# Hydro breaks ground on new extrusion press in Cressona, Pennsylvania

Hydro held a groundbreaking ceremony on October 27, 2026, for a new 5,900 tonne indirect extrusion press line at its Cressona, Pennsylvania plant. The US$53.5 million investment will modernize production capabilities.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-10-27
- Where: Cressona, Pennsylvania, United States
- Value: $53.5M
- Starts operating: Q1 2028
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 5,900 tonne indirect extrusion press
- Products: aluminum extrusions
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Hydro Inc.](https://endata.com/companies/1478.md)

## Sources

- [lightmetalage.com](https://www.lightmetalage.com/news/industry-news/extrusion/hydro-breaks-ground-on-new-indirect-extrusion-press-in-pennsylvania/), 2026-11-02: "We are extremely proud of this new equipment and the additional capabilities it brings to Hydro Cressona."
- [pennlive.com](https://www.pennlive.com/business/2026/11/norwegian-company-begins-535m-project-at-pa-plant.html), 2026-11-02: "This investment is about much more than a new piece of equipment. It is about Cressona, our employees, our customers and the future of manufacturing in North America."
- [asiansteelgroup.com](https://asiansteelgroup.com/hydro-begins-construction-on-53-5-million-extrusion-press-in-pennsylvania/), 2026-11-03: "Hydro initiated construction of a 5,900-ton indirect extrusion press line in Cressona, Pennsylvania, on October 27."

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