(EAST ALTON, IL – March 3, 2025)

• $500 Million capital investment
• Commitment to technological advancement, long-term sustainability, and its valued customers
• Includes installation of an additional state-of-the-art hot rolling mill

Wieland, a cornerstone of the East Alton community for over a century and a leading global supplier of high-quality copper and copper alloy solutions, is excited to break ground on a significant modernization project. This initiative expands the facility’s capabilities, enhances operational efficiency, and delivers even higher quality and reliability standards. The $500 million project underscores Wieland’s dedication to technological advancement and its valued North American customer base while preserving its legacy as an essential employer in the area.

The plans include adding a state-of-the-art hot rolling mill that will enable Wieland to increase and improve the production of essential copper and copper alloy components. These components are crucial for domestic manufacturers covering a broad variety of industries such as automotive, defense, and energy infrastructure. These enhancements will expand Wieland’s future capacity and strengthen its position as a reliable, sustainable, and high-quality domestic supplier to key U.S. manufacturing industries and customers.

“Wieland has become an integral part of the East Alton community, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to celebrate their further investments in Illinois,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “This more efficient and modern facility will be a beacon of the power of private-public partnership, innovation, and understanding of the needs of the changing 21st century economy.”

Greg Keown, President of Wieland’s Business Unit Rolling & Recycling, expressed his gratitude to Governor Pritzker, Deputy Governor Andy Manar, Senator Dick Durbin, Senator Tammy Duckworth, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski, the team at the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Mayor Darren Carlton, and Madison County. Their tireless efforts helped bring this project to fruition. Likewise, local and state leaders and business development officials have praised the move as a testament to Wieland’s long-standing role in promoting economic growth and its commitment to sustainable manufacturing.

Modernization efforts have begun and are expected to be completed by mid-2028.

About Wieland
Wieland is one of the world’s leading suppliers of semi-finished copper and copper alloy products. With a global network of more than 80 production sites, service, and trading companies, the company offers a broad product, technology, and service portfolio. From prototype to series production, Wieland develops solutions for automotive, aerospace, electronics, refrigeration, air conditioning, and many other industries. Wieland uses high-performance copper materials to drive the success of its B2B customers in future-oriented fields such as electromobility, connectivity, and urbanization. High technical competence, customer-oriented thinking, and sustainability determine their actions and have been the basis of the company’s success since 1820.

About Graycor
Founded in 1921, Graycor is a leading provider of construction, maintenance and facilities services throughout the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Graycor offers clients in a variety of industrial and commercial markets the strength and experience needed to tackle the most sophisticated projects and the flexibility to meet their toughest challenges. The Graycor group of companies employs more than 1,000 construction specialists at its headquarters in Oakbrook Terrace, IL, regional offices and project sites throughout North America.

For further information, please contact:
Wieland Group
Dr. Wolfgang Albeck | Director Corporate Communications
Graf-Arco-Straße 36 | 89079 Ulm | Germany
P +49 152 59719639 | press@wieland.com

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