As one of the leading manufacturers of flat rolled sheet and fin stock , JW Aluminum produces infinitely recyclable flat-rolled aluminum that ’ s used to make products essential to our everyday lives , like building products and HVAC components that keep our homes comfortable and safe . The company has a long history of investment and innovation , as Chief Executive Officer , Stan Brant , begins : “ JW Aluminum started in 1980 as a vertically integrated business within Jim Walters Industries . That ’ s where we get our name . We ’ ve gone through a number of evolutions since then . The company really began to take shape and become what it is today in 2012 , when we undertook a major overhaul of our facilities , training , and equipment . We also welcomed some new talent , who brought a different approach to the marketplace . The company ’ s success accelerated from that point on . In 2018 , we made the single largest investment in the history of the company , over $ 250 million , into our main production facility . We ’ re still reaping the rewards of that investment today . Now , our focus is on contemplating the next round of growth and what our future investments might be .”