A major aluminum supplier for Ford Motor Co. said it will suspend operations for several months after a fire erupted at its facility in September.

Novelis, a key supplier of automotive-grade aluminum for Ford and used in vehicles like the F-150 pickup truck, told FOX Business that its plant in Oswego, New York, won't be back in operation until the first quarter of fiscal 2026.

A Novelis spokesperson said the company activated its global network of plants and is partnering with industry peers to source material to try to mitigate the gap in supply.

"We are urgently taking steps to minimize the impact of the recent fire at our Oswego facility on our customers," the spokesperson said. "At the same time, we are working around the clock to restore the Oswego facility’s hot mill."

However,

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