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 […]
Constellium celebrated the opening of its new advanced recycling center at its facility in Neuf-Brisach, France. This €130 million investment, supported by a grant from the France Relance investment program, will contribute to Constellium’s continued growth in the automotive and packaging industries, while promoting a circular, sustainable economy. “I am very proud to celebrate the […]
EMR, a global leader in sustainable materials, aims to revolutionize the aluminum supply chain in the U.K. through its Recycled Circular Aluminium (ReCircAl) project. The innovative research project plans to develop and achieve the requirements for a world leading metals processing facility, which uses recycled aluminum content. ReCircAl recently received support from the Advanced Propulsion […]
Constellium SE successfully implemented laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy (LIBS) technology at an industrial scale at its Neuf-Brisach plant in France. Developed in collaboration with OSR GmbH & Co. KG, a German recycling specialist, and a premium European automotive manufacturer, this initiative marks a significant step in reducing carbon emissions in the automotive supply chain by increasing […]
By Andrea Svendsen, Managing Editor. There’s no question that aluminum is a sustainable material option for industries such as automotive, transportation, and building and construction, among others. The metal’s light weight, high strength, corrosion resistance, and other properties enable engineers and designers to optimize their products, enabling them to develop sustainable, energy efficient designs. In […]
In August in Muscle Shoals, AL, a stunning 18 ft high aluminum sculpture (Figure 1) was revealed, celebrating the vibrant musical heritage of the region. An exquisite portrayal of a trumpet player resembling William Christopher (W.C.) Handy, who was born nearby in Florence, AL, the sculpture proudly stands as a tribute to his contributions to […]
Constellium formed a partnership with Tesem, a global leader in luxury packaging, to launch an initiative called “Closing the Loop.” This collaboration is expected to advance sustainable aluminum production and promote circular economy practices. “We are excited to partner with Tesem on this important initiative,” said Patrick Broom, director Sales & Marketing Specialties of Constellium. […]
Constellium celebrated the grand opening of its new advanced recycling center at its facility in Neuf-Brisach, France. This €130 million investment, supported by a grant from the France Relance investment program, will contribute to the company’s continued growth in the automotive and packaging industries, while promoting a circular, sustainable economy. “I am very proud to […]
Constellium announced the results of its collaborative research project, ALuminium Intensive Vehicle Enclosures (ALIVE), which was focused on developing structural aluminum battery enclosures for electric vehicles (EVs). The multidisciplinary team was able to successfully develop novel battery enclosure designs that reduced weight, while meeting performance targets. “Today, we celebrate the impressive achievements of the ALIVE […]
