Alcan Cable qualifies for Green Supplier Network

ATLANTA, GA, Nov. 4 /CNW Telbec/ - Alcan Cable, a business of Rio Tinto, successfully completed the Green Suppliers Network audit at its Williamsport, PA plant using Clean and Green principles to reduce the environmental impact of its cable manufacturing process.  The project was compatible with Rio Tinto's sustainability goals and existing company initiatives.

"We are proud to be listed among the qualified members of the Green Supplier Network," said Jack Miller, President, Alcan Cable. "The GSN audit validates Alcan Cable's   manufacturing efficiencies and the success of our corporate sustainability initiatives."

The Alcan Cable Williamsport team started the project in February 2009 and achieved Green Supplier Status in October 2010. The Williamsport team reported 94.7 per cent material efficiency and 1.7 per cent average waste, with a desire for further improvements in the future.

The Pennsylvania Technical Assistance Program (PennTAP) at Penn State university acted as the team's certified auditor and coach for the project.  The project was also coordinated with the Green Supplier Network Pollution Prevention Division.

Working in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established the Green Suppliers Network to help small and medium-sized manufacturers stay competitive and profitable while reducing their impact on the environment. Alcan Cable's listing as a partner of the Green Supplier Network can be found at https://www.greensuppliers.gov/gsn/page.gsn?id=partners.

Recognized as the only fully integrated aluminum cable supplier in North America, Alcan Cable has provided its customers with quality products and outstanding customer service for over 100 years. With its headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, Alcan Cable is a leading manufacturer of aluminum cable and aluminum rod and strip products, and has six manufacturing operations - five in North America and one in China.

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
Tel.: [phone]

Websites: www.cable.alcan.com