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Reynolds Metals Company
A major force in American industry, this company helped make aluminum products part of everyday life, from household foil to large-scale manufacturing. Its story also traces the rise of a business that grew into one of the world’s biggest aluminum producers.
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Outdoor Cooking with Reynolds Wrap How to prepare tastier campfire meals without pots, pans and dishes
by Reynolds Metals Company
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Founded in 1919 by Richard S. Reynolds Sr. as the U.S. Foil Company, the business began by making foil for cigarette packaging before expanding into aluminum production and consumer products. Over time, it became Reynolds Metals Company, known both for industrial aluminum operations and for household brands such as Reynolds Wrap.
By the late 20th century, Reynolds Metals had grown into one of the largest aluminum companies in the United States and the world. Its reach extended across mining, refining, manufacturing, and packaging, making it an important part of 20th-century American manufacturing.
The company’s independent run ended in 2000, when it was acquired by Alcoa. Even so, the Reynolds name remains familiar through consumer packaging brands, and the company’s legacy still connects business history, industrial growth, and everyday kitchen life.