Alcan Automotive creates JV to capture strong growth of greener products in
China
The JV company will be based in the northeastern Chinese city of Changchun with a second manufacturing plant located in Kunshan, close to
Alcan Engley Automotive Structures Co. Ltd. will develop and produce crash management systems, instrument panel beams in aluminium and other structural aluminium modules. Alcan Automotive will be the majority shareholder and expects to start supplying products in late 2009.
"Alcan's advanced aluminium lightweight solutions play a significant role in today's fuel-efficient cars all over the world including
"EAS is a strong partner with outstanding lightweight expertise that nicely complements our broad product offering of steel, aluminium and plastic components," said Lin Chi-Pin, Chairman and owner of Engley. "So I'm very pleased that the JV will further reinforce our successful partnership which began in 2002."
Through several project acquisitions in recent years, Alcan EAS has become a preferred supplier of advanced lightweight solutions in
These systems provide substantial benefits in weight reduction, safety and structural stiffness, enhancing total pedestrian and vehicle safety while also lowering emissions and improving fuel economy. The Alcan Engley JV sees a strong demand for its products, which help its customers develop the next generation of greener, more fuel-efficient cars in
"We are excited about the joint venture with Engley," said Laurent Castor, General Manager Automotive Structures. "It combines our technological expertise and their market position in a partnership that benefits both businesses. We will now be in an excellent position to serve our global customers locally."
About Alcan Engineered & Automotive Solutions
Alcan Engineered & Automotive Solutions offers its customers design, engineering, testing, and production of structural, safety, and suspension and engine components or modules at its locations in
About Alcan Engineered Products
Alcan Engineered Products is a global sector-leading business strongly committed to developing innovative, value-added products for a broad range of markets and applications. Its portfolio consists of seven downstream businesses: aerospace, non commodity aluminium rolled products, aluminium extrusions, cable, composite products, automotive systems and international trade.
About Engley Changchun Automobile Parts Co. Ltd.
Changchun Engley Auto. Parts Co., Ltd., a Taiwan-owned enterprise, is headquartered in Changchun City, Jilin Province of
About Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto is a leading international mining group headquartered in the UK, combining Rio Tinto plc, a
Rio Tinto's business is finding, mining and processing mineral resources. Major products are aluminium, 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
For further information: Rio Tinto Alcan Media Relations, France: Chrystele Ivins, +33 1 57 00 24 18, [email protected]; Engley Media Relations: Sylvia Wang, +86 431 85022771 Ext 7041, [email protected]; Rio Tinto Alcan Media Relations, China: Olivia Wei, +86 21 6133 6918, [email protected]; Websites: www.alcanautomotive.com, www.Engley.com
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