Constellium To Create 150 Jobs in Bartow County

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A global leader and manufacturer of aluminum products for the automotive industry will set up shop in Bartow County.

Constellium is set to create 150 new jobs and an overall investment of $32 million in the local community, Gov. Deal said Tuesday.

“Georgia has a long-standing reputation for attracting leading manufacturers in the automotive industry,” Deal said. “In the last year, we have seen particularly strong growth in this sector with announcements from a variety of heavy-hitting suppliers. Constellium’s decision to locate here will put the company in a position to access this broad network and retain its competitive edge.”

Constellium creates solutions aiming to reduce vehicle mass while advancing safety, comfort and performance. Its portfolio includes advanced crash management systems, other safety components such as side impact beams, front-end structures, lower path energy absorption systems and additional automotive structures.

“Georgia has a strong business climate and an advanced technical education network to provide a skilled workforce for our operations,” said Eric Krepps, vice president and general manager of Constellium Automotive Structures North America. “We are grateful for the warm welcome we have received from the state of Georgia, Bartow County and a number of partners to help achieve our business goals .”

Constellium operates more than 20 manufacturing sites in North America, Europe and Asia. The company’s world-class technology center -- located in Voreppe, France -- is the origin of its advanced aluminum solutions.

This project represents a $20 million investment by Constellium and an additional $12 million investment by developer Seefried Properties, for a total project value of $32 million.

“I want to welcome Constellium to Bartow County and our family of corporate citizens,” said Bartow County Commissioner Steve Taylor. “The automotive sector, which is strategically important here, seems to do well in Bartow County in the midst of so many southeast original equipment manufacturers. We are fortunate to have a company of this caliber investing in our community and in Highland 75 Corporate/Industrial Park.”

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Photo: Production of crash management systems. Credit: Gérard Uféras for Constellium