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IN MEMORIAM BELOVEDARCHITECT FALLSTO HIS DEATH IN NEWYORK Architect Bruno Travalja, 52, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, died September 15, 2016, after falling from the roof of a 48-story tower in Manhattan. Travalja, owner of Crowne Architectural Systems , lost his footing while taking measurements for an outdoor terrace, according to various news reports. Travalja was not wearing a safety harness at the time of the fall, according to press reports. His obituary appeared in The New York Times. Beloved husband of Alexis. Loving father to Taylor, Luca, and Aidan. Adoring son to Mirela. Bruno was predeceased by his father John. Bruno’s greatest hobby was his work, his children and wife were everything but work was a very close second. He was loyal and trusting to a fault. Simply the most honest human being. He will be greatly missed by his in-laws Idio and Mila Ilijasic, all his family in Canada that is too big to name. His huge extended family in Queens, his dearest friends who were his family and the Crowne Architectural family that was his life. Visiting hours were held at the Feeney Funeral Home in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and the funeral mass was held at St. Luke’s RC Church in Ho-Ho-Kus.

Architect Bruno Travalja, Crowne Architectural Systems

BUSINESS NEWS ALCOA NAMED SUSTAINABILITY LEADER ON DOW JONES INDICES For the 15th year in a row, Alcoa has been named as one of the world’s leading companies for sustainability on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices — a globally recognized and reputable benchmark for corporate responsibility and sustainability. “As we prepare to launch two strong companies in the second half of 2016, we will continue using our innovation, creativity, and passion to deliver net-positive benefits to the environment, communities where we operate, our employees, and our shareholders,” said Kevin McKnight, chief sustainability officer. Highlights of Alcoa’s 2015 sustainability performance include: ❚ ❚ Achieving 2020 greenhouse gas intensity target five years ahead of plan by reducing absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 5.5 million metric tons and improving our greenhouse gas emission intensity by 31.3 percent from our 2005 baseline. ❚ ❚ Became one of the first companies to sign the American Business Act on Climate Pledge. As part of that pledge, committing to reduce absolute U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by 50 percent versus a 2005 baseline and also demonstrate a net reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from

the use of products equal to three times the emissions created by their production – all by 2025. ❚ ❚ Alcoa-developed high-performance aluminum, titanium, and nickel-based alloy products are found from nose to tail on every high-growth commercial aircraft platform. These products produce lighter, more fuel- efficient planes with highly efficient engines and smaller carbon footprints. ❚ ❚ Alcoa Micromill material, which produces automotive parts that are twice as formable and 30 percent lighter than parts made from high-strength steel, debuted on the 2016 Ford F-150 truck. ❚ ❚ During 2015, improved bauxite residue storage efficiency and rehabilitation rate. In addition, finalized biodiversity action plans for three locations, and minimized global mining footprint. The Dow Jones Sustainability Indices are the longest-running global sustainability benchmarks worldwide. Following a best-in- class approach, they measure the performance of the world’s sustainability leaders based on a comprehensive assessment of long-term economic, environmental and social criteria that account for general and industry-specific sustainability trends.

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goes, the meeting should only be dealing with questions and surprises – not a review. ❚ ❚ The rest of the agenda deals with operations. A poor performing office. Review of salaries for all employees. Review of small purchase decisions. All wrong. The agenda should be dealing with shareholder well-being issues, strategic planning, and looking to the future, as well as unplanned financial crises and policy stuff. Is it time you took a look at your BOD and retooled it? Make it an asset instead of a necessary evil! MARK ZWEIG is Zweig Group’s founder and CEO. Contact him at mzweig@zweiggroup.com. MARK ZWEIG, from page 1

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