Alcan

Executive Changes at TC Transcontinental

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Wednesday, June 7, 2023
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MONTRÉAL, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B) (“TC Transcontinental” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Thomas Morin as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.

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  • MONTRÉAL, June 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Board of Directors of Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A TCL.B) (“TC Transcontinental” or the “Company”) today announced the appointment of Thomas Morin as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective immediately.
  • Mr. Morin previously served as President of TC Transcontinental Packaging, beginning in 2019.
  • “We welcome Thomas Morin as President and CEO as we continue our profitable and sustainable growth journey,” said Isabelle Marcoux, Executive Chair of the Board of TC Transcontinental.
  • Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Donald LeCavalier will take on an expanded role as Executive Vice President and CFO.

Alaskan Tech Leader MTA Partners with Connectbase to Expand Marketplace Presence

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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BOSTON, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Connectbase, the marketplace for connectivity, announces that MTA, Alaska's best choice for technology and communications, is the newest member of The Connected World platform.

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  • As part of The Connected World digital ecosystem, MTA will have access to a greater serviceable market for its unique Alaska network.
  • Through this partnership, Connectbase and MTA aim to improve diversity and survivability on connections between Alaska and the Lower 48.
  • "MTA is thrilled to kick off this partnership with Connectbase," said Michael Burke, CEO of MTA.
  • Established in 1953, as a 100 percent Alaskan owned and operated telecom cooperative, MTA is Alaska's best choice for technology and communications products.

MTA Completes New Leg of Historic Terrestrial Fiber Connection from Alaska to Canada and Chicago

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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PALMER, Alaska, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MTA, Alaska's best choice for technology and communications, has completed the first and only all-terrestrial fiber route between Alaska and Chicago. The project, an extension of the historic AlCan ONE line, brings an additional secure, geographically diverse, high-speed connection between Anchorage, Wasilla and Fairbanks to Calgary and Chicago, as well as to Seattle and Portland.

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  • "MTA is proud to be facilitating the vibrant enterprise, education and government industries to be even stronger and more capable with our new Alaska to Chicago connection," said Michael Burke, CEO of MTA.
  • "MTA knew Alaska needed an alternative to relying on undersea fiber cable communications that pass through the Pacific Northwest, and now we have it.
  • Expanding our terrestrial network to Chicago allows MTA to meet the need for fast and survivable telecommunications to the Midwest and East Coast."
  • MTA's new system gives Alaska a faster connection to the Midwest and East Coast, with a 20-25% reduction in round-trip latency between Alaska and Chicago.

BC Works (Kitimat) smelter reduces production following strike

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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Rio Tinto has begun reducing production at its BC Works aluminium smelter in Kitimat, Canada due to a strike initiated by the Unifor Local 2301 union after negotiations failed to reach a new collective labour agreement.

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  • Rio Tinto has begun reducing production at its BC Works aluminium smelter in Kitimat, Canada due to a strike initiated by the Unifor Local 2301 union after negotiations failed to reach a new collective labour agreement.
  • Production will be reduced to around 35 per cent of the smelters 432,000 tonne annual capacity, so that it can safely be operated by staff and employees required under an essential services order granted by the BC Labour Relations Board.
  • A reduced workforce is also in place to ensure the Kemano hydro-power facility continues to run safely.
  • Rio Tinto employs approximately 1,050 people at the BC Works smelter and Kemano powerhouse, including around 900 employees represented by Unifor Local 2301.

Safic-Alcan Extends Its Distribution Agreement With PMC Organometallix to the African Continent

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021
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Safic-Alcan, a global specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce the extension of its distribution agreement with PMC Organometallix Inc. to the African continent.

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  • Safic-Alcan, a global specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce the extension of its distribution agreement with PMC Organometallix Inc. to the African continent.
  • PMC Organometallix, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of PMC Group, N.A., Inc. has expanded its distribution agreement with Safic-Alcan to include the African continent.
  • Effective immediately, Safic-Alcan will serve as an authorized distributor of PMC Organometallixs FASCAT catalysts and fine chemicals.
  • Building on our successful partnership with Safic-Alcan in continental Europe, we are pleased to extend our collaboration with Safic-Alcan to the African continent.

