Constellium signed a new long-term power purchase agreement (PPA) with the community of Gottmadingen, Germany. This agreement will provide locally produced solar electricity for its extrusion and automotive structures plants in Gottmadingen and Singen. “This initiative is an important step in our efforts to reduce our environmental footprint, strengthen the energy resilience of our operations, […]
Constellium entered into a multi-year agreement with Airbus for the supply of aluminum alloy extrusions. The agreement reinforces the company’s role as a trusted supplier of advanced aluminum solutions for Airbus’ programs while strengthening the companies’ long-term partnership. “This agreement reflects Airbus’ trust in our advanced aluminum products and solutions, and in our quality performance, […]
Constellium successfully started up and inaugurated the new foil finishing lines at its Singen plant in Germany. This milestone marks the completion of the €30 million investment in partnership with Lotte Infracell, a subsidiary of Lotte Aluminium, to supply high-quality aluminum foil stock for battery applications in Europe. “The start-up of the new finishing lines […]
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 and TARMAC Aerosave, a pioneer in aircraft and engine storage, maintenance, and eco-responsible dismantling, achieved a major milestone in sustainable aerospace innovation. The companies have successfully recycled and remelted aluminum from end-of-life aircraft into new, high-performance material suitable for future aerospace applications. “At Constellium, recycling is at the core of what we do. We […]
By F. Eberl, J.P. Masse, and B. Davo, Constellium. In aircraft wing structure design, two types of concepts predominate today — largely metallic aluminum wing structures used for short-medium range, single-aisle aircraft, such as the Airbus A320 or Boeing B737, and largely composite wing covers used for the latest long-range, twin-aisle aircraft, such as the […]
Constellium kicked off a new collaborative project with Nikon Advanced Manufacturing (Nikon AM) and a team of industry leaders. The aim of the project is to expand the use of its Aheadd® CP1 aluminum alloy for additive manufacturing in defense and aerospace applications. “This project underscores the power of collaboration to drive meaningful innovation,” said […]
Gordon Murray Group (GMG), along with project partners Constellium, Carbon ThreeSixty, and Brunel University London, is leading Project M-LightEn, an initiative to develop vehicle chassis structures that are 25% lighter and reduce carbon intensity by 50%. The project is supported by Innovate UK and the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). “The potential for this project is […]
Each year, Light Metal Age (LMA) enjoys looking back at the top ten most viewed news stories that we published on our website, highlighting the trends that have affected the aluminum sector over the previous year. In 2024, these top articles and news stories reveal recent trends and developments, including a focus on aluminum recycling, aluminum […]
