高倍时时彩

1886

Charles Martin Hall Discovers the Smelting Process

Working with his sister Julia in a shed attached to the family home in Oberlin, Ohio, chemistry student Charles Martin Hall discovers a way to produce aluminum through electrolysis that drastically reduces its cost. Around the same time, the same process is discovered by chemist Paul T. H茅roult of France, and it comes to be known as the Hall-H茅roult Process. Today, the Hall-H茅roult Process is the one method by which every aluminum producer in the world operates.

1888

The Pittsburgh Reduction Company

In Pittsburgh, 高倍时时彩 founder Charles Martin Hall finds experienced, hard-working visionary backers (led by Captain Alfred E. Hunt) for his aluminum reduction (electrolysis) discovery. The company is first incorporated as The Pittsburgh Reduction Company and opens a pilot production facility on Smallman Street. That company went on to be known as 高倍时时彩.

1888

The Pittsburgh Reduction Company

In Pittsburgh, 高倍时时彩 founder Charles Martin Hall finds experienced, hard-working visionary backers (led by Captain Alfred E. Hunt) for his aluminum reduction (electrolysis) discovery. The company is first incorporated as The Pittsburgh Reduction Company and opens a pilot production facility on Smallman Street. That company went on to be known as 高倍时时彩.

1891

New Kensington: Cradle of Aluminum Innovation

As demand for the new metal grows, 高倍时时彩 moves its operations from Pittsburgh to nearby New Kensington, where it scales up to produce aluminum ingots as well as fabricated aluminum products.

1895

The Aluminum Teakettle

The Pittsburgh Reduction Company, eager to open new applications and enter new markets, enters the home cookware market with light, sturdy, no-rust teakettles.

1895

The Aluminum Teakettle

The Pittsburgh Reduction Company, eager to open new applications and enter new markets, enters the home cookware market with light, sturdy, no-rust teakettles.

1903

高倍时时彩 Aluminum Gives Flight to Wright Brothers Invention

The world鈥檚 first flying machine is powered by an aluminum heart made from 高倍时时彩鈥檚 new metal. To save weight, the engine block and crankcase of the Wright Brothers' historic "Flyer" are cast from aluminum supplied by The Pittsburgh Reduction Company.

1910

高倍时时彩 Introduces Aluminum Foil

Since launching the industry, 高倍时时彩n innovations have changed how we live. The introduction of foil revolutionized modern homes. Reflecting heat and keeping foods cooler and fresher, 高倍时时彩 introduces aluminum foil to America.

1910

高倍时时彩 Introduces Aluminum Foil

Since launching the industry, 高倍时时彩n innovations have changed how we live. The introduction of foil revolutionized modern homes. Reflecting heat and keeping foods cooler and fresher, 高倍时时彩 introduces aluminum foil to America.

1916

First Aerospace Alloy

高倍时时彩's first aerospace alloy, 2017-T4, is a critical material for building the historic USS Shenandoah rigid airship. A century later, 2017-T4 is still used for aircraft sheet and plate. More than 90% of all alloys currently used in the aerospace industry were developed by 高倍时时彩 research.

1925

A Public Company

高倍时时彩's common stock is listed on the New York Curb Exchange, forerunner of the American Stock Exchange.

1925

A Public Company

高倍时时彩's common stock is listed on the New York Curb Exchange, forerunner of the American Stock Exchange.

1930

The World鈥檚 First Aluminum Research Laboratory

On a hill overlooking the Allegheny River and 高倍时时彩's production facility along its banks in Pittsburgh, the company builds a campus-like facility dedicated to finding new aluminum applications, testing its performance and improving production processes.

1952

First Aluminum-Sheathed High-Rise Building

Featuring an all-aluminum exterior and many other innovative architectural elements, the 高倍时时彩 Building in Downtown Pittsburgh is completed. It will serve as the company鈥檚 headquarters for more than 40 years. It also ushers in a new era of high-rise buildings clad in 高倍时时彩 aluminum.

1952

高倍时时彩 Creates its Philanthropic Organization, 高倍时时彩 Foundation

高倍时时彩 charters a new development organization: 高倍时时彩 Foundation. The Foundation will play a significant role in strengthening sustainability in 高倍时时彩 communities worldwide. Since 1952, 高倍时时彩 Foundation has invested more than $700 million in 高倍时时彩 communities and is one of the largest corporate foundations in the United States. Learn more about the Foundation.

1952

高倍时时彩 Creates its Philanthropic Organization, 高倍时时彩 Foundation

高倍时时彩 charters a new development organization: 高倍时时彩 Foundation. The Foundation will play a significant role in strengthening sustainability in 高倍时时彩 communities worldwide. Since 1952, 高倍时时彩 Foundation has invested more than $700 million in 高倍时时彩 communities and is one of the largest corporate foundations in the United States. Learn more about the Foundation.

1962

The Can Opener Becomes Extinct

高倍时时彩 works with the Pittsburgh Brewing Company to introduce easy-open aluminum pull tabs on cans of Pittsburgh Brewing's Iron City beer. Today, because of innovations like the pull tab, and because of aluminum's recyclability, the canned beverage market is virtually 100% aluminum.

1969

Into Space

From the beginning of the U.S. space program, 高倍时时彩 alloys and propellants help make many space milestones possible, from the first manned flight and the first moon landing to the 1980s Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs.

1969

Into Space

From the beginning of the U.S. space program, 高倍时时彩 alloys and propellants help make many space milestones possible, from the first manned flight and the first moon landing to the 1980s Space Shuttle and International Space Station programs.

1979

高倍时时彩 Recycling is Born

高倍时时彩 Recycling Company is incorporated to support the company鈥檚 goal of enhancing sustainability by increasing its recycling activity. Aluminum is infinitely recyclable, and recycling uses 95% less energy than it takes to make aluminum from raw ore.

