Wieland, a global leader in copper and copper alloy solutions, partnered with Graycor on a $500 million, multi-phase modernization and expansion initiative—a transformative investment aimed at upgrading a manufacturing facility that has served as a cornerstone of operations for over a century.

The overarching, design-build, multi-phase project will replace an existing hot rolling facility that is more than 100 years old. The new facility will feature hot mill lines, milling lines, a cold rolling mill, high-bay storage with automated material handling, and overhead cranes.

The CU6 project will increase the casting capacity and quality of copper production at the facility. The phased project includes deep foundations to support new casting equipment, an overhead crane for equipment setting, a furnace, re-cooling system, distribution switchgear, superstructure, controls and commissioning. The building structure will have metal siding and roofing over heavy structural steel. Construction will occur adjacent to live plant operations and within a very tight site.