All Brands Owned by Alcoa Corporation

What does Alcoa own?

Alcoa owns bauxite mines, alumina refineries, and aluminum smelters across roughly 16 countries, organized through its Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals system. Its operations are concentrated in Australia, Brazil, Canada, the United States, Norway, Iceland, and Spain. In June 2026 it agreed to buy South32's aluminum assets, pending approvals.

Is Alcoa publicly traded?

Yes. Alcoa Corporation trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker AA and has a secondary Australian listing under AAI. The stock is widely held by institutional investors.

Who founded Alcoa?

Charles Martin Hall, who discovered the electrolytic aluminum process in 1886, and metallurgist Alfred E. Hunt founded the Pittsburgh Reduction Company in 1888 with Mellon family backing. It became the Aluminum Company of America in 1907.

Where is Alcoa headquartered?

Alcoa Corporation is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, the same city where the original company was founded in 1888.

How many brands does Alcoa own?

One master brand. All products sell under the Alcoa name, with product families such as EcoLum and EcoDura for low-carbon and recycled aluminum. The Alcoa Wheels brand belongs to Howmet Aerospace following the 2016 corporate split.

Who owns Alcoa?

Public shareholders own Alcoa Corporation. Institutional investors hold the large majority of shares, and no single owner controls the company. South32 is expected to hold about 6 percent if its asset sale to Alcoa closes.

Did Alcoa split into two companies?

Yes. On November 1, 2016, the old Alcoa Inc separated into Alcoa Corporation, holding the upstream mining, refining, and smelting business, and Arconic, holding downstream products. Arconic later split further and its aerospace and industrial business is now Howmet Aerospace.