UPDATE: Novelis restarts casting operations at Greensboro plant after March 1 explosion

Novelis has restarted casting operations at its Greensboro, Ga., recycling and casting facility after a March 1 explosion temporarily halted production, the company said.

The explosion occurred in the late afternoon of March 1 and damaged a baghouse and cold-end equipment at the plant, according to a statement provided by the company.

No injuries were reported.

The facility remained shut down from Sunday evening through Wednesday, March 4, while employees assessed the situation and cleaned impacted area.

Casting operations resumed March 4, Novelis said.

The company said it is continuing to investigate the cause of the incident and does not expect a significant impact on customers.

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.