Metal Trade Show | From Post-Consumer Scrap to Premium Packaging: Constellium’s Aluminium Coils Shine at Crown

Constellium, a global leader in aluminium solutions and recycling, has reached a significant sustainability milestone with the inauguration of its new aluminium recycling centre in Neuf-Brisach. The facility has successfully produced its first batch of aluminium coils primarily made from post-consumer scrap, which has now been certified by Crown, a world leader in metal packaging. The Metal Trade Show highlighted the growing importance of aluminium recycling in today’s industry.

After undergoing rigorous testing at Crown’s manufacturing facilities in France and Spain, the aluminium coils were approved for use in beverage cans. This achievement highlights the shared commitment of both companies to advancing sustainable practices and reducing their environmental impact.

The qualification of Constellium’s coils by Crown represents a major milestone, demonstrating the company’s dedication to providing high-quality recycled aluminium solutions while helping its customers achieve their sustainability goals. The new recycling centre in Neuf-Brisach increases Constellium’s recycling capacity by an additional 130,000 tonnes per year. With this expansion, Constellium’s total global recycling capacity now stands at approximately 735,000 tonnes, spread across its state-of-the-art facilities in Europe and North America.

John Rost, Senior Vice President of Crown Technology, Sustainability & Regulatory Affairs, commented, “We are thrilled with the development of this new recycling centre, which will bring more used beverage can recycling capacity to the market, in line with our ongoing commitment to circularity.”

“Using these coils in our production processes allows us to increase the recycled content in our products and supports the sustainability goals set out in our Twentyby30™ program,” he continued. “Through our value chain partnerships, we continue to work to enhance the can industry’s efforts to improve can collection, including implementing Deposit Return Systems (DRS) in our markets to drive a stronger circular economy.”

Ingrid Joerg, Chief Operating Officer at Constellium, remarked, “By enhancing our recycling capabilities and partnering with trusted companies like Crown, we are making significant strides in reducing carbon emissions and promoting circularity in the packaging sector.”

Crown’s endorsement reflects its commitment to responsible sourcing and aligns with its broader sustainability goals. By integrating recycled aluminium into its production processes, Crown is helping to conserve resources and contribute to global efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the packaging industry.

This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both companies to advance the circular economy, significantly reducing the reliance on primary aluminium production through large-scale recycling initiatives. Further qualifications with additional customers are expected to follow.