Briefs 3 New products fuel Alcoa's growth and strengthen market positions by delivering benefits that customers value. Dozens of patents and hundreds of product improvements take place in the normal course of business each year. Following are some of the product innovations now having a commercial impact in various markets. Innovations in Closures. Product enhancements include a patented thread design, increased impact strength, and a more robust tamper band.
Conversion is underway for all U.S. customers.
A complete system solution, this technology reduces bottle and closure costs and improves sealing, tamper resistance, and capping machine performance. It offers superior nitrogen barrier and sealing properties for water products that use nitrogen pressurization to provide package rigidity. A Better Litho Sheet. Developed by Alcoa Mill Products, CRL eliminates the need for graining and anodizing by lithographic manufacturers. Super Alloys for Super Aircraft.