Mayfield Heights, Ohio. – Beck Aluminum, a 60 year old Cleveland based aluminum manufacturer, recycler, and distributor announced today it has acquired the assets in Racine, Wisconsin of the former Met-Al, Inc. Scott Beck said, “We are very pleased with the addition of the quality foundry alloy products from Racine. It strengthens our Midwest presence to better serve the market. By combining Beck’s strengths with Racine’s production capabilities and location, we will more effectively meet our customer’s needs and this moves us another step forward in our recycling growth strategy.”
 
The Beck companies currently operate manufacturing facilities in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, import  primary aluminum and alloy through its trading arm, and is the largest distributor of foundry ingot in the US.

Met-Al, a secondary alloy producer since 1976, was pleased to announce the asset acquisition by Beck. Former Met-Al president Bob Lee said “this is a great opportunity for our skilled employees to continue producing alloy for our loyal customers as well as expand with new Beck customers.” All management and staff will remain in place.