Austrian steelmaker Voestalpine AG has announced that it has secured aerospace sector orders worth approximately €1 billion over the next five years through its High Performance Metals Division, marking the largest order volume in this segment in the company’s history.
A significant portion of the contracts has been awarded by Airbus, covering a comprehensive range of services from high-performance materials and complex forgings to global logistics. Production will be carried out at Voestalpine’s facilities in Kapfenberg and Mürzzuschlag in Austria, as well as at its Brazilian subsidiary Villares Metals. This integrated production network supports the company’s ability to deliver advanced materials at scale.
Advanced materials for critical aircraft components
Voestalpine supplies a range of high-performance materials, including bars, sheets, plates and near-net-shape forgings. These materials, such as nickel-based alloys and high-alloy steels, are used in critical aircraft components including fuselages, engines and landing gear, where resistance to extreme temperatures, rotational forces and mechanical stress is essential.
The increase in order volumes is supported by rising demand in the aerospace sector, particularly for short- and medium-haul aircraft. Voestalpine materials are used in major commercial aircraft platforms such as the Airbus A320, A330 and A350 families.
Voestalpine CEO Herbert Eibensteiner stated that the new contracts underline the company’s role as a strategic partner to the global aviation industry. He noted that Voestalpine materials are present in virtually every civil aircraft, highlighting the company’s strong positioning in the sector.