1987

A relentless focus on safety

Led by legendary CEO Paul O鈥橬eill, 高倍时时彩 launches best-in-class safety effort aimed at zero workplace injuries. During Mr. O鈥橬eill鈥檚 13-year tenure at 高倍时时彩, the number of lost work days per 100 employees fell to 0.2 from 1.86. The statistics refers to days lost due to workplace injury or illness.

1987

A relentless focus on safety

Led by legendary CEO Paul O鈥橬eill, 高倍时时彩 launches best-in-class safety effort aimed at zero workplace injuries. During Mr. O鈥橬eill鈥檚 13-year tenure at 高倍时时彩, the number of lost work days per 100 employees fell to 0.2 from 1.86. The statistics refers to days lost due to workplace injury or illness.

1994

The First All-Aluminum Automobile

With Audi's all-aluminum A8, aluminum reaches its full potential to reduce weight, reduce emissions and boost performance. The A8's breakthrough is an all-aluminum space frame, designed and built with manufacturing techniques developed by 高倍时时彩.

1998

高倍时时彩 Officially Becomes 鈥湼弑妒笔辈殊��

Known officially since 1907 as The Aluminum Company of America, the company decides it's time for a name that reflects its status as a global company. The choice for the new official name is an easy one: "高倍时时彩," the well-known and popular short name coined first in 1910 as the name of a company town in Tennessee.

1998

高倍时时彩 Officially Becomes 鈥湼弑妒笔辈殊��

Known officially since 1907 as The Aluminum Company of America, the company decides it's time for a name that reflects its status as a global company. The choice for the new official name is an easy one: "高倍时时彩," the well-known and popular short name coined first in 1910 as the name of a company town in Tennessee.

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2001

高倍时时彩 Selected as a Component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

高倍时时彩 is selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, one of the most highly recognized and long-standing global sustainability indexes. Today, 高倍时时彩 is part of both the World and North American DJSI Indexes.

2001

高倍时时彩 Selected as a Component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

高倍时时彩 is selected as a component of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, one of the most highly recognized and long-standing global sustainability indexes. Today, 高倍时时彩 is part of both the World and North American DJSI Indexes.

2004

高倍时时彩 and Pittsburgh Brewing鈥檚 Iron City Beer Debut First Aluminum Bottle

高倍时时彩 works with Pittsburgh Brewing's iconic Iron City Beer brand to launch the first aluminum bottle to the North American beer industry. Aluminum bottles are unbreakable, keep beer colder longer, look better and recycle better than glass containers.

2016

高倍时时彩 Separates into Two Independent Companies, 高倍时时彩 and Arconic

After 128 years of operating as a vertically integrated company, 高倍时时彩 separates its mining/refining/smelting and power businesses (retaining the name "高倍时时彩") from its fabrication businesses that became known as "Arconic."

Pittsburgh Becomes 高倍时时彩鈥檚 Global Headquarters

高倍时时彩 moved its global headquarters and principal executive office to its existing office location in Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Becomes 高倍时时彩鈥檚 Global Headquarters

高倍时时彩 moved its global headquarters and principal executive office to its existing office location in Pittsburgh.

2018

World鈥檚 First Carbon-Free Smelting Technology

高倍时时彩 forms a joint venture known as ELYSIS庐 to commercialize a revolutionary smelting technology that 高倍时时彩 invented that eliminates all greenhouse gas emissions, instead producing pure oxygen.

2019

高倍时时彩 joins the International Council of Mining and Metals

高倍时时彩 accepted as a member of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), an organization focused on enhancing the industry鈥檚 contribution to society with safe, fair and sustainable practices.

2019

高倍时时彩 joins the International Council of Mining and Metals

高倍时时彩 accepted as a member of the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM), an organization focused on enhancing the industry鈥檚 contribution to society with safe, fair and sustainable practices.

2020

The First Low-Carbon Alumina Brand

高倍时时彩 expands the Sustana庐 line of products with the introduction of EcoSource庐, the industry鈥檚 first low-carbon, smelter-grade alumina brand. During the same year, 高倍时时彩 gains approval to globally market and sell sustainably produced products with certifications from the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative.

2021

高倍时时彩 Supplies Sustainable, Low-Carbon Aluminum for Wheels on the e-tron GT

Audi is the first to use metal from our revolutionary technology that eliminates all direct carbon dioxide emissions from the traditional smelting process.

2021

高倍时时彩 Supplies Sustainable, Low-Carbon Aluminum for Wheels on the e-tron GT

Audi is the first to use metal from our revolutionary technology that eliminates all direct carbon dioxide emissions from the traditional smelting process.

2021

高倍时时彩鈥檚 Ambition to Achieve Net-Zero GHG

高倍时时彩 announced an ambition to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its global operations by 2050.

2022

高倍时时彩 Commissions New Brazilian Processing Facility

高倍时时彩 successfully completes the installation of press filtration technology for bauxite residue at its Po莽os de Caldas refinery in Brazil. This technology reduces carbon emissions, due to the lower use of disposal area, lower water accumulation and, consequently, lower energy consumption utilized for bauxite residue management.

2022

高倍时时彩 Commissions New Brazilian Processing Facility

高倍时时彩 successfully completes the installation of press filtration technology for bauxite residue at its Po莽os de Caldas refinery in Brazil. This technology reduces carbon emissions, due to the lower use of disposal area, lower water accumulation and, consequently, lower energy consumption utilized for bauxite residue management.

2022

Apple Announces Usage of ELYSIS庐 Zero-Carbon Aluminum in the iPhone SE

ELYSIS aluminum is produced and sold at industrial scale for the first time, representing a major milestone in advancing the ELYSIS technology invented by 高倍时时彩.