Hydro breaks ground on $53.5M Cressona extrusion press

Hydro broke ground Oct. 27 on a new Cressona extrusion press, starting a $53.5 million project at its Pennsylvania plant. The company expects the 5,900-tonne indirect line to begin operating in the first quarter of 2028. It will replace extrusion equipment dating to the 1950s.

The project extends a series of equipment investments at Cressona. The company lists nine presses at Cressona, including two 2,900-ton units, with rated force ranging up to 6,000 tons.

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.