AKFA Aluminum Solutions to build first US manufacturing facility in Kentucky

AKFA Aluminum Solutions US LLC will establish a manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Ky., marking the first time an Uzbekistani manufacturer has launched manufacturing operations in the US.

The project places AKFA’s initial North American footprint in South Central Kentucky and adds a new international participant to the US aluminum manufacturing base.

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.