Rio Tinto and Hydro announce intention to close Aluchemie anode plant

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Tuesday, February 16, 2021
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As a result, production at Aluchemie is expected to finish at the end of 2021.

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  • As a result, production at Aluchemie is expected to finish at the end of 2021.
  • Rio Tinto Aluminium chief executive Alf Barrios said: We have carefully considered options to make Aluchemie competitive, however the investments required to continue operations are not viable.
  • Aluchemie was started in the mid 1960s and is jointly owned by global mining and metals company Rio Tinto and global aluminium company Hydro.
  • The plant employs 220 employees and produces 216 000 tonnes of anodes per year, after having discontinued operating four out of a total seven anode baking furnaces.

NZAS terminates electricity contract and plans to wind-down operations following strategic review

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Wednesday, July 8, 2020
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As a result, NZAS has given Meridian Energy notice to terminate the power contract, which will end in August 2021, when the wind-down of operations is expected to complete.

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  • As a result, NZAS has given Meridian Energy notice to terminate the power contract, which will end in August 2021, when the wind-down of operations is expected to complete.
  • Extensive discussions with a wide range of interested parties have failed to secure a power contract that will enable the operation to become both competitive and profitable.
  • During the next 14 months, NZAS and Rio Tinto will work closely with partners as detailed planning is undertaken to wind-down operations, and eventually close the smelter.
  • Rio Tinto Aluminium chief executive Alf Barrios said We recognise the decision to wind-down operations at NZAS will have a significant impact on employees, the community and our customers.

Rio Tinto to review future of ISAL smelter

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020
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Rio Tinto will conduct a strategic review of the ISAL smelter in Iceland, to determine the operations ongoing viability and explore options to improve its competitive position.

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  • Rio Tinto will conduct a strategic review of the ISAL smelter in Iceland, to determine the operations ongoing viability and explore options to improve its competitive position.
  • Rio Tinto will continue discussions with the Government of Iceland and power provider Landsvirkjun on how the smelter can return to profitability and become competitive in the global market.
  • Rio Tinto will review options for the smelter, with the aim of finding a solution for ISAL to become an economically viable business.
  • ISAL is wholly owned by Rio Tinto and around 500 people work at the site.

William D. Pitchford Joins BASi as Chief Human Resources Officer, as the Company Invests in Unifying and Strengthening Corporate Culture

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Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Companies, Economy, Finance, Aluminium division of Rio Tinto, Rio Tinto, Divestment, Alcan, Chief executive officer

We want to ensure BASis culture evolves to support the Company as we continue to grow, said Robert Leasure, Jr., BASis President and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • We want to ensure BASis culture evolves to support the Company as we continue to grow, said Robert Leasure, Jr., BASis President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Bill is a leader of impeccable judgment and integrity, and I am confident that his experience and influence will help shape our culture towards a stronger, unified Company.
  • William Pitchford brings over thirty-five years of human resources experience to BASis leadership team, with respect to benefit and compensation design, executive coaching, acquisitions and divestitures, and interacting with public boards.
  • Prior to joining BASi, Mr. Pitchford held senior level positions within the human resources functions at Ford Motor Company, Rio Tinto Alcan Corporation and, most recently, at Wabash National Corporation as Senior Vice President of Human Resources.

CRU: How ASI Certifications Impact the Aluminium Market

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Wednesday, July 10, 2019
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The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative is a non-profit organisation that aims to administer a third party certification program for the aluminium value chain.

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  • The Aluminium Stewardship Initiative is a non-profit organisation that aims to administer a third party certification program for the aluminium value chain.
  • The founding members of the ASI in 2012, were Nespresso, Rio Tinto Alcan, AMAG, Amcor Flexibles, Constantia Flexibles, Constellium and Tetra Pak.
  • The ASI program is comprised by two certifications: Performance standard (PS) and Chain of Custody (CoC).
  • We expect the commercial value for ASI certified aluminium to be captured in this step of certification.