The term 'Metal Industry Giant' refers to the American aluminum company Alcoa, which has been in operation since 1888. Alcoa is one of the world's leading producers of aluminum and other metals, and is a major player in the global metal industry. The company has operations in more than 30 countries and employs over 60, 000 people. Alcoa is a Fortune 500 company and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.