Leading brand of aluminium wheels
We advanced the transportation industry with the first forged aluminium wheel in 1948, and have been reinventing it ever since.
ALCOA® WHEELS is a brand and product of the Howmet Wheel Systems business unit, which is part of Howmet Aerospace Inc. (formerly known as Arconic Inc).
In 2020, Arconic Inc. separated into two independent companies (Howmet Aerospace Inc. and Arconic Corporation). For the European markets, Howmet produces ALCOA® WHEELS in its manufacturing facility in Hungary.
1948
First forged aluminium truck wheel invented.
1978
First aluminium truck wheel introduced in Europe.
1997
European production facility in Hungary opens its doors.
2005
Introduction of Dura-Flange® wheels for extra protection against rim flange wear.
2006
The first sales of easy maintenance Dura-Bright® wheels in Europe.
2013
Launch of the next generation Dura-Bright® EVO wheels in Europe.
2015
Introduction of the LvL ONE® finish in Europe.
2016
Alcoa separates in two state of the art companies: Alcoa Corporation and Arconic Inc. ALCOA® WHEELS becomes a product brand of Arconic manufactured by Arconic Wheel and Transportation Products.
2019
Introduction of Ultra ONE® ALCOA® WHEELS with MagnaForce® alloy technology in Europe.
2020
Arconic Inc. separates into two independent, publicly traded companies – Howmet Aerospace Inc. and Arconic Corporation. ALCOA® WHEELS becomes a product brand of Howmet Aerospace manufactured by Howmet Wheel Systems.
