voestalpine Automotive Components Fontaine has inaugurated a new production hall at its Fontaine facility, marking a major milestone in the strategic transformation of the site under the Automotive Components Group’s RESTART reorganisation programme. The newly commissioned facility spans 3,000 square metres and has been developed to strengthen the company’s assembly operations for European automotive and commercial vehicle customers, particularly in France. Approximately 2,700 square metres of the building has been dedicated to the assembly business, where medium-sized assemblies are produced using advanced manufacturing systems.
Two modern assembly lines are already operational at the site, while a third production system is currently under development. The expansion is expected to significantly enhance production flexibility, operational efficiency and customer responsiveness across the region.
The total investment for the project stands at €5.1 million. As part of its sustainability strategy, the company has also integrated a state-of-the-art photovoltaic system covering 1,800 square metres. The solar installation supports the company’s long-term environmental roadmap and contributes towards reduced carbon emissions across manufacturing operations.
The new facility aligns with the Metal Forming Division’s “CO2untdown to zero” initiative, which aims to achieve net-zero CO2 emissions by 2035. Construction of the facility was completed within a period of just fourteen months.
With the latest expansion, the Fontaine site is expected to play a more strategic role within the global production network of the Automotive Components Group. In addition to increasing manufacturing capacity, the new production hall has been designed to meet high standards of occupational safety, operational reliability and industrial productivity.
The investment has already delivered positive business outcomes for the company. The Fontaine facility recently secured a significant new customer order, reinforcing its competitiveness, technological capabilities and long-term growth potential within the European automotive sector. The expansion also reflects the growing demand for efficient, high-quality automotive component manufacturing solutions as the industry continues to evolve towards more advanced and sustainable mobility platforms.
voestalpine’s Metal Forming Division is a global specialist in advanced steel profiles, precision strip steel products, tubes, formed components and system solutions. The division combines material expertise with advanced processing technologies to support automotive, industrial and infrastructure sectors worldwide.
