# Wieland begins $500M modernization and expansion of East Alton copper facility

Wieland has started construction on the Casting Unit 6 project, the first phase of a $500M modernization and expansion of its copper facility in East Alton, Illinois, to increase casting capacity and quality.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-06-04
- 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)
- [Wieland Rolled Products North America](https://endata.com/companies/75575.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/wieland-graycor-helmkamp-500m-modernization-expansion-east-alton-illinois/), 2024-06-04: "Wieland is embarking on a $500M modernization and expansion of its facility in East Alton, Illinois."
- [industrialinfo.com](https://www.industrialinfo.com/news/article/us-metals-sector-eyes-2-billion-in-third-quarter-kickoffs--332039), 2024-06-21: "Wieland said the modernization will 'amplify its operational efficiency and deliver even higher standards of quality and reliability for its entire portfolio of copper and copper-alloy rolled product solutions.'"
- [ibjonline.com](https://www.ibjonline.com/2024/07/05/wieland-graycor-helmkamp-launch-first-stage-of-500m-modernization-expansion-project/), 2024-07-05: "We're excited to commence the comprehensive modernization and expansion project in East Alton which represents Wieland's commitment to our long-term perspective and growth initiatives in North America."

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