First Aluminium Coils from Constellium’s New Recycling Center in Neuf-Brisach Qualified by Crown
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) announces that its new aluminium recycling center in Neuf-Brisach, France, has achieved a significant milestone by qualifying its first aluminium coils with Crown Holdings (NYSE: CCK). The coils, produced mainly from post-consumer scrap, have passed qualification tests at Crown's plants in France and Spain for use in beverage cans. The new recycling center adds 130,000 metric tons of annual aluminium recycling capacity, bringing Constellium's global recycling capacity to approximately 735,000 metric tons across Europe and North America facilities.
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) annuncia che il suo nuovo centro di riciclaggio dell'alluminio a Neuf-Brisach, Francia, ha raggiunto un traguardo significativo qualificando le sue prime bobine di alluminio con Crown Holdings (NYSE: CCK). Le bobine, prodotte principalmente da rottami post-consumo, hanno superato i test di qualificazione negli impianti di Crown in Francia e Spagna per l'uso nelle lattine per bevande. Il nuovo centro di riciclaggio aggiunge 130.000 tonnellate metriche di capacità annuale di riciclaggio dell'alluminio, portando la capacità globale di riciclaggio di Constellium a circa 735.000 tonnellate metriche negli stabilimenti in Europa e Nord America.
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) anuncia que su nuevo centro de reciclaje de aluminio en Neuf-Brisach, Francia, ha alcanzado un hito significativo al calificar sus primeras bobinas de aluminio con Crown Holdings (NYSE: CCK). Las bobinas, producidas principalmente a partir de chatarra post-consumo, han pasado las pruebas de calificación en las plantas de Crown en Francia y España para su uso en latas de bebidas. El nuevo centro de reciclaje agrega 130,000 toneladas métricas de capacidad de reciclaje de aluminio anualmente, llevando la capacidad global de reciclaje de Constellium a aproximadamente 735,000 toneladas métricas en las instalaciones de Europa y América del Norte.
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM)는 프랑스 노브리작에 위치한 새로운 알루미늄 재활용 센터가 Crown Holdings (NYSE: CCK)와의 첫 알루미늄 코일 자격을 획득함으로써 중요한 이정표를 달성했다고 발표했습니다. 주로 소비자 이후 발생한 스크랩으로 제작된 이 코일은 Crown의 프랑스 및 스페인 공장에서 음료 캔 용으로 사용하기 위한 자격 테스트를 통과했습니다. 새로운 재활용 센터는 130,000 미터톤의 연간 알루미늄 재활용 용량을 추가하며, Constellium의 전 세계 재활용 용량을 대략 735,000 미터톤으로 증가시켰습니다.
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) annonce que son nouveau centre de recyclage de l'aluminium à Neuf-Brisach, en France, a atteint une étape significative en qualifiant ses premières bobines d'aluminium avec Crown Holdings (NYSE: CCK). Les bobines, produites principalement à partir de déchets post-consommation, ont passé les tests de qualification dans les usines de Crown en France et en Espagne pour une utilisation dans les canettes de boissons. Le nouveau centre de recyclage ajoute 130 000 tonnes métriques de capacité de recyclage annuelle de l'aluminium, portant la capacité mondiale de recyclage de Constellium à environ 735 000 tonnes métriques dans ses installations en Europe et en Amérique du Nord.
Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) gibt bekannt, dass sein neues Aluminium-Recyclingzentrum in Neuf-Brisach, Frankreich, einen bedeutenden Meilenstein erreicht hat, indem es seine ersten Aluminium-Coils mit Crown Holdings (NYSE: CCK) qualifiziert hat. Die Coils, die hauptsächlich aus post-consumable Alteisen hergestellt werden, haben die Qualifizierungstests in den Werken von Crown in Frankreich und Spanien für den Einsatz in Getränke-Dosen bestanden. Das neue Recyclingzentrum erhöht die jährliche Recyclingkapazität um 130.000 metrische Tonnen und bringt die globale Recyclingkapazität von Constellium auf ungefähr 735.000 metrische Tonnen in den Einrichtungen in Europa und Nordamerika.
