Heavy week for a light metal

Melt mix in flux: Closures, cuts and capital moves

Matalco announced the closure of its Canton, Ohio facility by June. Matalco’s Canton, Ohio facility marks the third major aluminum plant closure announced in the last week. What it could mean: The plant produced the 6XXX series billet for the domestic market, which was a product that triggered concerns ahead of Section 232 tariffs, as Canada accounted for a significant share of imports.

Nicholas Bell

Nicholas brings over half a decade of experience covering metals markets, pricing trends, and supply chain dynamics. Prior to joining AMU, he reported on aluminum, high-temperature scrap, and ferro-alloy markets at Argus Media, with additional coverage of minor metals and rare earths. His work has built deep expertise in North American metals pricing and trade flows. A native of Houston, Nicholas holds a bachelor’s degree in Media Production and an MBA with a concentration in Finance, both from the University of Houston.