What Constellium does

Constellium SE is a global aluminum products manufacturer headquartered in Paris, France, organized around three operating segments: Aerospace & Transportation (A&T), Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products (P&ARP), and Automotive Structures & Industry (AS&I). The company manufactures advanced aluminum rolled products, extrusions, castings, and specialty alloys serving commercial aerospace (Airbus, Embraer, NASA), automotive OEMs (Audi, BMW, Ford, GM, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Porsche, Stellantis, Toyota, Volkswagen), and beverage packaging customers (AB InBev, Ball Corporation, Ardagh Group, CANPACK, Crown Holdings, Molson Coors). It operates 26 manufacturing sites across Europe, North America, and Asia with approximately 12,000 employees, supported by R&D centers including C-TEC in Voreppe, France and the University Technology Center at Brunel University London.

Constellium's technology platform is anchored by proprietary alloys including Airware® (an aluminum-lithium solution for aircraft structural applications), Aheadd CP1 and Aheadd HT2 (alloys designed for laser powder bed fusion additive manufacturing), and HSA6™/HCA6™ automotive alloy families developed at Brunel. The company holds more than 250 active patents and invests approximately $50 million annually in R&D, with partnerships spanning roughly 50 universities and research laboratories. Its recycling infrastructure at Muscle Shoals (Alabama) and Neuf-Brisach (France) provides 630,000 metric tons of combined annual capacity, supporting 47% recycled aluminum content across total metal input in 2025. The company is also deploying plasma torch technology from PyroGenesis to electrify casthouse remelting furnaces as part of a decarbonization roadmap.

Constellium generates revenue through direct sales of aluminum products to enterprise customers via long-term negotiated contracts, with pricing influenced by LME benchmark prices plus product-specific premiums. Revenue is driven by aluminum shipment volumes and product mix across its three segments — the company shipped 1.5 million metric tons in FY2025 generating $8.4 billion in revenue. It sells to aerospace OEMs and automotive manufacturers through dedicated enterprise field sales teams that engage from early vehicle or aircraft design through production and recycling, supplemented by channel partnerships including a 50/50 joint venture with Can Art (Astrex) for specialty extrusions in Canada and inside sales for standard packaging rolled products.

Name

Constellium

Legal name

Constellium SE

Website

https://constellium.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Constellium is a Paris-based global aluminum products manufacturer serving aerospace, automotive, and packaging markets. It produces proprietary alloys including Airware® aluminum-lithium, extrusions, rolled products, and recycling services across 26 manufacturing sites in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aluminum Products Manufacturing

NAICS

Aluminum Sheet, Plate, and Foil Manufacturing (331315), Other Aluminum Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding (331318), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Secondary Smelting and Alloying of Aluminum (331314)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720), Fabricated Structural Metal Products (3440)

akta.pro primary industry

Aluminum Value-Added Components (Automotive, Aerospace, Packaging, Building Systems) (IMAKACAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aluminum Rolling (Flat-Rolled Products: Sheet, Plate, Foil) (IMAKACAF), Aluminum Extrusion (IMAKACAG), Aluminum Fabrication & Finishing (Machining, Anodizing, Coating) (IMAKACAI)

Keywords

• Aluminum rolled products
• Aluminum extrusions
• Aerospace alloys
• Automotive aluminum sheet
• Aluminum cansheet

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Aluminum Product Sales: Constellium generates revenue primarily through the sale of aluminum products across three operating segments: Aerospace & Transportation (A&T), Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products (P&ARP), and Automotive Structures & Industry (AS&I). Revenue is driven by aluminum shipment volumes, market-based aluminum pricing plus value-added premiums, and product mix across rolled products, extrusions, castings, and specialty alloys.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Constellium designs, manufactures, and recycles advanced aluminum rolled products, extrusions, castings, and specialty alloys serving three end-markets: aerospace & transportation, packaging & automotive rolled products, and automotive structures & industry. The portfolio spans proprietary aluminum-lithium alloys (Airware®), automotive body sheet, crash management systems, battery enclosures, cansheet, and additive manufacturing alloys, supported by an integrated recycling operation returning used beverage cans to new cans in as little as 60 days.