- Added 130,000 metric tons of annual recycling capacity
- Successfully qualified new recycled aluminum coils with major customer Crown Holdings
- Expanded total recycling capacity to 735,000 metric tons globally
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The successful qualification of recycled aluminum coils from Constellium's new Neuf-Brisach facility by Crown Holdings represents a significant operational milestone. The new center's
The qualification validates Constellium's ability to produce high-quality recycled aluminum that meets stringent beverage packaging standards. This achievement positions the company favorably in the growing market for sustainable packaging solutions, particularly as regulations and consumer demand for environmentally friendly products continue to increase. The partnership with Crown, a major player in metal packaging, provides a stable demand channel for the facility's output and could lead to similar qualifications with other major customers.
The successful integration of post-consumer scrap into high-quality beverage packaging represents a significant advancement in circular economy practices. This development has three key implications:
- Reduced carbon footprint through decreased primary aluminum production
- Enhanced market competitiveness through sustainability credentials
- Alignment with emerging regulatory frameworks promoting recycled content
The collaboration between Constellium and Crown creates a blueprint for closed-loop recycling in the beverage packaging industry. Crown's commitment through their Twentyby30™ program, coupled with support for Deposit Return Systems, indicates strong market momentum toward sustainable packaging solutions. This positions both companies advantageously as ESG considerations increasingly influence investor decisions.
PARIS, Nov. 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM), a global leader in aluminium solutions and recycling, is proud to announce that its newly inaugurated aluminium recycling center in Neuf-Brisach, France, has achieved a major milestone by successfully qualifying its first aluminium coils with Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK), a global leader in metal packaging. The aluminium coils, produced mainly from post-consumer scrap, have passed rigorous qualification tests at Crown’s manufacturing plants in France and Spain. Crown has approved the use of Constellium’s aluminium coils in its beverage cans, marking a significant step forward in the sustainability journeys of both companies.
The qualification by Crown is an important achievement for Constellium, demonstrating the company’s commitment to provide high-quality recycled solutions for its customers and to support their sustainability goals. Constellium’s new recycling center in Neuf-Brisach adds 130,000 metric tons of aluminium recycling capacity annually, bringing Constellium’s global recycling capacity to approximately 735,000 metric tons across its facilities in Europe and North America.
“We are delighted with the development of this new recycling center that brings more Used Beverage Cans recycling capacity to the market, aligning with our ongoing commitment toward circularity,” said John Rost, Senior Vice President – Crown Technology, Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs. “Using these coils within our production fosters higher levels of recycled content in our products and helps fulfill the sustainability goals established in our Twentyby30™ program.
Across our value chain partnerships, we continuously look to support the can industry and its commitment of increasing can collection, namely through the implementation of Deposit Return Systems (DRS) in our markets to drive a stronger circular economy.”
"We are grateful to Crown for their long-term partnership and for their support," said Ingrid Joerg, Chief Operating Officer of Constellium. "By enhancing our recycling capabilities and collaborating with trusted partners like Crown, we are making significant strides towards reducing carbon emissions and driving circularity in the packaging market."
This collaboration highlights both companies' efforts to advance the circular economy by reducing the need for primary aluminium production through large-scale recycling efforts. Further qualifications with other customers are expected to follow.
About Constellium
Constellium (NYSE: CSTM) is a global sector leader that develops innovative, value-added aluminium products for a broad scope of markets and applications, including aerospace, automotive and packaging. Constellium generated
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About Crown Holdings, Inc.
Crown Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is a leading global supplier of rigid packaging products to consumer marketing companies, as well as transit and protective packaging products, equipment and services to a broad range of end markets. World headquarters are located in Tampa, Florida. For more information, visit www.crowncork.com
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