CSTM $17.290 +1.89% Stock Price Contact Search GO ! Menu 08 November 2021 Constellium’s Ravenswood Facility celebrates the restart of its upgraded cold mill with a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Subscribe to our press releases * OK Contact our Press Team Back to all news Previous news Next news Share Send Text size Print Paris, November 8, 2021 – Constellium SE (NYSE: CSTM) celebrated today the restart of its upgraded 144-inch cold rolling mill at its facility in Ravenswood, West Virginia in the presence of Senator Shelley Moore Capito and the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Industrial Policy, Mr. Jesse Salazar. Ravenswood was awarded funding of nearly $9.5 million in 2019 by the U.S. Department of Defense (“DoD”) under the Industrial Base Analysis and Sustainment (IBAS) Program to increase throughput, quality, and performance of cold rolled aluminum. The restart marks completion of the first phase of the project involving a complete teardown of the 1950s era mill to upgrade its mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and process control systems. The team will now focus on the development of prototype manufacturing processes and cold rolled mill products that will be enabled by the advanced capabilities of the upgraded mill. Cold rolling, which compresses and elongates the plate, improves plate flatness and surface characteristics, and adds additional strength to the finished plate. Cold rolled aluminum plate was identified in the 2018 DoD-led Interagency Task Force report as “essential for armoring U.S. ground combat vehicles, constructing Navy ships, and building military aircraft.” “This achievement was made possible by our partnership with the IBAS program and the Department of Defense. It will enable us to produce higher performance and higher quality plate in the volumes needed by the DoD over the next decade,” commented Buddy Stemple, CEO of Constellium Rolled Products Ravenswood. Secretary Salazar agreed, “the restart of the Ravenswood mill adds a new dimension to the supply chain for America’s defense industry, and I am proud of the Ravenswood team for their commitment to our national and economic security.” Constellium’s Ravenswood facility is a leader in defense aluminum production, supplying a broad portfolio of rolled products to the DoD and its partners. With unmatched R&D capabilities and one of the premier aluminum plate lines in North America, Constellium is uniquely positioned to develop and engineer advanced, high-performance armor solutions. Download the press release Download Media contacts Constellium Delphine Dahan-Kocher Corporate Communications U.S. +1 (443) 420 7860 delphine.dahan-kocher@constellium.com Ryan Wentling Investor Relations +1 (443) 988 0600 investor-relations@constellium.com Previous news Next news Top of page About Constellium Constellium (NYSE) 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 €4.9 billion of revenue in 2020. Headquarters Constellium Washington Plaza 40-44 Rue Washington 75008 Paris France Contact us Subscribe to Constellium alerts Enter your e-mail address in order to receive an alert when a News or a Press Release is published OK Constellium websites Constellium Soft Alloys Europe Constellium Hard and Soft Alloys, Czech Republic Copyright © 2021 All rights reserved Contact Sitemap Legal notice Data Protection Policy About Aluminium Aluminium Glossary Integrity hotline By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Reject All Accept All Cookies