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About Alcoa\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0Wheels<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Leading brand of aluminium wheels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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We advanced the transportation industry with the first forged aluminium wheel in 1948, and have been reinventing it ever since.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Alcoa\u00ae<\/sup> 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).  <\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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In 2020, Arconic Inc. separated into two independent companies (Howmet Aerospace Inc. and Arconic Corporation). For the European markets, Howmet produces Alcoa\u00ae<\/sup> wheels in its manufacturing facility in Hungary.<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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1948<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

First forged aluminium truck wheel invented. <\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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1978<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

First aluminium truck wheel introduced in Europe. <\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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1997<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

European production facility in Hungary opens its doors.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2005<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Introduction of Dura-Flange\u00ae<\/sup> wheels for extra protection against rim flange wear.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2006<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The first sales of easy maintenance Dura-Bright\u00ae<\/sup> wheels in Europe. <\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2013<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Launch of the next generation Dura-Bright\u00ae<\/sup> EVO wheels in Europe. <\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2015<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Introduction of the LvL ONE\u00ae<\/sup> finish in Europe.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2016<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Alcoa separates in two state of the art companies: Alcoa Corporation and Arconic Inc.  Alcoa\u00ae<\/sup> Wheels becomes a product brand of Arconic manufactured by Arconic Wheel and Transportation Products.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2019<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Introduction of Alcoa\u00ae<\/sup> Ultra ONE\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0wheels with MagnaForce\u00ae<\/sup>\u00a0alloy technology\u00a0in Europe.<\/h5>\n<\/div><\/div>
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2020<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Arconic Inc. separates into two independent, publicly traded companies \u2013 Howmet Aerospace Inc. and Arconic Corporation. Alcoa\u00ae<\/sup> Wheels becomes a product brand of Howmet Aerospace manufactured by Howmet Wheel Systems.
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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\u00ae 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. 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