A manufacturer of flat-rolled aluminum products recently announced plans to expand its existing operations in Goose Creek, South Carolina, adding a new 220,000 square foot building and installing state-of-the-art equipment.
JW Aluminum launched the $255 million expansion of its Mount Holly plant in a project that it hopes will greatly enhance the company’s capabilities to serve its primary end markets, representing the most significant capital investment in domestic continuous cast technologies and capabilities since 2001. In addition to the Mount Holly location, JW Aluminum manufactures aluminum products for the automotive, aerospace and construction industries at three other mills around the country, including St. Louis, Missouri; Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and the latest addition to the JW Aluminum, a mill in Russellville, Arkansas.
“It’s an exciting new chapter in JW Aluminum’s story and a considerable progression in our strategic journey. As a domestic supplier, we’ve prevailed in an extremely challenging competitive environment. The outcome of this endeavor will empower us to produce superior product for our customers, provide increased value to our stakeholders and serve as a preferred supplier and employer for decades to come,” said Lee McCarter, CEO of JW Aluminum.
Hazelett Corporation also recently confirmed that the Hazelett® Twin-belt Continuous Casting Process will be utilized for the JW Aluminum expansion. The casting machine being supplied is capable of producing 2000 mm wide strip at approximately 50 metric tonnes per hour. Alloy capabilities include 1XXX, 3XXX, 5XXX, and 6XXX series.
“This new facility will be a model for the most cost-effective and energy-efficient sheet production in North America,” said David Hazelett, president. “And, it will significantly ease the projected shortage of aluminum coil in the United States.”
Hazelett Corporation designs, manufactures, installs, and services twin-belt continuous casting machines worldwide and is fully integrated with in-house engineering, manufacturing, R&D, and technical services.
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