Constellium extends its long-term partnership with Embraer for the supply of high-performance aluminum solutions, including its advanced aluminum-lithium alloy, Airware®. Under this agreement, Constellium will continue to support Embraer’s various aviation segments.
“We are proud and honored to extend our long-term partnership with Embraer in the aerospace and defense sectors,” said Philippe Hoffmann, president of Constellium’s Aerospace and Transportation business unit. “This contract reflects our deep commitment to supporting Embraer’s growth. It is also part of Constellium’s broader strategy to support the aerospace industry’s increasing demand for advanced materials, especially in key programs requiring lightweight, high-performance components.”
Headquartered in Brazil, Embraer maintains industrial units, offices, service and parts distribution centers across the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Europe. The company manufactures aircraft for Commercial and eEecutive aviation, Defense & Security, and Agricultural Aviation segments. It also provides after-sales services & support through a worldwide network of wholly owned entities and authorized agents. Since it was founded in 1969, Embraer has delivered more than 9,000 aircraft and is now the leading manufacturer of commercial jets up to 150 seats.
Constellium is a global manufacturer of innovative, value-added aluminum products for a broad scope of markets and applications. The company develops and manufactures advanced specialty plates, sheets, and extrusions for the aircraft, defense, and space sectors. With a large portfolio of high-performance aluminum products and services (including its proprietary aluminum-lithium solution, Airware), Constellium offers proven industrial and recycling capabilities, and cutting-edge technologies to meet the most demanding aerospace applications.
Under the newly extended agreement, Constellium will supply Embraer from its facilities in Issoire, France, and Ravenswood, West Virginia.
“Our partnership with Constellium is grounded on high quality, reliable performance, and close collaboration,” said Roberto Chaves, executive vice president of Global Procurement and Supply Chain, Embraer. “Extending this agreement reflects our shared commitment to building a robust and efficient supply chain, driving sustainable growth for our businesses.”