Aleris acquires Nichols Aluminum

Aleris, a provider of aluminum rolled products and extrusions in Cleveland, has completed the acquisition of Nichols Aluminum LLC, a producer of aluminum sheet for the transportation, building and construction, machinery and equipment, consumer durables, and electrical industries in North America.

The acquisition includes two production facilities in Davenport, Iowa; a facility in Decatur, Ala.; and a facility in Lincolnshire, Ill.