products

Alcan Engineered Products is a global sector-leader strongly committed to developing innovative, value added aluminum products for a broad range of civil and defense markets and applications, including aerospace, mass transportation, automotive, packaging, energy and building. With around 11.000 employees located in 27 countries and a commercial presence in more than 60 markets across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Americas and the Asia-Pacific region, Alcan Engineered Products is organized around businesses dedicated to performance materials in the areas of aluminum rolled products, extrusions and automotive structures, aluminum cable and international trade. Alcan Engineered Products is headquartered in Paris, France.

About Rio Tinto

Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a London and NYSE listed company, and Rio Tinto Limited, which is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange.

Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining, and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminum, copper, diamonds, energy (coal and uranium), gold, industrial minerals (borax, titanium dioxide, salt, talc) and iron ore. Activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa.

To download the official press release:

- Eurosatory Press Release (English)

- Eurosatory Press Release (French)

Donwload the Defense Brochure: TRANSFORMING EXPERTISE INTO SAFETY