Bonnell Aluminum, Newnan, Ga., announces it will invest approximately $18 million over the next year to fund an expansion project that will include the purchase of a new state-of-the-art aluminum extrusion line at its Aacoa facility in Niles, Mich. The new line will include a state-of-the-art 3600-ton extrusion press, housing a nine-inch container, handling systems, and ancillary equipment. Capacity is estimated at approximately 16 million pounds. The project also includes additional floor space to accommodate future value-added fabrication capacity. Planned startup is the second quarter 2017.
Aacoa reportedly has a solid market reputation as a manufacturer, fabricator, and anodizer of aluminum extrusions with operations in Niles, Mich., and Elkhart, Ind. It is said to be highly regarded as a leader in the markets it serves, primarily consumer durables and machinery and equipment. The Niles facility also serves the automotive market due to its regional location.
“With continued growing demand from our customers, it is exciting to invest in this additional capacity, knowing that we will satisfy these opportunities with the high quality products and services that Aacoa is known for in the industry,” commented Brook Hamilton, President and General Manager for Bonnell Aluminum.
Bonnell Aluminum is a subsidiary of Tredegar Corp., Richmond, Virginia. The company produces soft and medium-strength alloy aluminum extrusions for building and construction, automotive, machinery and equipment, consumer durables, transportation, electrical and distribution markets. On October 1, 2012, Bonnell Aluminum acquired Aacoa, a world-
