We’re more than a leading aluminum manufacturer—we’re a team committed to making a lasting impact.
Rooted in strong family values, we approach every challenge with a collaborative spirit, working closely with our partners to deliver innovative solutions that drive success across industries. We believe in the power of partnership and the strength of teamwork, which allows us to tackle complex problems with creativity and precision. Our dedication to quality, integrity, and community shapes everything we do, as we strive to create a positive impact on the world around us.
Founded in Pennsylvania in 1979, Pennex has grown from a regional extruder to a national manufacturing, vertically integrated aluminum manufacturing business.
Read our storyFor some organizations, safety is just a slogan, but for Pennex, it’s the only way we do business.
That’s why we make sure to always do what we say we will.
We care deeply about our work, our people and our customers and will go the extra mile to ensure their success.
Whether strategically growing our business or fostering the professional growth of our people, we’re focused on the future.
Our team is the driving force behind our leadership in aluminum manufacturing. Our collaborative culture and dedication to quality ensure that we don’t just meet industry standards—we set them. Together, we’re shaping the future of manufacturing.
Executive Chairman of MX Holdings
As the second generation to lead MX Holdings, Mike Lefton has been with the company for the entirety of his career. In 1984 he started his career as a scrap buyer at Pennex Aluminum. Over the years, he has held a variety of key leadership roles, including Trader for Metal Exchange, leading the RSI/Dross business unit, and overseeing the Transportation/Logistics department. In 1998, Mike led the development of the company’s proprietary trading software, which is still in use today. After serving as CEO from 2010 to 2017, Mike transitioned to Executive Chairman, where he works alongside the CEO to set the company’s strategic direction and preside over the board of directors.
Mike holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Missouri-Columbia and an MBA from Washington University. He is actively involved in the community, currently serving as Board President for Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis and on the boards of Barnes Jewish Hospital, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Missouri, and the St. Louis Men's Group Against Cancer.
One of Mike’s favorite volunteer experiences is Variety’s Bikes for Kids program, where the Metal Exchange team builds bicycles for children with disabilities. He takes great pride in MX Holdings’ commitment to being people-focused and purpose-driven, ensuring that the company makes a positive impact on both its employees and the community.
Outside of work, Mike enjoys ice hockey, skiing, golf, traveling, and spending time with his family. His go-to karaoke song is “New York, New York,” and his favorite use of aluminum is sitting on an ice-cold bleacher seat while watching a hockey game.
CEO of MX Holdings
Since joining MX Holdings in 2016, Matt Rohm has served in several key leadership roles, including Chief Financial Officer (2016-2021) and Chief Operating Officer (2022), before being named Chief Executive Officer in 2023. In his current role, Matt is responsible for serving the needs of over 700 employees across Metal Exchange, Pennex, and MX Holdings, ensuring the company’s continued success and growth.
Matt holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Bradley University and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis. Prior to joining MX Holdings, Matt served in leadership positions at companies that include Energizer Holdings, Sun Edison, and Anheuser-Busch, where he served for 11 years, including 9 years supporting Metal Container Corporation and leading beverage can sheet procurement.
In addition to his professional responsibilities, he serves as a board member for the Missouri Humane Society and is an Advisory Board Member for Live Inspired by John O'Leary. He encourages all MX holdings employees to get involved in the community, and one of his favorite volunteer experiences while at the company was being involved with the STL Cardinal Toys drive for BJC Children's Hospital.
When it comes to MX Holdings, Matt takes pride in the company’s people, values, and culture. Outside of work, he enjoys walking his four dogs, golfing, cooking (particularly grilling and using his Blackstone), attending concerts, and, on occasion, singing his go-to karaoke song, "Pink Houses" by John Mellencamp. As for his favorite use of aluminum? Cans for cold beverages, of course!
President of Manufacturing
Mark Butterfield joined MX Holdings in 2022 and currently serves as President of Manufacturing, overseeing end-to-end manufacturing operations, including casting, extrusion, fabrication, and assembly. He also leads the strategic pillars of safety, talent development, business development, financial and risk management, innovation, and operational excellence across MX Holdings’ manufacturing facilities.
Mark studied Mechanical Engineering at Miami University before starting his career as a CAD Operator, working in various technical roles before advancing to VP of Engineering at Magnode Corp. He later transitioned into operations and management, where he oversaw multi-site, vertically integrated plants focused on casting, extrusion, fabrication, and assembly. Before joining MX Holdings, he served as Managing Director of Aluminum at Shape Corp.
Mark is actively involved as a leader in the aluminum industry. He currently serves as Chairman of the Aluminum Extruders Council (AEC) and Co-Chairman of the ET Foundation. He has also held leadership roles such as Chairman of the Automotive Committee at AEC and has contributed as an editor for Light Metal Age.
What Mark values most about MX Holdings is the company’s commitment to its core values—Safety, Integrity, Caring, and Growth—and the genuine focus on developing people and community support. One of his favorite volunteer experiences at MX Holdings has been serving meals alongside company leadership.
