The project adds a bloom reheat furnace, a roller furnace and supporting equipment to the site. Metallus said the assets would expand production capacity while improving efficiency, product quality and manufacturing flexibility.
The investment is intended to increase the supply of specialty steel used in Army artillery and mortar shells. Metallus has supplied steel for those applications for more than 30 years.
“These investments strengthen our ability to support the Army’s efforts to increase munitions production, enhance our manufacturing capabilities and help build a more resilient domestic supply chain for materials that are critical to our nation’s security,” said Mike Williams, chief executive officer of Metallus. “As we celebrate this milestone, we’re also investing in the future of Metallus and American manufacturing.”
The commissioning brought together representatives from Metallus, the Army, government and regional economic-development organizations. Attendees included Colonel Alicia Johnson, the Army’s Project Manager for Combat Ammunition Systems, U.S. Representative Michael Rulli of Ohio and TeamNEO Chief Executive Matt Dolan.
Metallus has more than a century of experience producing high-performance steel for critical industries. The company said the new equipment would help rebuild domestic manufacturing capacity and support future defense production requirements.
The ceremony concluded with a ribbon cutting and tours of the newly commissioned equipment. The assets will support Metallus as it responds to the Army’s plans to raise munitions output and reinforce the domestic supply chain.
