Success Story
Metal Extruder Minimizes Price Risk Exposure by Implementing an Inventory Hedge Strategy
With long lead times on raw materials and short lead times to fulfill customer orders, a metal extrusion company was consistently at risk of buying high and selling low on aluminum inventories.
Success Story
Newly-Formed Company Faces Build vs. Buy Decision for Hedge Program
After its former parent company was required to divest its operations to satisfy U.S. Department of Justice requirements, an Aluminum Rolling Mill was acquired by an operationally oriented private equity firm that makes control investments in industrial businesses.