JW Aluminum to close its rolling foil products plant in Pennsylvania

Flat rolled aluminium products manufacturer JW Aluminum will close its rolling foil products facility in Williamsport, Pennsylvania by January 29, 2021. The company is pursuing strategic purchasers regarding a potential sale of the plant. 

Stan Brant, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of JW Aluminum said, “The aerospace industry was immediately and severely impacted by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. This abrupt contraction is negatively affecting participants throughout the supply chain. Historically, aerospace-related products have accounted for more than 50% of the total production at the Williamsport facility.” 

“Our focus now is to provide a safe and successful transition for our teammates in Williamsport as we continue operations at our facilities in South Carolina and Arkansas to supply American-made flat rolled aluminum for our core markets, the building products, commercial and recreational transportation and HVAC/R sectors.”

The plant closure will affect 65 employees in Williamsport. JW Aluminum will support all its teammates through this difficult time and provide the best possible result under these unfortunate and unanticipated circumstances the best possible result under these unfortunate and unanticipated circumstances.