Constellium Inaugurates New Finishing Lines at Singen, Marking Completion of Major Investment
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Constellium (NYSE: CSTM) inaugurated new finishing lines at its Singen plant in Germany on December 3, 2025, completing a €30 million investment announced in 2024 with Lotte Infracell to supply aluminum foilstock for battery applications in Europe.
Construction finished in April 2025; equipment commissioning followed and the first coil for qualification with Lotte Infracell was produced in November 2025, marking commercial start-up. The lines process up to 2,000 mm width and 1.3 mm thickness, and the site will add a solar system expected to generate approximately 760,000 kWh of renewable energy per year.
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- Completed €30 million investment with Lotte Infracell
- First qualification coil produced in November 2025
- New lines handle up to 2,000 mm width and 1.3 mm thickness
- Expected 760,000 kWh annual renewable generation from solar
- Project executed on schedule and on budget
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Constellium completed a
The new finishing lines bring measured incremental capacity and modernized logistics to the Singen site, with edge trimming and packing capable of handling coils up to 2,000 mm wide and 1.3 mm thick. Commissioning finished on schedule and on budget, construction completed in
Key dependencies and risks include successful qualification acceptance by the customer and sustained operational ramp to expected productivity; the plant adds safety features and a solar system expected to generate ~760,000 kWh annually, which will modestly reduce the site carbon footprint. Watch the qualification outcome and initial throughput metrics over the next 3–6 months and any published utilization or qualification milestones through
PARIS, Dec. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) today announced the successful start-up and inauguration of its new finishing lines at its Singen plant in Germany. This milestone marks the completion of the
The project was executed safely, on schedule and on budget. Construction of the new building was completed in April 2025, followed by the installation and commissioning of equipment. In November 2025, the Singen team successfully produced the first coil for qualification with Lotte Infracell, marking the official start of production.
“The start-up of the new finishing lines represents a major achievement for our Singen team and a significant step forward in expanding our production capabilities,” said Matthew Perkins, Business Unit President, Packaging & Automotive Rolled Products. “This investment highlights our ongoing commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and meeting the evolving needs of our customers across the aluminum industry.”
The new facility features state-of-the-art edge trimming and packing lines, supported by dedicated logistics and buffer areas that optimize production flow and material handling. The line processes dimensions up to 2,000 mm widths and 1.3 mm thicknesses. It can handle aluminum coils for different market segments with high productivity.
The installation of a solar power system is expected to generate approximately 760,000 kWh of renewable energy each year, reducing the site’s carbon footprint. The building is also equipped with a fire protection wall separating it from existing facilities and a sprinkler system covering both production and truck loading areas, reflecting Constellium’s strong focus on safety.
“This new capacity reinforces Constellium’s strategic role in supporting the transition to e-mobility and sustainable energy applications,” stated Bernd Honsel, Plant Director Constellium Rolled Products Singen. “This investment strengthens Singen’s position as a center of excellence for high-performance aluminum products,” he continued.
About Constellium
Constellium (NYSE: CSTM) is a global sector leader that develops innovative, value-added aluminum products for a broad scope of markets and applications, including aerospace, packaging and automotive. Constellium generated
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