Howmet Systems Japan Announces New Representative Director

Howmet Systems Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Felix Sellmann) announced the appointment of Felix Sellmann as the new Representative Director.

As a brand for forged aluminum wheels, the company has contributed to the efficiency of the logistics industry and the reduction of environmental impact in Japan by providing high-quality products. Felix Sellmann, the newly appointed Representative Director, also serves as the Vice President and General Manager for the Asia-Pacific region of the wheel business at Howmet Aerospace (USA), which manufactures and sells Alcoa® Wheels. Sellmann brings over 15 years of international experience in the automotive and transportation industries, with a strong track record in sales, marketing, and business operations. Having held several senior leadership positions at the company, he has led various regional and global initiatives in the EMEA region and driven business growth. Leveraging this expertise, he aims to further expand business in the Japanese market and enhance customer value.

Sellmann stated, "As the Japanese subsidiary of Howmet's wheel business division, we have been manufacturing and selling Alcoa® Wheels, a pioneer in forged aluminum wheels for trucks, trailers, and buses, and contributing to Japan's logistics and transport industry through high-quality and innovative products.

With a strong demand for improved transport efficiency and environmental performance through fuel economy improvements and the reduction of Global Warming Potential (GWP), the importance of our products is increasing. Building on our technological capabilities and track record, we will fuse global technology with local insights to further enhance our products and services, strengthen our value delivery to customers, and continue working on creating innovative solutions."

About Howmet Aerospace Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA, is a leading global supplier of advanced engineering solutions for the aerospace, gas turbine, and transportation industries. The company's core business involves engine parts, fastening systems, and airframe structures essential for performance and efficiency in aerospace, defense, and gas turbines. Additionally, it provides forged aluminum wheels for the commercial transportation sector. With approximately 1,200 issued and pending patents, the company uses proprietary technology to achieve lightweighting and fuel efficiency improvements for aircraft and commercial trucks, enabling the reduction of carbon footprints. For more details, visit www.howmet.com.

About Howmet Systems Japan Co., Ltd. Howmet Systems Japan is the Japanese subsidiary of Howmet Aerospace, engaged in the manufacturing, import, and sale of forged aluminum wheels for the commercial transport sector under the Alcoa® Wheels brand, which features world-class technology and quality. The company contributes to balancing transport efficiency and environmental performance through maintenance efficiency, fuel performance improvement via lightweighting, CO₂ emission reduction, and safety assurance through high durability. For more information, visit https://www.alcoawheels.co.jp.