Novelis temporarily shuts down Greensboro facility after equipment explosion

Novelis has temporarily shut down its Greensboro, Ga., recycling and casting facility following an explosion and fire on March 1, the company confirmed.

“In the late afternoon on Sunday, March 1, an explosion occurred in a piece of equipment at Novelis’ recycling plant in Greensboro, Georgia, leading to a fire in the equipment,” the company said in an official statement provided to AMU. “We are thankful there were no injuries to employees or first responders.”

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.