Alcan Cable launches redesigned website

PARIS , France , Feb. 2 /CNW Telbec/ - Alcan Cable, part of Alcan Engineered Products - a business unit of Rio Tinto - announces the launch of their redesigned company website showcasing its aluminum and aluminum alloy cable products, rod and strip, and modular wiring systems. The updated website provides a fresh new look and allows customers and visitors to easily identify and access more information and data about Alcan Cable and their products.

"The redesign of the Alcan Cable website conveys a refreshingly new on-line presence for our company," said Howard H. Atkins, Director of Business Development and Marketing at Alcan Cable. "The website demonstrates our multi-national market presence and is the foundation for future website enhancements including interactive on-line tools and reference materials for our customers."

The completely redesigned website consists of five integrated sites in four languages representing Alcan Cable's market presence in the U.S., Canada , Mexico and China . The information on the updated website is organized and presented in a manner that allows the user to easily and logically navigate through the site.

The website features a readily accessible sales representative and technical support locator, and dedicated sections for the company's Sustainability policy and Value Added Services offering. A feature application on the new site is the MODEX(R) Product Assembly Configuration tool that allows the user to design a wiring system by inputting their design specifications. The website utilizes flash designs to highlight product offerings and also includes call out boxes to direct users to specific product promotions and technical documents.

Alcan Cable has provided its customers with quality products and outstanding customer service for over 100 years. Headquartered in Atlanta , Georgia , Alcan Cable is a leading manufacturer of aluminum cable, rod and strip products, and modular wiring systems and has seven manufacturing operations.

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 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 Australia and North America with significant businesses in South America , Asia, Europe and southern Africa .

For further information: Alcan Cable, Atlanta: Rhonda Buckley, [phone], [email protected]; Alcan Engineered Products, Paris: Christine Chanet, [phone], [email protected]; www.cable.alcan.com; www.riotinto.com