Aleris Acquires ALSCO Holdings

Acquisition said to help ALSCO serve customers in the aluminum building products industry.

Aleris International Inc., based in Beachwood, Ohio, has announced the completion of the purchase of ALSCO Holdings Inc., the parent company of ALSCO Metals Corp.

"We are pleased to have closed the transaction and to begin the integration process," John Wasz, executive vice president and president, Aleris Rolled Products, says.

 

"The combination with Aleris will enhance our ability to serve our customers in the aluminum building products industry," Larry Hipps, president of ALSCO Metals Corp., says.

 

Aleris International Inc. is a manufacturer of common alloy aluminum sheet and is a global leader in aluminum recycling and the production of specification alloys. The company is also a leading manufacturer of value-added zinc products that include zinc oxide, zinc dust and zinc metal.

 

Aleris operates 33 production facilities in the United States, Brazil, Germany, Mexico and Wales and employs approximately 4,000.