02:20 PM EDT, 06/10/2026 (MT Newswires) -- (Updates with Ford's statement in the last paragraph.)

Ford Motor's ( F ) top aluminum supplier, Novelis, said Wednesday it has restarted its aluminum-rolling plant in New York.

"Restarting the Oswego hot mill is an important step forward for our operations and, most importantly, for our customers," Novelis CEO Steve Fisher said in a statement. "We are deeply grateful for the flexibility and partnership our customers have shown, as well as the extraordinary efforts of our employees, suppliers and industry peers who came together to support continuity of supply."

The Wall Street Journal earlier reported the restart.

The plant, which also serves General Motors ( GM ) , Stellantis ( STLA ) and some foreign automakers with US production, resumed operations after fires that caused a supply shock for the auto industry, the WSJ reported.

"We appreciate the close collaboration with Novelis to restart their hot mill," Ford said in an emailed statement to MT Newswires. "While this is positive progress, the disruption is a clear reminder of the distress facing many automotive suppliers today. Ford is committed to finding new and enhanced ways to work with our partners to prioritize long-term supply chain resilience -- not just for our company, but for the entire industry."

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