Constellium SE (CSTM) is a global manufacturer and supplier of aluminum products and solutions, serving a diverse range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, transportation, packaging, and building and construction. The company was created in 2011 after the acquisition of Alcan Engineered Products, a division of Rio Tinto Alcan, by Apollo Global Management, a private equity firm. Constellium has its headquarters in Amsterdam, Netherlands, and operates production facilities across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Constellium specializes in the design, development, and manufacturing of innovative and high-performance aluminum products in various forms, such as rolled products, extruded products, and automotive structures. The company’s product portfolio includes aluminum sheets, plates, coils, bars, tubes, profiles, and components.
Constellium’s business is organized into three main segments:
- Packaging and Automotive Rolled Products (P&ARP): This segment focuses on the production of rolled aluminum products for various applications, such as beverage and food cans, automotive body panels, and heat exchangers.
- Aerospace and Transportation (A&T): This segment offers a range of aluminum products for the aerospace, rail, and marine industries, such as airframe components, wing skins, fuselage panels, and structural parts. The company’s solutions are used by major aircraft manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing.
- Automotive Structures and Industry (AS&I): This segment specializes in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of aluminum components and assemblies for automotive applications, such as body structures, crash management systems, and battery enclosures. The company works with leading automakers to develop lightweight and high-strength solutions that contribute to improved fuel efficiency and reduced emissions.
Constellium is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility, with a focus on reducing energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and waste generation across its operations. The company also promotes the recycling of aluminum, as it is a highly recyclable material that can be used multiple times without losing its properties.