Outside of work, Mark enjoys contributing to his family’s seventh-generation working farm and spending time with family and friends. His favorite use of aluminum is knowing that his friends and family are safer on the roads due to Pennex products, such as bumpers and crush cans, which enhance road safety by providing crash absorption and protection in vehicles.
CFO of Manufacturing
Dave McCoy has been with MX Holdings since 2016 and currently serves as CFO of Manufacturing. In this role, he leads leads all finance, accounting, and treasury activities for MX Holdings’s manufacturing businesses. Before this, Dave held various leadership roles within MX Holdings, including, VP of Finance, and Director of FP&A. His experience also includes key financial and leadership positions at SunEdison, Express Scripts, and Home Decorators Collection, a subsidiary of Home Depot.
Dave holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Belmont University and an MBA in Finance and International Business from Saint Louis University. His achievements include being named MX Holdings’ Growth Champion in 2019 and earning a Green Belt in Operational Excellence. In addition to his professional work, Dave is actively involved in community service, with one of his favorite volunteer experiences being with the Nashville Rescue Mission.
Outside of work, Dave enjoys golfing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with his family. His go-to karaoke song is “Country Roads” by John Denver, and after working extensively in the manufacturing industry, he’s come to appreciate the complex applications of aluminum in automotive parts.
General Manager Wellsville Extruded Products
Stuart Craig has been with Pennex since 2016 and currently serves as General Manager of the Wellsville Extruded Products Business Unit. In this role, Stuart oversees the organization and teams, manages the unit’s P&L, and leads strategic and long-range planning to drive growth.
Stuart began his career in 1993 as a head stretcher on an extrusion press. By 1998, he became an Extrusion Supervisor and was later promoted to Extrusion Manager, overseeing operations at three different facilities over the next nine years. In 2013, he was promoted to Plant Manager at an extrusion plant before joining Pennex in 2016 as Operations Manager in Leetonia, Ohio. In 2019, he was promoted to General Manager for Cast Products, and in early 2022, he transitioned to his current role as General Manager of Wellsville Extruded Products.
Stuart holds an Associate Degree in Computer Information Management from the International Academy of Design and Technology in Pittsburgh, PA. He is also SafeStart Certified, a Six Sigma Green Belt from Villanova University, and has completed several leadership training programs.
Stuart values MX Holdings' commitment to safety, noting that the company truly supports its teams from top to bottom in ensuring a safe work environment. He also appreciates the collaborative nature across the various business units, where teams help each other whenever needed.
Outside of work, Stuart and his wife are enjoying the "Empty Nest" phase of their lives, traveling and exploring new places. He enjoys hunting, fishing, foraging in the woodlands, and playing disc golf to stay active. While Stuart prefers to watch karaoke rather than sing, he’s always happy to point out aluminum extrusions in everyday items like window frames, truck bodies, and decking rails.
Director of Sales - Automotive
Craig Zotkovich joined Pennex in 2023 as Director of Sales for the Automotive sector, where he is responsible for driving profitable sales growth within the automotive industry. With a focus on building strong relationships and expanding market opportunities, Craig brings extensive experience to his role. Although Craig is new to Pennex, he appreciates the company’s guiding principles, which are clearly identified and followed throughout the organization.
Before joining Pennex, Craig held progressively senior roles in the aluminum extrusion industry, including Account Manager, Senior Account Manager, Sales Manager, and Director of Sales in the automotive sector. His experience in these roles has given him a deep understanding of the industry and the ability to lead successful sales strategies. Craig is also a member of the AEC Automotive Team.
Craig holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Management from Eastern Michigan University and a Master of Science in Administration from Central Michigan University.
Outside of work, Craig enjoys spending time with his family, boating, skiing, and playing the occasional round of golf. Craig particularly appreciates the aluminum extrusions used in the structure of his pontoon boat.
We believe in the principle of servant leadership and putting others before yourself. We before me is our north star. Our teammates are more empowered to impact our industry in a positive way and grow in their careers when we adopt these principles.
The headquarters of Pennex, which hosts a casting and extrusion facility. The cast facility casts standard and custom alloys in 7, 8, 9, 12 and 14 inch diameters. The extrusion facility houses a 1675T 7-inch Watson Stillman Press as well as a 2500T 8-inch UBE press.
Our extrusion, fabrication and assembly facility that focuses primarily on the automotive industry. The extrusions presses at this location are a 3500T 9-inch Danieli Press as well as a 6500T 12 inch Presezzi Press.
Our cast house produces billet for our Leetonia extrusion facility, as well as our customers. We cast standard and custom alloys in 7, 8, 9, 12 and 14 inch diameters.
York is the fabrication and assembly facility that does all the fabrication and assembly of the extrusions coming out of our Wellsville facility. This facility focuses on sawing, punching, finishing and machining.
This is the HQ of our joint venture novALmec. You can learn more about this joint venture here.
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