[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 105 (Tuesday, June 21, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E645]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING ALCOA MASSENA OPERATIONS ON THEIR 120TH ANNIVERSARY

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                         HON. ELISE M. STEFANIK

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 21, 2022

  Ms. STEFANIK. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
Alcoa Massena Operations on 120 years of successful operations in 
Massena. The abundant hydroelectric energy supply in Massena drew Alcoa 
to the location in 1902 and, since then, the facility has become an 
integral part of the community.
  Alcoa Massena Operations is a great example of a facility focused on 
innovation and modernization. One hundred and twenty years ago in 
Massena, New York, Alcoa broke ground on what is now the world's oldest 
continuously operating smelter and has been focused on revolutionizing 
the aluminum industry by helping their customers develop more 
sustainable solutions.
  The Alcoa Massena plant is comprised of 198 pre-brake lines, making 
it one of the largest and most automated potlines in the industry. 
Alcoa Massena Operations can produce an incredible 800,000 pounds of 
aluminum every single day. In addition to smelting, the plant uses the 
melted aluminum to produce over sixty different alloys and rolling 
aluminum rods for customer shipment. Alcoa Massena Operations provides 
over 550 jobs for Massena community members, making an important 
element of the dynamic North Country economy.
  The jobs and services provided by this plant are integral to the 
vitality of Massena and the entirety of the North Country. On behalf of 
New York's 21st District, it is my honor to congratulate Alcoa Massena 
Operations on one hundred and twenty years of continuous service. We 
thank them for all they provide to our community.

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