A landmark agreement is now in place that will dramatically impact the growth of aluminum usage by automakers. Alcan is a key partner in Ford's P2000 program which includes maximizing the full value potential of aluminum to make an affordable high-volume vehicle.
Transportation is the largest end-use market for aluminum in the Western World.
Aluminum structure built with Alcan technology for Ford test fleet. A global strategy coupled with significant commercial breakthroughs advance Alcan's leadership in the automotive field. Alcan's vision to be a major player in the global automotive market is swiftly becoming reality. Recent announcements have demonstrated the Company's commitment to being a world leader in the auto sector, the most rapidly growing market for aluminum. A new division, Alcan Global Automotive Products, was created in 1998 to extend Alcan's business development approach into Europe and elsewhere to ensure the success of customer programs while capturing the value of these opportunities for Alcan.