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Wheels you can trustAlcoa

Over 120 years, Alcoa has grown and changed, thanks to our heritage of innovation and the commitment of our people.We invented the markets for our products and built the company to meet our customers’ needs.

Alcoa, your partner since 1948

Charles Martin Hall makes the fi rst small globules of aluminium, leading to the foundation of Alcoa in 1888, today the world’s leading producer of aluminium.

Alcoa invents the fi rst forged aluminium truck wheel.

Alcoa introduces the fi rst aluminium wheels in Europe.

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Alcoa produces the very fi rst Dura-Bright® wheels in Europe.

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When our customers buy Alcoa wheels for the

fi rst time, it is for specifi c reasons: weight

saving, unrivalled forged strength, great looks

or easy maintenance.

When using the wheels, they discover other advantages,

encouraging them to choose Alcoa wheels. These benefi ts

range from improved fuel economy, longer lifetime of the

brakes and suspension, less tyre wear, to extra driver’s

comfort.

Customers know Alcoa understands their business and

they rely on us to develop innovative solutions.

Earning your trust, every day“We were looking for wheels with a longer lifetime, as we operate under extreme conditions, collecting milk at farms on bumpy and curvy roads. Alcoa Dura-Flange® wheels are the solution for us.”

“We use Alcoa Dura-Bright® wheels on all our vehicles, because they are easy to maintain and keep their shine, even after hundreds of washes and thousands of kilometers.”

“We specify Alcoa wheels on all our tankers and bulk trailers, as well as on the trucks, for weight saving reasons. The extra payload generates a signi� cant increase in revenue, year after year. The clean image and easy maintenance of the wheels are an extra bene� t.”

Peter Provoost – Technical Service ManagerVan Opdorp Transportgroep

Jo Van Moer – Owner Van Moer Group Luc Soenen – Driver Milcobel dairy factory

Your benefi ts, our commitmentAlcoa wheels are forged from one solid block of aluminium. They withstand the most severe tests. That is why Alcoa grants a � ve year unlimited mileage warranty. Compared to steel wheels, they are:

Lighter

up to 47 % saving per wheel, • depending on the wheel sizebetween 228 and 394 kg weight saving• per truck/trailer combinationincreased payload • driver comfort•

More environmentally friendly

aluminium is 100% recyclable• reduced CO₂ emissions thanks to lower weight • and fuel economy

Stronger

unrivalled forged strength• 4 times stronger than steel• corrosion resistant•

More profi table

reduced fuel consumption• better heat dissipation• less tyre wear• increased life time of brakes• increased life duration of suspension• no need for repainting or wheel covers• longer service life (up to 20 years)•

Better looking

Alcoa aluminium wheels greatly improve the look of your vehicles.

Strong sales network and after sales support

Only Alcoa wheels are made in Europe and available on short notice at all truck, trailer and bus manufacturers. To service the aftermarket, Alcoa keeps suffi cient stocks to distribute via a wide network of distributors in every country. Our sales representatives are only a phone call away. They can be found on www.alcoawheels.com.

TankersThe tanker segment is the most weight sensitive segment and return on investment for Alcoa wheels can be achieved in one to two years. Thanks to the forging process, Alcoa wheels are extremely strong and impact resistant. This is a valuable asset in the transport of dangerous goods. When transport-ing liquid food, a clean image is a must. Tankers are expensive trailers, with a service life of over 15 years. Alcoa wheels are also known to last that long.

Solid BulkWhether you are transporting cereals, potatoes or sugar beets, your payload will increase with approxi-mately 250 kg with Alcoa wheels. This allows you to increase your revenue per trip.

Container ChassisContainer chassis are weight sensitive when carrying tanker or bulk containers.

ConstructionIn construction, fi ve trips a day are not an exception. Imagine you can load each time an extra 250 kg; that adds up to around 1250 kg a day. Return on invest-ment is achieved quickly.On top, Alcoa wheels are 4 times stronger than steel and off er a high impact resistance, which makes them most suitable for construction vehicles.

General CargoGeneral cargo fl eets specify Alcoa wheels for the increased fuel economy. Looks are also important to this segment. Vehicles are a transport company’s business card and need to look their very best. Shiny Alcoa wheels give your vehicles a classy look.

Community vehiclesToday Alcoa wheels are also the preferred choice of several cities for waste collection vehicles, fi re trucks etc...

ReefersWhen hauling frozen food, weight plays a consider-able role. Even for less weight sensitive goods like fruit, vegetables and fl owers, fl eets prefer Alcoa wheels because of the clean image.

Buses and coachesAlcoa wheels are popular for buses and coaches, not only for weight saving reasons, but also because of their classy look. With Alcoa wheels, the coaches do not need wheel covers, which are often lost and expensive to replace. Especially popular for coaches are the easy-to-clean Dura-Bright® wheels. An increasing number of European cities are specifying Alcoa wheels on city buses.

OthersIn other industries, such as mining and logging, Alcoa wheels are used in the most extreme condi-tions. Weight saving, strength and impact resistance are key factors.

Alcoa wheels fi t your businessAlcoa forged aluminium wheels are available for all commercial vehicles: trucks, trailers, coaches and city buses

At Alcoa we strive for the best, based on 120 years of

experience and innovation. We listen to our customers’

needs and come up with solutions. Meet some of our

products!

Offering you innovative solutions

Our FrontRunner®For a robust look. Available in 120 & 135 mm off set. Also suitable for trailer axles.

Our WorkHorse® wheelSuitable for construction vehicles and when a higher maximum load rating is needed.

Our Dura-Flange® wheelFor longer service life under extreme conditions.

Our Dura-Bright® wheel with XBR® technologyFor easy maintenance. The only surface treatment that cleans with soap and water.

Our medium duty wheelsWe off er a wide range of 17.5 and 19.5 wheels for trucks and trailers.

Our 22.5 x 15.00 trailer wheelWe follow new trends in the transport industry.

www.alcoawheels.com

ALCOA WHEEL PRODUCTS EUROPE

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