Expansion of the rolling mill: Constantia Flexibles focuses on growth at its largest plant worldwide in Austria
€80 million investment strengthens a more sustainable aluminum production in Europe
Vienna/Weinburg, May 8, 2025
Yesterday in Weinburg, Lower Austria, the expansion of the rolling mill at Constantia Flexibles' main plant, Constantia Teich, was officially inaugurated. Among the honored guests were Doris Schmidl, member of the Lower Austrian state parliament, Vice President Chamber of Commerce of Lower Austria (WKNÖ) Thomas Salzer, District Commissioner Josef Kronister, and the mayors of the surrounding municipalities.
This expansion of the rolling mill promotes a more sustainable, local aluminum foil production and strengthens the stability of European supply chains, enabled by the €50 million investment from the world's third-largest manufacturer of flexible packaging. An additional 30 million euros have been invested in a new lacquering line in recent years.
"With this investment, we are making a clear statement for growth, innovation, and sustainability. By expanding the rolling mill, we are increasing aluminum foil production by around 30 percent up to 90,000 tons of aluminum foil per year, making our largest plant in the Group also one of the largest integrated producers in Europe," emphasized Daniel Winkler, EVP Aluminum Division & Group Sustainability at Constantia Flexibles. "At the same time, we are making a significant contribution to decarbonization, avoiding approximately 100,000 tons of CO₂ emissions."
By expanding the rolling mill, we are increasing aluminum foil production by around 30 percent up to 90,000 tons of aluminum foil per year, making our largest plant in the Group also one of the largest integrated producers in Europe.
Constantia Flexibles relies on state-of-the-art technologies from European suppliers for the overall investment. It includes three foil stock furnaces, a rolling station, a separator, three double chamber foil furnaces, the expansion of the high-rack-storage, and a lacquering line. The power supply will be ensured partly by renewable energies, including a large-scale, company-owned photovoltaic system.
Wolfgang Kitzler, Managing Director of Constantia Teich, highlighted the regional significance of the investment: "The expansion of the rolling mill not only strengthens our competitiveness but also the economic location of Lower Austria. We are creating long-term jobs and ensuring an independent, stable supply of high-quality packaging material for the European packaging industry."
"The industry is currently under enormous pressure. That is precisely why it is an important signal that a leading company like Constantia Teich is deciding on this major investment for growth, innovation, and future security. The Chamber of Commerce of Lower Austria is vehemently advocating for improved conditions for the industry – from relief in ancillary wage costs to competitive energy prices", said Thomas Salzer, Vice President Chamber of Commerce of Lower Austria (WKNÖ).
The expansion of the rolling mill enables Constantia Teich to increase its capacities, particularly in strategic growth areas such as coffee capsules, pharmaceutical, and food packaging. The first commercial production has now started.
We are creating long-term jobs and ensuring an independent, stable supply of high-quality packaging material for the European packaging industry.
The inauguration ceremony
About us
Constantia Teich, a part of the Constantia Flexibles Group, is a leader in the European flexible packaging industry, supplying the food, confectionery, and pharmaceutical sectors. As the world's largest manufacturer of yogurt lids, the company holds a top position in the market. Within the Group, Constantia Teich is the largest plant, providing sister companies with raw materials. The company covers the entire value chain – from rolling to printing and finishing to the final product. With around 1,000 employees in production, administration, and its own Research and Development center, Constantia Teich is the largest employer in the Pielachtal region of Lower Austria.
Constantia Flexibles is the world’s third-largest producer of flexible packaging. Based on the guiding principle of ‘People, Passion, Packaging’, over 11,080* employees manufacture tailor-made packaging solutions at 45* sites in 19* countries. Many international companies and local market leaders from the consumer and pharma industries choose the more sustainable and innovative products of Constantia Flexibles. Sustainability is a top priority in product development at Constantia Flexibles: the company was rated Level A- by Climate Change Leadership (CDP) in 2023 and Platinum by EcoVadis in 2024.
*incl. JV in India
