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Driven by innovative products and leading-edge technology, Alcoa Wheel Products is a worldwide producer of forged and cast aluminum wheels and accessories for heavy duty trucks, buses, motor homes, pickup trucks & SUVs, 4x4 and recreational vehicles, trailers, passenger cars and motorcycles.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Alcoa Wheel Products has nearly 3,000 employees working in offices and seven plants globally in North and Latin America, Europe, Japan, Asia, South Africa and Australia. Alcoa Wheel Products operates under two business units; Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels and Alcoa Commercial Vehicle Wheels. This website concentrates on Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels. To learn about our commercial vehicle wheel business, click here.
Over 130 years ago, Alcoa invented the aluminum industry. Then in 1948, Alcoa invented the forged aluminum wheel. Today, more vehicles ride on Alcoa forged aluminum wheels than any other brand. Innovation is at our core and our heritage of providing sustainable, efficient, performance-enhancing design and quick-to-market solutions is what has allowed Alcoa to be successful in the wheel category.
Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels manages innovative wheel solution programs for automobile, motorcycle and motor home manufacturers and consumers that help increase the value of their vehicles. Lightweight Alcoa forged aluminum wheels enhance vehicle styling and improve driving dynamics by increasing fuel mileage, performance and efficiency. We have managed a wide portfolio of new product introductions in a compressed time period, providing manufacturers, dealers and customers with more flexibility in differentiated offerings than ever before.
To continue our progress in wheel innovation, Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels works closely with the Alcoa Technical Center, the largest light metals research laboratory in the world, to develop the latest advancements in wheel technology. Professionals at the Alcoa Technical Center continue to work on new advancements in aluminum metal structure, metallurgy and finishes. Most recently, the Alcoa Technical Center developed Dura-Bright® Technology, our latest patented wheel surface treatment earning a 2007 PACE Award Win from Automotive News.
Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels works closely with automobile manufacturers across the globe to provide the latest advancements in wheel technology and innovation. We design, forge, finish and deliver world-class wheel fitment solutions that allow our customers more flexibility in vehicle platform development. Our wheel programs provide weight savings, strength, design and performance benefits that North American, European and Asian auto manufacturers recognize and appreciate. For the latest news on how Alcoa is supporting our automobile manufacturer partners, visit our News section.
For the light truck and SUV aftermarket, Alcoa offers unparalleled strength, innovative finish technology and contemporary and classic styling. From tackling the most rugged off-road terrain to driving over pothole laden streets, Alcoa aftermarket forged wheels provide maximum performance, a durable finish and great style. Whether a dually application, a light truck fitment or for a new SUV, all Alcoa aftermarket forged aluminum wheels are backed by a lifetime limited structural warranty.
Alcoa Forged Specialty Wheels also provides forged wheels for motorcycle applications. Alcoa forged strength along with innovations in wheel styles, designs and finishes have allowed Alcoa to offer new and exciting wheel solutions for many of our customers. In fact, Alcoa is proud to provide all forged wheels to Harley-Davidson. Whether classic styling or the latest in wheel technology and innovation, Alcoa offers wheel solutions to match or complement the original design of each motorcycle.
Only Alcoa Wheel Products combines unique wheel development capabilities, product design, launch excellence, marketing support and supply chain management expertise with superior customer service and high quality products.
Alcoa Wheel Products is backed by Alcoa Inc., the leading manufacturer of aluminum and alumina materials and products. For more information on Alcoa Inc., visit www.alcoa.com.