Product overview

Constellium is a global aluminum products manufacturer organized around three core operating segments: Aerospace & Transportation (A&T), Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products (P&ARP), and Automotive Structures (AS&I). The company operates as a unified platform producing advanced aluminum products across the entire value chain from alloy development and casting to rolling, extrusion, and recycling. Key products include Airware® aluminum-lithium alloys for aerospace, Automotive Body Sheet and Crash Management Systems for automotive lightweighting, and Aluminum Cansheet for beverage packaging. The portfolio spans proprietary alloys (Aheadd CP1/HT2 for additive manufacturing, HSA6™ and HCA6™ for automotive), extrusion-based structural components, rolled products, and recycling services. Manufacturing spans approximately 26 sites across Europe, North America, and Asia, supported by R&D at C-TEC in Voreppe and the University Technology Center at Brunel University London.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Airware®: Proprietary aluminum-lithium solution offering low density, high stiffness and strength, plus improved fatigue and corrosion resistance for aerospace applications.
• Aheadd CP1
• HSA6™
• HCA6™

Products and services

• Airware® Aluminum-Lithium Alloys Proprietary aluminum-lithium alloy solution offering low density, high stiffness and strength, improved fatigue resistance, and corrosion resistance for aircraft structural applications including fuselage skins, stringers, floor structures, seat tracks, window frames, and wing components. Supplied primarily from Issoire and Montreuil-Juigné, France.
• Automotive Body Sheet Complete range of aluminum body sheet materials engineered for inner panels, outer skins, and structural parts, supporting the automotive industry's shift toward lighter, more efficient vehicles without compromising strength, safety, or visual quality.
• Automotive Extrusion-Based Components / Crash Management Systems Advanced aluminum extrusion-based automotive components including Crash Management Systems (bumper beams, crash boxes) and structural parts, engineered for superior safety and structural integrity with customized high-strength, lightweight solutions for automakers.
• Battery Solutions (Aluminum Battery Enclosures) Aluminum sheets and extrusions for battery enclosures providing thermal conductivity approximately five times that of steel, offering strong, crash- and intrusion-resistant protection for EV batteries with modular designs configurable for various shapes and sizes.
• Aluminum Cansheet Global supply of high-quality aluminum cansheet including can body stock, can end stock, and can tab stock with low CO2 footprint, using advanced degreasing and coating technologies for beverage can markets in North America and Europe. Customers include AB InBev, Ball Corporation, Ardagh Group, CANPACK, Crown Holdings, and Molson Coors.
• Aerospace Extrusions Wide range of aluminum alloy extrusions including bars and small and large extrusions for aerospace applications, engineered to meet stringent quality requirements (ISO 9001, EN 9100/AS 9100, NADCAP) and optimized strength-to-weight performance for demanding aircraft structural applications.
• Soft Alloy Extrusions Customized aluminum profiles from billets produced at Nuits-Saint-Georges and Levice facilities, recognized for complex geometry sections, tight tolerances, thin wall thicknesses, precise mechanical properties, and high surface quality for building, construction, and automotive applications.
• Hard Alloys & Specialties Hard alloys and specialty aluminum products from the Děčín plant with capacity of 100,000 metric tons per year, including cast-houses, extrusion units, and extensive finishing capabilities in cold drawing, cutting, and machining operations serving aerospace, defense, and industry markets.
• Automotive Specialties (Heat Exchanger Alloys and Decorative Surfaces) Specialty automotive applications including high-performance heat exchanger alloys for efficient thermal management and precision-finished decorative surfaces for vehicle interiors and exteriors.
• Aheadd CP1 (Aluminum-Iron-Zirconium Alloy for LPBF Additive Manufacturing) Aluminum-Iron-Zirconium alloy specifically designed for laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing, positioned as a successor to conventional AlSi10Mg with better thermal conductivity, simpler heat treatment, and improved weldability. Used in aerospace structures, RF waveguides, heat exchangers, defense, and motorsport applications.
• Aheadd HT2 (Heat-Resistant Aluminum Alloy) Heat-resistant aluminum alloy designed for aerospace applications operating up to 300°C, processed via Laser Powder Bed Fusion for high-temperature applications.
• HSA6™ High-Strength Automotive Alloys Portfolio of high-strength aluminum alloys developed at the Brunel University Technology Center for lightweighting automotive components.
• HCA6™ Crushable Automotive Alloys Series of crushable aluminum alloys developed at the Brunel University Technology Center for automotive crash management applications.
• Used Beverage Can (UBC) Recycling Industry-leading closed-loop aluminum recycling at Muscle Shoals (340k mt annual capacity) and Neuf-Brisach (630k mt combined total), significantly reducing carbon footprint and returning aluminum to shelf as new cans in as little as 60 days.

