On Tuesday, July 16, Schupan announced the date of the ribbon cutting ceremony for its new Jim Paternoster (JP) Processing Center. The event will take place on Aug. 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Schupan’s new facility in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

According to Schupan, the completion of the company’s JP Processing Center represents a significant step toward creating a more circular economy by producing sustainable aluminum products through post-consumer metal recycling. This reduces the carbon footprint of aluminum production and enables our clients to produce low-carbon aluminum for various industries.

The JP Processing Center is one of two new Schupan facilities to begin operations in 2024. The second, located in Russellville, Kentucky, cleans used beverage containers collected through curbside recycling to ensure the material meets the high-quality standards of our recycling partners.

Schupan provides recyclable materials as valuable resources for global markets. With operations across multiple states and a growing global footprint, the company aims to make a positive impact on the communities it serves and uphold recycling transparency for low-carbon aluminum sourcing.

Hannah Carvalho

Hannah Carvalho

Hannah Carvalho is the Editorial Director at ReMA. She's interested in a wide range of topics in the recycled materials industry and is always eager to learn more. She graduated from Bryn Mawr College, where she majored in History and a minored in Creative Writing. She lives in Washington, DC with her husband.