Constellium supplies auto body sheet for Mercedes C-Class

Constellium is supplying aluminium auto body sheet for the Mercedes-Benz C-Class produced in Europe, China and South Africa and sold around the world.

The sheet material is supplied for the hood, roof, tailgate and fenders of the C-Class model.

Aluminium is a preferred choice to make vehicles lighter and more efficient, and provides numerous additional benefits to enhance vehicle design, durability and safety. For the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, Constellium provides its Surfalex solution for the outer closures to deliver exceptional surface quality for sharp designs as well as to maximize corrosion resistance. For the inner closure parts, Constellium Securalex responds to the most demanding pedestrian safety requirements.

“Constellium and Mercedes-Benz AG share a long history and we are proud to be a global partner on their Mercedes-Benz C-Class,” said Dieter Höll, vice-president of Global Automotive Rolled Products at Constellium. “This project demonstrates our ability to manage complex global programmes by leveraging the expertise and commitment of our technical and customer service teams across multiple markets.”

Auto body sheet solutions for the C-Class are delivered by Constellium’s ASI-certified plant in Neuf-Brisach, France. Constellium also supplies the front crash management system for this car from its plant in Gottmadingen, Germany.

Constellium, a full-service supplier of rolled and extruded aluminium solutions for the global automotive market, supplies aluminium for one in four vehicles produced in Europe and the US.