Quantifiable outcome

• Q1 2026 revenue of $2.5 billion, up 24% year-over-year
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers22 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AirbuscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2026Constellium entered a multi-year agreement to supply Airbus with aluminum alloy extrusions including its proprietary aluminum-lithium solution Airware® for critical aircraft structural applications such as fuselage skins, stringers, floor structures, seat tracks, window frames, and wing components. Materials will be produced and supplied from Constellium's facilities in Issoire and Montreuil-Juigné, France. This agreement reinforces Constellium's position as a trusted Airbus supplier and extends their long-term partnership in the aerospace sector.
• REM Surface EngineeringminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025REM Surface Engineering signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Nikon Advanced Manufacturing and Constellium to jointly develop optimized surface finishing processes (Chemical Polishing and Chemical-Mechanical Polishing) for Constellium's Aheadd CP1 aluminum alloy used in Laser Powder Bed Fusion 3D printing. The collaboration aims to reduce manufacturing costs and expand applications in aerospace, defense, RF components, motorsport, heat exchangers, and semiconductor sectors.
• Nikon Advanced ManufacturingminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Nikon Advanced Manufacturing partnered with REM Surface Engineering and Constellium to develop advanced surface finishing processes for Aheadd CP1 aluminum alloy in additive manufacturing, targeting aerospace, defense, RF waveguides, and heat exchanger applications.
• AlumobilityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Alumobility is a global association of aluminum producers and technology partners. Constellium participates as a member, collaborating to promote aluminum adoption in automotive manufacturing through technical studies and industry advocacy.
• EmbraercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Constellium extended its long-term partnership with Embraer for advanced aluminum aerospace solutions, continuing to supply high-performance aluminum products for Embraer's aircraft programs.
• Gordon Murray GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Constellium participates in the UK government-backed M-LightEn project with Gordon Murray Group, Altair, Brunel University London, and Carbon ThreeSixty to develop an ultra-lightweight, low embedded CO2 vehicle platform using advanced aluminum solutions for future Gordon Murray Automotive vehicles.
• CirConAl ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Constellium leads the CirConAl collaborative research project focused on developing advanced aluminum solutions with 90% recycled content for EV battery cases and crash systems. The project was showcased at Cenex 2025 and involves £10 million in investment to advance circular economy applications for aluminum in electric vehicles.
• Lotte InfracellcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Constellium and Lotte Infracell (subsidiary of Lotte Aluminium) partnered on a €30 million investment to build new finishing lines at Constellium's Singen plant in Germany, supplying high-quality aluminum foilstock for battery applications in Europe. The project was completed successfully in 2025 with commissioning in November 2025. The facility features advanced production capabilities and a solar power system generating approximately 760,000 kWh of renewable energy annually.
• Can Art (Astrex Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Constellium and Can Art created a 50/50 joint venture Astrex in 2016, located in Ontario, Canada, with over 100 employees. Astrex is dedicated to extruding Constellium's specialty aluminum alloys. Products are shipped to Constellium's North American plants for final assembly into Crash Management Systems, windshield headers, rockers, roof bows, and other structural components.
• Brunel University LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016Constellium's University Technology Center (UTC) at Brunel University London opened in 2016 (expanded in 2018) as a center of excellence for design, development, and prototyping of aluminum extrusions and automotive components. The partnership includes a fellowship program for PhD students and post-doctoral researchers. Alloys developed at UTC include HSA6™ (high-strength alloys) and HCA6™ (crushable alloys) for automotive applications.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Alcoa Corporation: Integrated aluminum producer with primary smelting and value-added rolled products. Overlaps with Constellium in flat-rolled products, packaging cansheet, and aerospace plate, but at much larger commodity scale.
• Norsk Hydro ASA: Global aluminum company with extrusions, rolled products, and primary metal. Directly comparable in extrusions (building systems, automotive) and rolled products, with a broader primary-production footprint.
• Hindalco Industries: Indian aluminum and copper conglomerate that owns Novelis. Overlaps with Constellium globally in rolled products, packaging, and automotive, though Constellium's aerospace and specialty-alloy exposure is distinct.
• China Hongqiao Group: World's largest aluminum producer with primary smelting and growing value-added operations. Overlaps with Constellium in cansheet and rolled products, but at vastly larger commodity scale and primarily in Chinese/Asian markets.

Direct peers

• Novelis: Global leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, supplying beverage cansheet, automotive body sheet, and aerospace/transportation products. The closest direct competitor to Constellium across P&ARP and A&T segments.
• Arconic Corporation: Aerospace and automotive aluminum rolled products, engine and airframe components. Direct overlap with Constellium's A&T segment, particularly in aerospace extrusions and structural plate.
• Kaiser Aluminum Corporation: Specialty aluminum rolled and extruded products for aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. Direct competitor in aerospace plate, extrusions, and rolled products, though smaller in scale than Constellium.
• AMAG Austria Metall AG: Austrian integrated aluminum rolling and casting company serving aerospace, automotive, and packaging. Highly comparable mid-sized European value-added aluminum producer with overlapping product portfolio.
• Granges AB: Aluminum rolled products and heat exchanger materials serving automotive, HVAC, and specialty applications. Comparable in automotive rolled products and heat exchanger alloys for Constellium's automotive specialties line.

Regional players

• UACJ Corporation: Japanese aluminum rolled products, cansheet, and extrusions producer. Comparable product portfolio (cansheet, automotive, foil) but primarily serves Asian markets rather than directly competing in Europe/North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors1 record

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M&A1 record

Investments

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