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5 for Five Podcast 21 - SACA | Matt Rohm
5 for Five Series
August 10, 2026
Closing America's Aluminum Gap: A Conversation with SACA Founding Member Matt Rohm
In this episode of 5 for Five, Tim Ridderbos sits down with Matt Rohm, CEO of MX Holdings and a founding member of the Secondary Aluminum Coalition for America(SACA), to discuss how expanding America's secondary aluminum supply chain can strengthen domestic manufacturing, improve affordability, and reduce reliance on imported aluminum.
Matt shares the personal story that inspired the creation of SACA and explains why increasing domestic recycling capacity is essential to meeting growing demand while ensuring aluminum remains an affordable, sustainable material for manufacturers and consumers alike.
Matt shares insights on:
The Story Behind SACA - Learn how a conversation with an employee struggling to afford school supplies inspired a coalition dedicated to strengthening America's aluminum industry.
Why Secondary Aluminum Matters - Discover why SACA was formed to champion the secondary aluminum industry and how its mission complements the work of existing industry organizations.
Closing America's Aluminum Gap - Matt explains the growing gap between domestic aluminum supply and demand, and why expanding recycling infrastructure is one of the fastest ways to strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
The Critical Role of Upstream Recycling - Learn why collecting, sorting, and processing scrap aluminum is just as important as casting and remelting when building a resilient domestic supply chain.
A Vision for the Future - Hear how SACA is working to reduce dependence on imports, stabilize aluminum prices, and ensure aluminum remains the material of choice for generations to come.
Key Timestamps
00:14 – Meet Matt Rohm, CEO of MX Holdings and SACA founding member
00:39 – The personal story that inspired SACA
02:22 – Why SACA was created and what makes it different
04:31 – Closing America's aluminum supply gap
06:34 – Why upstream recycling is critical to success
08:04 – A vision for the future of America's aluminum industry
If you're interested in aluminum recycling, domestic manufacturing, supply chain resilience, or the future of the circular economy, this episode is for you.
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