Stol is one of only five international experts selected for this prestigious honor during 2007.  His work has been instrumental in the development of fusion- and solid-state-based welding processes used in a wide range of applications.

Stol, a resident of Mt. Lebanon, was inducted at the AWS Annual Meeting in Chicago. The honorary title of AWS Fellow was established in 1990 to recognize members who have made distinguished contributions and promoted and sustained professionalism in the field of welding science and technology.

Stol is a 23-year employee of Alcoa and holds 37 patents around the world. His bachelor’s and master’s degree in welding engineering are from Ohio State University.

About Alcoa
Alcoa (NYSE:AA) is the world's leading producer and manager of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities, and is active in all major aspects of the industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa's businesses to customers. In addition to aluminum products and components including flat-rolled products, hard alloy extrusions, and forgings, Alcoa also markets Alcoa® wheels, fastening systems, precision and investment castings, structures and building systems. The company has 116,000 employees in 44 countries and has been named one of the top most sustainable corporations in the world at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. More information can be found at www.alcoa.com .