Constellium introduces new alloy, earns award for lightweighting

On July 31, Constellium Automotive Structures announced its new generation of high-strength aluminum 6000-series alloys, Constellium HSA6 TM, to help automakers meet the growing demand for lighter-weight vehicles. Constellium HSA6 is in production for several 2017 and 2018 model year vehicles, including the MINI Countryman.
Also, on July 31, Constellium HSA6 was recognized by the Altair Enlighten Awards for innovation in vehicle lightweighting, receiving the award for Runner Up in the Enabling Technology category. The award was presented at the Center for Automotive Research Management Briefing Seminars in Traverse City.
“It is an honor for Constellium to be celebrated as a leader in technology that helps reduce vehicle weight, said Paul Warton, president of Constellium’s Automotive Structures and Industry business unit.
“As automakers continue to make vehicles lighter and electric vehicles become more prevalent, Constellium is uniquely positioned to offer superior materials, as well as the design, simulation, testing, protyping and production expertise to bring advanced solutions to market.”
In addition to its existing extrusion plants in Europe, Constellium created a new joint venture, Astrex, in Ontario, Canada, to produce its proprietary alloy for components supplied from Constellium’s Automotive Structures plants in North America.
Constellium has 22 manufacturing sites in Europe, North America, and China, including the recently expanded plant at 6331 Schooner Drive in Van Buren Township.