# Wieland reaches topping-off milestone in $500M East Alton modernization

Wieland reached a major milestone in the $500 million modernization and expansion of its copper facility in East Alton, Illinois, with the topping off of the new EA2030 hot rolling facility.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-01-28
- Where: East Alton, Illinois, United States
- Value: $500.0M
- Status: under construction
- Products: copper and copper alloy solutions
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Wieland](https://endata.com/companies/3519.md)
- [Graycor Construction Company](https://endata.com/companies/77852.md) (partner)
- [Helmkamp Construction Co.](https://endata.com/companies/77853.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [graycor.com](https://graycor.com/graycor-and-helmkamp-reach-milestone-in-wieland-modernization-expansion-project/), 2026-01-28: "Each completion draws us closer to seeing the full scope of our comprehensive modernization and expansion project in East Alton."

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