听MetalX LLC announced that aluminum industry veteran Stan Gish has joined the MetalX executive team as President and COO of MMX Aluminum, the company鈥檚 new aluminum slab business to be built in Defiance, Ohio.听With a distinguished career in the aluminum industry, Stan brings decades of experience and leadership that will be invaluable as MetalX continues to expand its operations and capabilities. Gish is highly respected in the aluminum business, having built an impressive track record of success over the years.听
His career began at Logan Aluminum, where he developed a strong foundation in the industry. He has spent time with both Alcan Aluminum and later Tri-Arrows Aluminum, where he served as Vice President of Operations.听Following his tenure at Tri-Arrows, Stan formed a consulting practice that focused on industry project development and due diligence work which ultimately led to an opportunity to partner with MetalX on the concept for an independent slab casting operation to produce high-recycled content slab consistent with future sustainability objectives.听
As President and COO of MMX Aluminum, Gish will initially oversee all aspects of the design, engineering, construction and operation of the slab business. As a member of the MetalX corporate leadership team, he also will be involved in the development and implementation of company initiatives across all business segments.听“Stan鈥檚 addition to our leadership team marks a significant milestone for MetalX as we continue to focus on growth in the aluminum sector,” said Danny Rifkin, MetalX CEO. “Stan’s experience, leadership, and vision align perfectly with our mission, and we are excited to see the positive impact he will have on our operations and future endeavors.”听
鈥淚 am excited to join the MetalX team and to continue to build on the foundation and culture that Danny, Neal and the MetalX team have developed,鈥� Gish said.听