ELLWOOD TO INVEST IN ALUMINUM TOOLING PLATE PRODUCTION FACILITY
[New Wilmington, PA, 7-11-24] ELLWOOD has announced plans for significant investment in its New Wilmington, PA, ELLWOOD SPECIALTY METALS, USA, facility. The investment will allow ELLWOOD Specialty Metals, USA, to produce its own Aluminum Tooling Plate (ATP) to meet its customers’ needs better.
The new ATP facility, a testament to ELLWOOD's commitment to innovation, will boast a state-of-the-art, fully automated sawing, machining, quality control, lamination, storage and packaging line. This cutting-edge technology, designed for 'lights-out' production, will significantly reduce operator intervention. With stringent quality control, reliable production, and a vertically integrated raw material supply, the ATP production line will enable ELLWOOD Specialty Metals, USA to offer industry-leading lead times and flexible customer service. This, in turn, will empower our customers to reduce uncertainty and inventory levels, thereby enhancing their operational efficiency.
The ELLWOOD Aluminum cast house, strategically located in Hubbard, OH, will be the primary source of cast aluminum slab input stock for the new ATP facility. With its ability to supply 2000, 5000, 6000, and 7000-series aluminum cast slab and billet to the most demanding markets and customers, including aerospace and silicon microchip production, ELLWOOD Aluminum is a testament to our commitment to cleanliness, consistency, and chemistry control. Our capabilities include casting the world’s largest cross-section slab and lengths unmatched by North American producers, further solidifying our position as a leader in the industry.
ELLWOOD is preparing for an initial production capacity of over 10 million pounds, with planned potential to expand production capacity further, and is targeting start-up in 2025.
ATP, a successful product in ELLWOOD Specialty Metals, USA’s distribution portfolio, has been supply-constrained worldwide. However, with the introduction of this advanced production facility, we are poised to unlock the true potential of this critical product line. Judy Shaffer, President of ELLWOOD Specialty Metals, USA, anticipates significant fundamental growth in ATP, driven by diverse markets, including auto, medical, and semiconductor production. With this integrated ATP production line, we are confident that we can meet the escalating demand and further strengthen our market position.
Located in New Wilmington, PA, the ELLWOOD Specialty Metals, USA subsidiary of ELLWOOD is a fully integrated producer of tool steels and aluminum for plastic molds, die cast dies, forging dies, and other tooling applications. Its commitment to long-term relationships, attention to customer service, technical expertise, and complete portfolio of steel and aluminum products make ELLWOOD Specialty Metals, USA, the supplier of choice for the tool, mold, and die industries.
We invite you to visit Ellwood Aluminum-Ellwood Specialty Metals, USA, at Booth 6277 to learn more about the program and how your company can participate.
ELLWOOD—your partner from melt to distribution.
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