Metal Exchange Corporation promotes Mark Butterfield to President of Manufacturing

The family-owned private company dealing with non-ferrous metals with global headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, Metal Exchange Corporation, has announced that Mark Butterfield has been promoted to President of Manufacturing. In his new role, Mark Butterfield will be responsible for the overall strategic, financial, commercial, organizational, and operational aspects of all manufacturing across the Pennex and Electro Cycle, Inc. brands.

Matt Rohm, the President and CEO, stated, “We recently unified the management of cast and extruded products under one manufacturing division. Our goal is to leverage resources and relationships across the enterprise better. The result is improved insights, efficiency, and end-to-end Advanced Aluminum Solutions for our customers. When it came time to select a new division leader, Butterfield was the obvious choice. Since joining the organization last year, Mark has led multiple initiatives to improve our operations while driving growth. We are confident in his abilities to take on this expanded role.”

Butterfield had over thirty years of progressively more responsible expertise in the aluminium extrusion sector, including experience working in automobile production, prior to joining Metal Exchange in 2022 as President of Pennex Extruded Products. He has extensive expertise in manufacturing, including executive positions as Vice President of Engineering - Manufacturing and Managing Director.

He also serves as Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, Vice Chairman of Extrusion Technology, and Chairman of the Aluminum Extruders Council's (AEC) Automotive Committee, making him a leader in the sector.

Mark Butterfield stated, “I’m honoured to take on this position within Metal Exchange. Our business is well positioned for growth and success as we further develop our Advanced Aluminum Solutions capability and value-added service to our customers. I look forward to leading the Manufacturing division into an inspiring future.”

Mike Lefton, the Executive Chairman, said, “Mark has been a tremendous addition to our team, and in his new role, we expect his in-depth knowledge, experience, and business acumen will continue to accelerate the success of our business.”