Rio Tinto Alcan announced plans to invest $7.6 million in its Beauharnois, Quebec facility to maintain casting production that serves its primary foundry market customers. Construction work and other preparations are underway, and additional capacity could be online as early as this spring.
"This investment will maintain our previous production levels at Beauharnois without interruption, and serve our foundry small form customers over the long term," says Gordon Hamilton, VP, Metal Management Sales & Marketing, Rio Tinto Alcan. "We remain well positioned to continue our leadership in the North American market and develop innovative casting products to serve our clients."