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Online client newsletter | December 2023

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Fast Lane gives OEMs the edge

ArcelorMittal’s premium sampling and pre-serial production service puts OEMs in the Fast Lane

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New vehicle designs typically take many years to develop before a model becomes available in showrooms. To help carmakers accelerate this process, ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products and ArcelorMittal Downstream Solutions offer an industry leading sampling and pre-serial production service. Known as Fast Lane, the service is available to OEMs worldwide.

ArcelorMittal’s Fast Lane team can quickly deliver steel samples or larger volumes for pre-serial production and prototyping. This allows automakers to assess the appearance, finish, and behaviour of ArcelorMittal’s automotive steel products. OEMs can also test these steels in their own production facilities before finalising material, design, and tool choices. The service is backed by a dedicated team with extensive experience in supporting ArcelorMittal’s automotive and industrial customers.

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Fast Lane customers can sample ArcelorMittal products, and perform pre-serial production testing and prototyping.

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Cédric Bouzar, CEO of ArcelorMittal Downstream Solutions

“Customers who use our Fast Lane premium sampling and pre-serial production service receive steels that have been manufactured at ArcelorMittal’s plants across Europe,” notes Cédric Bouzar, CEO of ArcelorMittal Downstream Solutions.


From samples to large volumes

The steels are typically used by customers in three ways: as samples; in pre-serial production testing; and in prototyping. Samples are used by automakers to assess the look and feel of ArcelorMittal’s automotive offer. Once a grade is selected for further study, ArcelorMittal can provide larger samples for pre-serial production tests and prototyping. The material can be supplied in the form of sheets (A4 samples and rectangular blanks), shaped blanks created using laser cutting, slit coils, or small coils.

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Customers use ArcelorMittal samples to assess products and perform pre-serial production testing and prototyping.

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ArcelorMittal can provide larger samples for pre-serial production tests and prototyping.

“ArcelorMittal’s comprehensive offer of automotive steels and coatings sets us apart from our competition,” says Paul Brettnacher, CMO Automotive, Packaging, Electrical Steels, and Tailored Blanks for ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products. “Through the Fast Lane service, we can offer material in any quality or shape, and in the quantities and dimensions required by our customers.”

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Paul Brettnacher, CMO Automotive, Packaging, Electrical Steels, and Tailored Blanks for ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products

“All of these steels are available with XCarb® green steel certificates, and many are available as XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steels,” says Paul Brettnacher. “XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steels are particularly interesting for automakers who want to reduce the carbon footprint of their vehicles.

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To access the service, customers just need to complete the contact form on the Fast Lane web page. They can also get in touch with their usual ArcelorMittal contact person, explains Cédric Bouzar: “As soon as we receive your enquiry, the Fast Lane team will contact you to discuss details such as delivery dates and specific requests. It couldn’t be easier to accelerate your new vehicle projects and get in the Fast Lane!”



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