Kaiser Aluminum on August 28 announced the extension of a contract with A.M. Castle & Co. to supply aerospace manufacturer Raytheon Aircraft Company with high-quality fabricated aluminum products. The agreement extends an earlier contract to 2010 and calls for an increased supply of high-quality fabricated aluminum sheet and plate products.
"We're pleased to extend our collaboration with A.M. Castle & Co. and to further support the production of Raytheon Aircraft Company," said Jack A. Hockema, chairman, president and CEO, Kaiser Aluminum.
Kaiser Aluminum's sheet and plate products will be utilized in the production of products for aircraft such as the Hawker 400XP, the Hawker 4000 super-midsize business jet, the Beechcraft Premier IA entry-level business jet, the Beechcraft King Air Series, and the T-6 trainer aircraft.
A.M. Castle & Co. is a specialty metals and plastics distribution company serving the North American market, principally within the producer durable equipment sector.
Kaiser Aluminum is a leading producer of fabricated aluminum products for aerospace and high-strength, general engineering, and automotive and custom industrial applications. The company has more than 2,000 employees and 11 plants in
