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    EAC Starts Up New Extrusion Press in Belding

    Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC), based in Belding, MI, has achieved two significant milestones over the past year. The company completed the installation and startup of its fifth extrusion press line, enabling it to produce larger sizes and expand to better serve its customer base. In addition, EAC was acquired by Metra S.p.A., a leading global […]

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    Metra Acquires U.S.-Based Extruded Aluminum Corporation

      Metra S.p.A., a leading global extruder headquartered in Italy, completed the acquisition of Belding Machinery and Equipment Leasing, LLC and its subsidiaries, including Extruded Aluminum Corporation (EAC). “The acquisition of EAC marks a significant milestone for Metra as it accelerates our geographic expansion within North America and continues our end-market diversification strategy, including entry […]

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    Hindalco and Metra Partner to Manufacture Extrusions for High-Speed Aluminum Rail Coaches

    Hindalco Industries Limited, in Mumbai, India, the world’s largest aluminum rolling and recycling company, signed a technology partnership with Italy-based Metra SpA, a producer of structured and value-added aluminum extrusions. The partnership aims to enable the production of large-size aluminum extrusion and fabrication technology for building high-speed aluminum rail coaches in India. This collaboration seeks […]

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    KPS Acquires Profile Custom Extrusions

    KPS Capital Partners acquired Profile Custom Extrusions, LLC from Highlander Partners, L.P. In addition, KPS recently completed its acquisition of Metra Holding S.p.A. and Metra S.p.A. in Italy. Profile and Metra will be combined to form a leading, global aluminum extrusion platform with a strong presence across both Europe and North America. “We are very appreciative of […]

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    KPS Capital Partners To Acquire Italian Extruder Metra

    KPS Capital Partners, LP signed a definitive agreement to acquire Metra Holding S.p.A. and Metra S.p.A., a global manufacturer of extruded aluminum. The Bertoli, Giacomelli, Marinelli, and Zanetti families, the selling shareholders of Metra, will retain 25% ownership of the company. KPS is significantly expanding its assets in the aluminum sector. This year, the company has […]