MetalX LLC announced that it has selected a 190-acre site in Defiance, OH, for its previously announced aluminum recycling campus. Initial development plans include an aluminum rolling slab manufacturing plant, a scrap shredding and advanced sortation facility and a dedicated logistics hub.
Danny Rifkin, MetalX CEO, said, "This is an outstanding site and met all key criteria for the project, including proximity to sources of scrap supply, ample power, gas, water and other utilities, main line rail service, access to major highways, and most importantly a solid workforce environment. We are excited to expand into Ohio and are looking forward to a continued partnership with the economic development groups who helped us identify and select this site and have provided invaluable guidance through the entire process."
Erika Willitzer, Defiance County Economic Development Executive Director, added, "We are ecstatic MetalX chose Defiance County. We know this new investment is going to have a transformative impact on our local families and Northwest Ohio for generations to come."
A JobsOhio spokesperson said, "MetalX had many options when choosing where to build its newest facility and chose Ohio. The investment will come on a readily developable site with critical access to rail that will bring 180 new jobs to Defiance County."
Initial rolling slab production will be 100-120 KMT per year with built-in future capacity of 200 KMT. The scrap plant will process up to 300 million pounds per year. Of that, about 25% of the output will be consumed by the slab facility with the rest slated for other consumers. Both facilities are expected to be fully operational in the first half of 2027.
For more information contact:
MetalX
9910 Dupont Circle Drive E
Suite 200
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
855-2METALX
info@metalx.net
www.metalx.net