MetalX and Commonwealth Rolled Products Strategic Partnership

MetalX, an independent metals recycling business, and Commonwealth Rolled Products, a leader in aluminum rolled products serving the automotive and industrial markets, formed a strategic partnership in December 2025 — marking a significant step forward in advancing integrated and sustainable aluminum solutions. This agreement further aligns two leaders across the aluminum value chain.

Based in Lewisport, Kentucky, Commonwealth Rolled Products is a premier producer of aluminum flat-rolled products and has been a portfolio company of a fund managed by American Industrial Partners (AIP) since December 2020. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Auburn, Indiana, MetalX is one of North America’s leading non-ferrous scrap recyclers. Together this partnership marks a turning point for both companies, combining Commonwealth’s expertise in producing high-quality aluminum flat rolled products and MetalX’s reputation as a leading non-ferrous scrap recycler.

“This partnership represents the next step in our ongoing effort to reinforce and expand our integrated aluminum solutions,” said Neal Rifkin, President of MetalX. “By combining our expertise in scrap recycling with Commonwealth’s industry-leading manufacturing capabilities, we are building a stronger, more resilient supply chain that will benefit customers across the aluminum industry.”

MetalX will maintain its headquarters in Auburn, Indiana and both companies will maintain their own independence and management. The partnership broadens MetalX and Commonwealth Rolled Products’ raw materials strategy with several benefits, including significant operational synergies from enhancing pre-processing and sorting capabilities and optimizing freight movements.

“We’re pleased to announce this transaction with MetalX, a company that shares our vision for innovation and growth,” said Mike Keown, President and CEO of Commonwealth Rolled Products. “This partnership gives us immediate access to additional scrap streams, expands our closed-loop service offerings, and elevates our scrap shredding and sorting expertise. Together, we are set up for great success going forward — scaling our impact and driving industry evolution.”

This partnership represents a transformative step in building a fully circular, North American aluminum supply chain - integrating sourcing, processing, and manufacturing to deliver innovation, efficiency, and sustainability at scale.

For any inquiries regarding Commonwealth Rolled Products and MetalX product and service offerings, please contact us:

Commonwealth Rolled Products

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866-266-2586

MetalX

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855.2METALX (855.263.8259)