Alcan Opening New Commercial Office in India

PARIS, April 18 -- The Alcan International Network announced today that it will open a new commercial office in Mumbai, India to support Alcan's growing opportunities in India. The new office will be named Alcan India Private Ltd.

"With India being one of the most exciting growth economies in the world today, it is a logical step for us to open an office there. With a mixture of local knowledge and global presence, this new office will open the door in and out of India for Alcan and our external partners," declared Jean Pierre Paillot, President, Alcan International Network.

The new AIN office will be staffed by a commercial team with a high level of product expertise in metals (aluminum, steel, ferro alloys), minerals and chemicals. Through the employment of Indian Nationals, the new AIN office will provide intelligence in local marketing approaches for Alcan and external partners.

AIN's global position will enable it to provide a comprehensive range of customized services and technical support from the manufacturer to the end user, including sales, sourcing, logistics and warehousing, local currency invoicing, and support for risk management.

Indian manufacturers will have the opportunity to utilize AIN's worldwide network, enabling them to reach beyond their normal field of influence.

Alcan International Network is a reputed network serving its customers worldwide through the purchase and sale of specialty products and materials for industrial applications. With 33 agencies covering 65 countries, Alcan International Network provides marketing and commercial services for Alcan Business and for third-party customers.

Alcan Inc. is a leading global materials company, delivering high quality products and services worldwide. With world-class technology and operations in bauxite mining, alumina processing, primary metal smelting, power generation, aluminum fabrication, engineered solutions as well as flexible and specialty packaging, today's Alcan is well positioned to meet and exceed its customers' needs. Alcan is represented by 68,000 employees, including its joint-ventures, in 61 countries and regions, and posted revenues of US$23.6 billion in 2006. The Company has featured on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index consecutively since 2003.