Novelis aluminum recycling and rolling plant in Bay Minette breaks ground

Aluminum solutions provider Novelis has commenced construction on its $2.5bn aluminum recycling and rolling plant in Bay Minette, Alabama.

With a focus on catering to the beverage container market, the aluminum recycling and rolling factory will have 600 kilotonnes of finished aluminum goods capacity per year initially, said the Hindalco Industries subsidiary.

Novelis announced plans to build the aluminum recycling and rolling plant in Alabama in May 2022.

Expected to be commissioned in mid-2025, the highly advanced Bay Minette aluminum factory will be designed to have flexibility for automotive production.

Novelis aluminum recycling and rolling plant in Bay Minette Jobs

The Novelis aluminum recycling and rolling plant in Bay Minette is expected to create up to 1,000 new jobs. It is expected to expand Novelis’ recycling capacity by 15 billion cans per year upon starting full operations.

Construction begins at Novelis aluminum recycling and rolling plant in Bay Minette, Alabama. Photo courtesy of Novelis Inc.

Steve Fisher — Novelis President and CEO, commenting on the Novelis aluminum recycling and rolling plant in Bay Minette, said: “Through this investment, we want to demonstrate the strength of our growing customer partnerships, the commitment we have to sustainably grow our business, and the innovative, forward-thinking approach we are taking to modern manufacturing.

“We are especially proud to celebrate our groundbreaking of this state-of-the-art facility on National Manufacturing Day, which highlights the exciting career opportunities available in our industry.”

Novelis is currently undertaking site work for the Bay Minette aluminum factory, which includes earthwork, excavation, and piling.

The company is expected to build two new roadways on the site and expand the utility infrastructure necessary to commence building construction.

Commenting on the Novelis aluminum recycling and rolling plant in Bay Minette, Tom Boney — Novelis North America Executive Vice President and President said: “Today marks an important milestone for our Novelis team as we ramp up construction and grow our team. We seek to become an integral part of this community, contributing to the local economy and advancing residents’ quality of life every step of the way.

“We are grateful for the support we have received from the state, Baldwin County, Bay Minette and other partners as we build our home here in Alabama.”