With XT(TM) closures, bottlers gain the flexibility to
seasonally adjust packaging to the environment , "said John Grainda,
marketing manager for Alcoa CSI's carbonated soft drink market.
"By using Alcoa CSI's XT(TM) closures and applying knowledge from
X-Tech training, bottlers can be confident of superior sealing
performance and beverage freshness," Grainda added. is the world's leading producer of primary aluminum,
fabricated aluminum and alumina, and is active in all major aspects of
the industry.

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"We are very excited about White Rock Organics which was specifically
formulated for our customers who seek all natural, organic foods and
beverages," said Larry Bodkin, president , White Rock Beverage Company. No high-fructose corn syrup, artificial colors or preservatives are
used .M.

Business Editors

INDIANAPOLIS----Alcoa (NYSE:AA)
announced today that its Alcoa Closure Systems International (Alcoa
CSI) business introduced X-Tech, a new interactive closure systems
training course available for carbonated soft drink (CSD) bottlers
facing extreme temperature cycling conditions.

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Colver
purchased the White Rock Natural spring in Waukesha, Wisconsin, which was
believed to have medicinal powers. More information can be found at www.

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Pure Organic Beverages for Those Seeking an Alternative to Soft Drinks

WHITESTONE, N. It was founded in 1871 when a pharmacist named H.

Alcoa CSI Introduces ``X-Tech'' Training for Bottlers Facing Extreme Temperature Conditions

Alcoa CSI research shows that filled PET soft drink bottles can be
subjected to "temperature cycling" in the filling/distribution channel
- from 40 degrees (F) in refrigerated vending to over 135 degrees (F)
in shipping and storage.

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Certified USDA Organic by Quality Assurance International (Q. More than 125 years later, White Rock is a
nationally recognized brand name with a variety of packages, flavors and sizes
to quench every thirst.
"Alcoa CSI developed X-Tech to demonstrate to bottlers that
packaging can be adapted to environmental conditions such as
temperature cycling . The result: loss of CO2
and product freshness. Under extreme
temperature conditions, this dual seal assures that the product
remains fresh until the consumer opens the bottle.
In addition to closures and capping equipment, Alcoa Inc.

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com.
Alcoa CSI's Double-Lok XT(TM) and Extra-Lok XT(TM ) closures are
specifically designed for PET beverage bottles to maximize CO2 sealing
performance and beverage product freshness under the most demanding
conditions. CSI's major
markets include carbonated soft drink, juice, isotonic, bottled water,
beer, dairy, food, liquor, personal care, and motor oil.

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Each 12-ounce bottle has 120 calories and is
brewed using triple filtered water, natural flavors and organic pure cane
sugar.com

Note to editors: The '2' in 'CO2' should be subscript.

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It is sold nationwide in natural foods
stores at a suggested retail price of $4. Alcoa CSI, one of the
world's leading closure systems suppliers to the beverage industry, is
launching X-Tech with a seasonal promotion that kicks off today aimed
at regional bottlers in the U.
X-Tech is one of several ways that Alcoa CSI delivers total
closure systems solutions. Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging,
building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial
markets, bringing design, engineering, production and other
capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to customers.alcoa.

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Alcoa Inc. In addition to
aluminum products and components, Alcoa also markets consumer brands
including Reynolds Wrap(R) foils and plastic wraps, Alcoa(R) wheels,
and Baco (R) household wraps.

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The company is guided by principles of strict customer
satisfaction , total quality manufacturing and technical service, all
tied to specific customer needs.

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A. For more information
visit http://www.

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) and with
Orthodox Union Approval, this refreshing beverage is brewed using natural
fruit extracts and organic pure cane sugar. These wide-ranging temperatures can cause
shrinkage of the heat-sensitive PET material, which can cause gaps to
develop between the finish and the closure.

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White Rock Organics is available in single serve 12-ounce bottles that are
sold in 4-packs and 24 bottle cases.

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(CSI) is recognized as a
world leader in closure systems and packaging, and provider of quality
products and service support to the beverage industry .

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Naturally caffeine-free, Organics is a lightly carbonated beverage that is
available in three unique, thirst-quenching flavors: Passion Orange,
Raspberry Creme and Red Peach. The White Rock
Organics launch is supported by an in store point of sale campaign
highlighting the theme "Purity Awaits You.whiterockbeverages.

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"White
Rock has a long, proud history of offering wholesome , light and refreshing
beverages and our Organics line is a natural addition for us. Once trained , bottlers can convert their
operation to XT(TM) closures seasonally, or when necessary, resulting
in improved package performance, customer and consumer satisfaction. Alcoa customers have unique access to a
network of world-class expertise in closure systems engineering and
technical services offering on-site service, application support,
training and plant efficiency improvement programs .alcoacsi.com/

About CSI and Alcoa

Alcoa Closure Systems International, Inc. The company has 131,000 employees in 43
countries.

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that may face extreme conditions in
the coming months.

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"

The White Rock Beverage Company is one of American's oldest beverage
companies. offers a
complete selection of packaging products to manufacturers and
consumers including aluminum rigid container sheet for the packaging
and consumer products market, formed plastic containers, converter
foil and formed container stock; printed, coated and laminated films;
paper and foil combinations , shrink films and over wrap; custom-formed
sterile plastic containers for medical supplies, tools and
electronics.

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Y., Building on its tradition of
purity and trust for over 100 years, the White Rock Beverage Company today
announced the launch of its most innovative beverage yet, White Rock Organics. White Rock also bottles White Rock mixers, flavors
and seltzers, Sioux City sodas and Olde Brooklyn sodas.
Alcoa CSI's X-Tech on-site training program provides CSD bottlers
with a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of plastic closure
application under extreme temperature cycling conditions. X-Tech
provides the training needed to convert the bottling line to Alcoa
CSI 's XT(TM) closures.

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White Rock Beverage Company Introduces Organics

99 per 4-pack. In its 27
operating locations and offices worldwide, CSI employs nearly 3,000
persons.

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I. The XT(TM) liner design incorporates an inner and outer
seal, providing maximum protection against gaps.

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Alcoa XT(TM) closures are the solution to
bottlers where these conditions exist particularly in vending and
distribution.
To download a PDF format brochure about XT(TM) closures or learn
more about X-tech, visit the Alcoa CSI website at:
http://www. Among its other businesses are vinyl
siding, closures, precision castings , and electrical distribution
systems for cars and trucks.