Kloekner Metals has broken ground on its $90 million aluminum processing facility in Columbus.
The more than 220,000-square-foot center is located on the campus of Aluminum Dynamics, which was once the largest economic development project in state history at $2.5 billion, and is expected to create 40 new jobs. Kloeckner is one of the world’s largest distributors of steel and metal products.
“$90 million in new private sector investment. 40 high-paying jobs. The most sophisticated facility within an industry — in the heart of the Golden Triangle. Proud to help Kloeckner Metals Break New Ground in Columbus,” Gov. Tate Reeves wrote on X.
$90 million in new private sector investment.
40 high-paying jobs.
The most sophisticated facility within an industry — in the heart of the Golden Triangle.
Proud to help Kloeckner Metals Break New Ground in Columbus! pic.twitter.com/0RC0mIMubP
— Governor Tate Reeves (@tatereeves) October 15, 2025
Officials say Kloeckner’s operations, including cutting and slicing metals, will work hand-in-hand with the work Aluminum Dynamics is doing in the region. The Kloeckner facility is anticipated to be heavily automated. The investment in Mississippi’s Golden Triangle is part of the company’s strategy to expand its product and service range along the value chain for customers.
“Our clear focus on customers’ value chains and our portfolio of unique products and services will allow us to accelerate the growth in our automotive and industrial segments,” Kloeckner Metals CEO John Ganem said in a press release. “We look forward to realizing our full potential in the North American markets in the years to come.”
The Columbus facility is expected to be operating by the end of 2026, with its full range of production anticipated to be achieved in early 2027.
