Foundation Alloy and Re:Build Manufacturing Launch Engineering Partnership to Fast-Track Scale-Up and Automation

BOSTON, Aug. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Foundation Alloy, the advanced-materials company reinventing metals production for US industry, is excited to announce a strategic collaboration with Re:Build Manufacturing. The partnership centers on engineering and process development support as Foundation Alloy ramps up production of high-performance metals using its proprietary MetalsFIRST™ manufacturing platform.

As part of the engagement, Re:Build will work closely with Foundation Alloy's technical team to support the commissioning, automating and operation of new production equipment. Through hands-on collaboration and embedded engineering support, the two teams will work together to identify opportunities for process optimization, increased efficiency, and scalable system design.

"Our team has demonstrated an entirely new frontier in metals technology, and real change is now in reach," said Jake Guglin, CEO and Co-Founder of Foundation Alloy. "We need to scale with the same intensity, and Re:Build Manufacturing's team is the best in the world at bringing real, efficient production operations to life. They will be invaluable partners in getting to the volumes needed to meet our customers' needs."

The initial phase of the partnership will focus on supporting Foundation Alloy's proprietary mechanical alloying process, with the goal of developing a robust understanding of performance at the current scale and informing future improvements. Over time, the collaboration may expand to include production design refinement, automation strategies, and potential contract manufacturing support as Foundation Alloy scales operations to meet growing customer demand.

"High-tech manufacturing is the backbone of tomorrow's economy, and it's critical that we develop robust domestic capabilities to support the next generation of hard-tech innovations," said Miles Arnone, CEO of Re:Build Manufacturing. "This collaboration with Foundation Alloy underscores the importance of building U.S. capacity for groundbreaking solutions in advanced materials production. These advanced materials will play a key role in the future of many US industries."

This collaboration reflects both companies' shared commitment to strengthening domestic manufacturing, reducing reliance on foreign supply chains, and accelerating the deployment of breakthrough industrial technologies.

About Foundation Alloy: Foundation Alloy is the 21st century metals company. Its MetalsFIRST™ technology enables faster and more capital-efficient production of groundbreaking new alloys for the industrial world. Backed by Material Impact, Engine Ventures, America's Frontier Fund, Yamaha Motor Ventures, El Cap, and others, the company is reinventing the metals industry and reestablishing American manufacturing leadership. Learn more at www.foundationalloy.com.
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About Re:Build Manufacturing: Re:Build Manufacturing is dedicated to building a better future for its employees, customers, partners, communities, and shareholders through a new model of industrialization. The company is focused on revitalizing America's manufacturing base and creating meaningful, sustainable jobs in areas that have been deindustrialized. Re:Build Manufacturing employs more than 1,100 people across multiple facilities across the country. For more information, visit: www.rebuildmanufacturing.com/
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