Hydro Breaks Ground at MEC's SMART Park

Published on Monday, April 25, 2022 in Community

Norsk Hydro broke ground Wednesday on a $150 million aluminum recycling plant in Cassopolis. The Norway-based company is building the plant at our new SMART Park development, and will bring 70 new jobs and economic opportunities to Cass County.

We’re honored to be part of this exciting addition to our community. Click here to get the full story from Hydro’s website.

Since Wednesday, local news outlets have been covering the groundbreaking, interviewing both Hydro and MEC personnel. Check out their stories below.

WNDU – New aluminum recycling plant breaks ground in Cassopolis

WSBT – Construction of aluminum recycling plant breaks ground in Cassopolis

WWMT – Hydro Aluminum Metal brings 70 jobs with new plant in Cassopolis

This is just the beginning for SMART Park, an ideal choice for businesses looking for a strategic place to call home. Those who choose SMART Park have access to our robust electric infrastructure, as well as our first-in-class fiber internet and communications solutions. The Canadian National Railway connects directly to Chicago, Detroit, and the regions in between, while truck access and facilitated rail connections provide a path to the rest of the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Perhaps best of all, SMART Park is privately owned. This means fewer government rules and regulations, plus the benefit of working with a customer-owned cooperative: deep roots in our community and a great working relationship with local officials.

Click here to learn more about SMART Park.