Framatome and Naval Group signed a multi-year contract for Framatome to manufacture forgings for the two K22 nuclear boilers of the PA-NG aircraft carrier. Framatome will make the parts at Le Creusot over five years and deliver them to Naval Group sites in Nantes-Indret and Cherbourg.

Framatome has ramped up production of replacement component parts at its Le Creusot forge in France, starting forging of shells for replacement steam generators on 28 October 2020. Production follows validation of qualifications by the French nuclear regulator ASN.

Constellium agreed to supply Czech aerosol maker Moravia Cans, which packages Unilever's Dove antiperspirants, with aluminium alloy from its Neuf-Brisach site in France.

Harsco Metals & Minerals renewed and extended two existing contracts and was awarded four new logistics and packaging contracts with ArcelorMittal Atlantique & Lorraine across six downstream sites in France. The six-year contracts took effect immediately.