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Secat, Inc. Board of Directors Welcome New Chairman
03/10/2004


February 25, 2004 - At the February 25th Board meeting, the Secat Board of Directors elected a new chairman as well as welcomed five new board members.

The new chairman is Patrick M. Franc President of Arco Aluminum, Inc. Succeeding past board chairman Mark Kaminski, CEO and Chairman of Commonwealth Industries, Mr. Franc will assume the Chairmanship through 2006. Mr. Franc has been employed by British Petroleum for the past 19 years and has over 20 years total experience in the petrochemical industry. During a majority of his working career, Pat has occupied various global leadership positions in the field of both commodity and specialty thermoplastics, most recently as Business Unit Leader for BP-Amoco Polymers in Atlanta. In March 2002, Pat was named as President of ARCO Aluminum, Inc., a subsidiary of BP Company North America, Inc.

In addition, the Board welcomed the following new members:
  • Steven M. Abelman
    President & CEO
    Pechiney Rolled Products
  • Donald Ray Carey
    President
    Ohio Valley Aluminum Company, LLC
  • David D'Addario
    Chairman
    Wise Alloys, LLC
  • Fred N. Mudge
    Chairman
    R.J. Corman
    Railroad Group
  • Michael S. Williams
    President & COO
    Ormet Corporation


The expertise and experience of these new members, along with the current 12 members, promises to provide excellent leadership for Secat, Inc. The next board meeting is scheduled for June 2, 2004.