Gillespie & Powers to supply melting equipment for Matalco's aluminium recycling plant in Wisconsin Rapids

Gillespie & Powers Inc. has announced that they have signed an agreement with Matalco to supply one 115,000 lb. Tilting Melting Furnace, one (1) 115,000 lb. Tilting Holding Furnace, three (3) 120,000 lb. Batch Homogenizing Ovens and two (2) 120,000 lb. Batch Coolers with Charging Car and related equipment. The equipment will be supplied to support their business expansion in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. This equipment is likely to be operational by June 1, 2020. 

Matalco Inc. is an independent company engaged in the remelt and manufacturing of aluminum billets for the aluminum extrusion industry. Matalco’s US$80 million aluminium recycling plant in Wisconsin Rapids got preliminary approval from the city's Finance and Property Committee for the project. They expect to have a ground breaking in June provided all paper works are done on time and permits received as expected.

Gillespie & Powers said in a statement that they are honoured to be working with Matalco and contributing towards their continued development of the recycling business.

Gillespie & Powers is a 5th Generation family owned business supporting the metals processing industry.  The company has over 75 years of experience in the design, supply, and installation of high temperature furnace equipment for the non-ferrous aluminium melting and hazardous waste industries.

The company works closely with their clients to design equipment considering long-term goals without compromising flexibility in their process. The company aims to design and provide customized solutions in order to meet the changing requirement of their customers.