Novelis Inc., a sustainable aluminum solutions provider and leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, announced that its Koblenz plant has achieved Bronze status in the international Aero Excellence initiative. This recognition highlights the site’s continuous dedication to elevating production systems, strengthening environmental and security measures, and reinforcing the company’s long-standing pledge to the aerospace industry.
“Achieving Bronze status in the Aero Excellence initiative is a testament to the dedication, expertise and relentless pursuit of excellence of our entire Koblenz team,” said Johan Petry, vice president, sales & marketing, Global Aerospace. This recognition enhances our position as a reliable aerospace partner and our commitment to quality, sustainability and operational excellence. We are proud of this achievement and look forward to progressing further on our Aero Excellence journey.”
Aero Excellence, established by leading European aerospace associations, provides a unified standard for evaluating industrial maturity and supply chain performance across the aerospace segment. The Bronze status certifies the Koblenz plant has successfully completed a rigorous multistage assessment process, which includes a comprehensive self-assessment followed by an independent review conducted by certified assessors. Through the assessment process, the Koblenz site demonstrated that it meets foundational requirements across operational excellence, environmental stewardship and secure digital infrastructure.
Published March 2026
