Hydro Breaks Ground on $53.5 Million Extrusion Press in Cressona, Pennsylvania

Hydro marked the start of construction on October 27, 2026, of a new 5,900-tonne indirect extrusion press line at its aluminum extrusion plant in Cressona, Pennsylvania.

A $53.5 million investment

The $53.5 million investment will modernize production and strengthen Hydro’s North American manufacturing footprint. Operations are expected to begin in the first quarter of 2028.

Replacing 1950s equipment

The new press will replace equipment from the 1950s, bringing Industry 4.0 technology, advanced automation, higher energy efficiency and improved safety. Hydro has nearly 6,000 employees and 19 production sites across 14 U.S. states and plans to invest more than $800 million over the next five years.

Mike Hammer, Vice President and General Manager of Hydro Extrusion North America’s Industrial and Distribution Region said:

“This project will improve efficiency, enhance product quality and expand our indirect extrusion capacity to serve the growing needs of our key customers.”

Jeff Lehman, Business Unit President, Extrusion North America said:

“Cressona continues to serve as the keystone of our North American operations, and we’ve invested more than USD 150 million in the site over the past three years.”