Alcoa (NYSE:AA) Corporation (NYSE:AA) is a global producer of bauxite, alumina and aluminum. Its operations span the aluminum value chain, including bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminum smelting, casting and the production of select value-added aluminum products. The company serves customers in industries such as transportation, aerospace, construction, packaging, consumer products and energy.
Founded in 1888 as the Pittsburgh Reduction Company, Alcoa played a major role in developing the commercial aluminum industry and adopted the Alcoa name in 1907. In 2016, the company separated its upstream aluminum operations from its downstream engineered-products business, which became Arconic. Alcoa today is focused primarily on the production and refining activities associated with bauxite, alumina and primary aluminum.
Alcoa operates and serves customers internationally, with mining, refining, smelting and related facilities across regions including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe and the United States. The company also emphasizes operational efficiency, responsible resource development and lower-carbon aluminum production. William F. Oplinger serves as Alcoa’s president and chief executive officer.
