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Alcan's Engineered Products group is a world
leader in fabricated aluminum and composite products, providing
customized and cost-effective solutions for the global marketplace.
Products include automotive structures, sheet and plate for
the aerospace and transportation sectors, electrical conductor
cable, and aluminum components and composite panel products
for the construction and architectural markets. The product
portfolio also includes numerous industrial applications.
Sustainability is a cornerstone of Engineered Products' strategy
as the business group expands existing markets and develops
new products and applications. Efforts to examine and identify
energy and aspects of GHG throughout a product's life
cycle are helping customers to address concerns about energy
costs and greenhouse gas emissions. This value is especially
apparent when lightweight aluminum solutions and composite
materials are used in place of traditional, heavier materials.
Many examples can be found in industries such as transportation,
aerospace, automotive, marine and alternate energy (windmill)
applications.
Since the introduction of EHS FIRST, tremendous
progress has been made in the Engineered Products group in
environment, health and safety due to the high degree of commitment
from management and specialists. The integration of Pechiney
not only brought many new members to the Alcan family but
also many challenges. Numerous sites have been taking a holistic
approach by combining their efforts to implement the rigorous
EHS FIRST requirements with their planned certification
to the international standards ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001
by the end of 2005.
A long-standing emphasis on research and development in Alcan
Engineered Products has resulted in the creation of innovative
new alloys and fabrication processes, with particular success
and relevance in the aerospace sector. Engineered Products
will continue to strengthen its efforts in these areas, taking
into account that all decisions must reflect economic, environmental
and social responsibility.
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Sustainability Priorities
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Develop markets that capitalize on the sustainability
benefits inherent in the group's products, including
enhanced customer support in adopting lightweight
solutions for road, rail, marine and air transportation
applications. This helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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Promote product development in composites and
innovations in Engineered Products applications
and processes through various R&D initiatives.
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Promote sustainable operational practices to maximize
recycling, reduce raw materials consumption, and
intensify waste treatment efforts. |
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