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Europe holds 10% of global aluminium extrusion demand, supported by Germany’s Constellium, France’s Hydro Extrusions & Italy’s Metra
Across Europe, aluminium extrusion has become closely woven into some of the region’s biggest industrial and construction markets. From automotive and transport to buildings and industrial applications, extruded profiles are finding demand across a wide range of sectors. This is reflected in Europe’s position in the global market: the region accounted for 12 per cent of global aluminium extrusion capacity, making it the second-largest regional contributor after China. At the same time, Europe represented 10 per cent of global aluminium extrusion usage, out of total global usage of 35.35 million tonnes . With production capacity and usage shares relatively close, Europe’s extrusion capacity and consumption are broadly at par. If we break down Europe’s 10 per cent share of global aluminium...
Constellium earns eighth consecutive spot in Automotive News Top Suppliers ranking
Constellium has been recognised in Automotive News’ 2026 Top Supplier ranking for the eighth consecutive year, highlighting its continued role in automotive aluminium solutions. Constellium has secured a place in Automotive News’ 2026 Top Supplier ranking, marking the eighth consecutive year the aluminium producer has appeared on the list. The company has featured in the ranking since 2019, alongside major automotive technology and component manufacturers. The continued recognition highlights its position as a supplier of advanced aluminium solutions to automakers worldwide. Constellium said its automotive products are designed to help manufacturers address three key vehicle-development priorities: lightweighting, safety and sustainability. Aluminium's role in reducing vehicle weight has...
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AL Circle Analysis: The new downstream aluminium investment map – where investors should watch
The aluminium industry's growth story is increasingly being shaped by value-added manufacturing rather than production volumes. Robust earnings, expansion projects and business diversification continued to strengthen confidence in downstream aluminium, with several producers raising their outlooks despite macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. At the same time, global trade trends favoured economies with stronger downstream capabilities, while weaker exports in some regions and governance challenges highlighted that growth across the industry remains uneven. Key takeaways Constellium reported record quarterly results, with revenue rising 31 per cent to USD 2.7 billion and net income increasing to USD 148 million. The company raised its full-year 2026 guidance and brought its 2028...
Constellium defies market uncertainty with record quarterly EBITDA, raises 2026 outlook
Constellium has delivered its strongest quarterly operating performance despite economic and geopolitical uncertainty, prompting the aluminium products manufacturer to raise its full-year 2026 guidance and bring its 2028 financial targets within reach two years ahead of schedule. The record quarter was driven by stronger performance across all operating segments, supported by improving aerospace and transportation markets, supply shortages in North America's automotive rolled products sector, robust recycling operations in Europe and North America, and disciplined cost control. Record operating performance across businesses Second-quarter shipments totalled 381 thousand metric tonnes, down 1 per cent compared with the same period last year. However, revenue climbed 31 per cent year on...
Constellium to source local renewable energy for its German facilities
Constellium today announced that its extrusion and automotive structures plants in Gottmadingen and Singen, Germany, will source locally produced solar electricity under a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the community of Gottmadingen. Under the agreement, Constellium will receive the full electricity output of the Katzental solar park over a 10-year period, produced locally in the immediate vicinity of the Gottmadingen and Singen plants. The electricity will be used exclusively by Constellium’s Gottmadingen and Singen extrusion and automotive structures plants, covering over 25 per cent of the plants’ combined total needs. The agreement is expected to avoid approximately 3,500 tonnes of CO₂ emissions per year. “This initiative is an important step in our efforts to reduce...
From seized Chinese aluminium to giga-casting and new downstream plants, global value chain shifts gear
The global aluminium industry saw activity across trade enforcement, downstream expansion, automotive technology, corporate restructuring and end-user markets, with developments stretching from the United States and Europe to China, Ghana, India and Southeast Asia. While a major US customs case involving Chinese aluminium moved towards its final chapter, fresh investments and supply agreements pointed to continued expansion in value-added products. At the same time, cost pressure and new casting technologies were reshaping the automotive supply chain, while aluminium gained ground in applications ranging from electric vehicles and wiring to beverage cans, bicycles, smartphones and premium construction systems. Trade flows shift as the US closes a decade-long case and China’s exports...
Constellium divests Chinese joint venture as part of Vision 2028 strategy
Constellium has sold its ownership stake in its automotive structures joint venture in Changchun, China, along with its partner, to a Chinese automotive holding company. The Changchun facility manufactures aluminium crash management systems and other structural components for the Chinese automotive market. It employs around 200 people. The company said that the transaction is part of its Vision 2028 strategy to optimise its manufacturing footprint and improve competitiveness. According to Stephane Corre, President of Constellium's Automotive Structures and Industry business unit, “This decision allows us to focus our resources where we can best serve our automotive structures customers and create long-term value.” The financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Constellium...
Who led the aluminium FRP industry in 2025? A look at the top global players
The 2025 calendar maps the aluminium flat-rolled products (FRP) industry at the intersection of two major trends, i.e., the accelerating transition toward circular manufacturing and the rapid growth of sectors requiring advanced aluminium FRP solutions. Leading this transformation are a select group of companies that combine large-scale rolling and foil production capabilities with strong sustainability credentials, advanced recycling infrastructure and extensive global customer networks. These companies continue to shape the competitive landscape while strengthening the industry's focus on innovation, circularity and low-carbon solutions. Explore the accurate insights and forecasts for the aluminium flat rolled products (FRP) market in Aluminium Flat Rolled Products: Insights & Forecast...
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