# Ellwood upgrades open-die forging press to 7,300 tons

Ellwood announced a project to upgrade its 5,000-ton open-die forging press at Ellwood City Forge - New Castle to 7,300 tons. The upgraded press is expected to begin forging in the third quarter of 2027.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-11-05
- Where: New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States
- Starts operating: Q3 2027
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 7,300 tons (press force)
- Products: forged components, high-performance alloys
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Ellwood Group](https://endata.com/companies/17724.md)
- [Danieli Breda](https://endata.com/companies/17293.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [ellwoodgroup.com](https://www.ellwoodgroup.com/newsroom/ellwood-announces-upgrade-of-5000-ton-open-die-forging-press), 2026-11-05: "The upgraded press will support the production of large, demanding forged components for mission-critical applications and help Ellwood meet the evolving needs of its customers."
- [ellwoodgroup.com](https://www.ellwoodgroup.com/newsroom), 2026-11-05: "Ellwood today announced a project to upgrade its open-die forging press at Ellwood City Forge - New Castle as part of its continued investment in manufacturing capabilities."

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