Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by
reference in the Registration Statement (Form S-8 No. 333-145651) pertaining to the Savings and
Security Plan of the Lockport and Waterbury Facilities of our report
dated June 25, 2009, with
respect to the financial statements and schedule of the Savings and Security Plan of the Lockport
and Waterbury Facilities included in this Annual Report (Form 11-K) for the year ended December 31,
2008.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
June 25, 2009