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Charles Martin Hall, Alcoa's co-founder, discovered an affordable method to produce aluminum through electrolysis in 1886, creating the modern aluminum industry.

The Pittsburgh Reduction Company was incorporated in 1888 and later renamed Alcoa to commercialize Hall's discovery.

Alcoa purchased substantial bauxite deposits in Saline County, Arkansas beginning in 1895 and began mining bauxite in Arkansas in 1896, with the mined aluminum serving as a major source for fighter plane production during World War II.

Alcoa has been a leading manufacturer in Arkansas since 1896 and currently operates facilities in Saline, Clark, and Washington counties.

The Senate recognizes Alcoa's 125th anniversary and commends its contributions to Arkansas, with a copy of the resolution to be presented to Alcoa by the Secretary of the Senate.