Future ready

“We are currently working on setting up the new production lines with the final aim for the higher-end products to be available within two and a half years,” explains Hugues Baudin, Electrical Steels Program Director for the mill.

“The first major milestone comes by H2 2024 when the mill will already be able to supply the standard products.”

ArcelorMittal’s electrical steel customers will have a huge advantage when the investment is complete notes Hugues Baudin: “ArcelorMittal will be the only steelmaker in Europe to operate two primary and two finishing plants able to produce electrical steels. Customers – particularly automakers – will benefit as they have two sources of high-quality electrical steels for their applications.”

Both mills will operate to the same standards, guaranteeing a consistent level of quality. “In terms of complexity, producing one tonne of electrical steel is much more demanding comparing to production of any other type of steel,” says Bernard Legier. “ArcelorMittal will continue to invest in both mills to ensure they remain at the same level. As new electrical steel products are developed, we will take steps to ensure they can be produced at both mills to the same high standard.”