Ford Motor Company and Novelis on Saturday issued a joint statement confirming that operations at Novelis’ Oswego aluminium plant have restarted after a fire incident on November 20. The facility was evacuated safely, and no injuries were reported among employees, contractors or first responders. The fire was contained quickly, allowing the plant to restore critical functions sooner than expected.
What resumed at the plant?
Novelis said its cold mill and heat-treatment lines were back online as of Saturday morning, enabling the company to resume shipments of finished aluminium to Ford. The restart is expected to minimise disruption across Ford’s supply chain, which relies heavily on Novelis for automotive-grade aluminium used in several vehicle programmes.
The company said it would continue to leverage alternate sourcing across its global network to avoid bottlenecks, including increased coordination with international plants and industry partners. The move aims to ensure consistent material flow while Oswego moves towards full stabilisation.
Ford said the incident does not alter its full-year 2025 outlook. The company reaffirmed its adjusted EBIT guidance of USD 6–6.5 billion and adjusted free cash flow of USD 2–3 billion, signalling confidence that the supply disruption will remain limited.
Novelis to bolster US aluminium capacity
In the longer term, Novelis reiterated its commitment to strengthening America’s aluminium supply chain. It said construction at its new Bay Minette, Alabama plant remains on track, with commissioning scheduled for the second half of 2026. The facility is expected to expand domestic capacity and reduce dependence on imports at a time when demand for lightweight automotive materials continues to rise.
Both companies said they would provide further updates as assessments progress. The joint note stressed that safety protocols worked as intended and that rapid containment was key to preserving operational continuity.
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