Alcan Inc. is a world-class leader providing innovative aluminum and packaging solutions. Alcan was founded in 1902.
- In 1902, the Canadian subsidiary of Pittsburgh Reduction Company (later Alcoa) was first chartered as Northern Aluminum Company, Limited.
- In 1925, the company was renamed Aluminum Company of Canada, Limited (ACOC).
- In 1928, ACOC became a subsidiary of ALUMINIUM LIMITED.
- In 1945, ACOC registered the trade name ALCAN.
- Between 1960 and 1980 Alcan expanded its business and started operations in many countries.
- In 1982, the company acquired British Aluminum Company.
- In 1987, ACOC changed its name to Alcan Aluminum Limited and became the publicly owned parent company of the Alcan Group.
- In 2001, the company was renamed Alcan Inc. to reflect the company's increasingly diversified product mix and global character.
- Today Alcan is a multinational company and a global leader in Aluminum and specialty packaging.
The mission of Alcan is to be one of the globe's leading suppliers of bauxite, alumina, and aluminum. They are a top-ranked provider of engineered and packaging materials. Alcan delivers increased productivity, competitiveness, and profitability to customers around the world. Alcan shares common values of:
