# CMI and Upstate Shredding form JV for aluminum shredding plant

Combined Metal Industries and Upstate Shredding have announced a joint venture to convert the Ben Weitsman of New Castle facility in Pennsylvania into a state-of-the-art aluminum shredding operation. The plant is expected to be fully operational within six months.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2025-02-10
- Where: New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States
- Status: under construction
- Products: aluminum shreds
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Combined Metal Industries](https://endata.com/companies/82836.md)
- [Upstate Shredding](https://endata.com/companies/82837.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [combinedmetal.com](https://combinedmetal.com/news/cmi-and-upstate-shredding-announce-joint-venture-31), 2025-02-10: "The transformation is currently underway, with the plant expected to be fully operational within the next 6 months."

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