Amg Advanced Metallurgical Group N.V. is beginning the next phase in the coordination of AMG Aluminum's six production sites in Europe, Asia, South America and North America and the integration of its global customer service activities. This ongoing coordination is essential to improve operational efficiencies and to provide seamless customer service to the global aluminum industry. AMG has appointed Mr. Julien Crisnaire as President of AMG Aluminum to lead this initiative. Mr. Crisnaire will succeed Mr. Rick Malliris, who is retiring on June 30, 2012. Mr. Julien Crisnaire has served in the Corporate Development department of AMG and as Operations Director of AMG Conversion Ltd.