With several strategic investments in 2003 and 2004, Alcan has strengthened its global presence and has substantially reinforced its leadership positions in both aluminum and packaging. Alcan is the world's second largest producer of primary aluminum, a technology leader in this sector and a predominant global producer of value-added engineered products and composites, supplying key market sectors such as aerospace, automotive and beverage cans. As a leading full-service provider in most packaging sectors, Alcan is ranked No.1 worldwide in food flexible, pharmaceutical and cosmetics packaging and No.2 in tobacco packaging. Alcan is also one of the world's leading metal traders. Today's Alcan, a global enterprise with pro forma 2003 revenues of US$25.7 billion and world-class operations, is committed to maximizing value for all its stakeholders. This focus on value is complemented by the Company's commitment to environment, health and safety and the continuous improvement of business processes. Together, these three components are the core of the Alcan Integrated Management System (AIMS) that was introduced in 2003.While still in its early stages, the benefits of AIMS are already apparent in the form of consistent company-wide data that facilitates tracking of performance measures in all Alcan businesses. The Company's strength lies in the unique combination of its skilled workforce, extensive network of operations, global customer base, innovative market-driven products and advanced technologies. Furthermore, Alcan and its employees continually focus on creating innovative and sustainable strategic alliances with its suppliers and customers. Alcan is a dynamic, multilingual and multicultural organization with approximately 70,000 employees in 55 countries and regions around the globe.