ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products

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4 Electrifying efficiency 10 Steel Envelope leads to success 15 Keeping our canned food safe 18 Hybrid vehicles get S-in motion® weight savings ContentsContents 04 ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks goes 16 Transforming ef ciency 4 Electrifyingthe efficiency extra mile 18 Hybrid vehiclesImproved grain get oriented S-in motion electrical® steels meet 2015 energy effi ciency targets. New Newinvestments partnership to keep sees pace ArcelorMittal with weight savings carmakers. electrical steels included in world’s most New study demonstrates lightweight advanced modelling tool. potential of advanced steels in hybrid vehicles.

06 Going orange, staying green! 18 Increasing the life and load capacity 6 New resourcesArcelorMittal help Europe customers brands coils infind the 20 Quality ofand heavy sustainability equipment guaranteed new livery. right steel ArcelorMittalGranite® pre-painted promotes full steels and forglobal outdoor offer for yellow and green good Discover and explore our new product applications qualify for ECCA Premium® manufacturers. catalogue. label. Find the right product with Steel Advisor.

07 VAMA inaugurates landmark 19 Meeting the world’s need for energy automotive steel plant 8 Investing in the future of steel 21 HarmonyOil onand gas:the from seas steel to solutions. New Wecontinuous continuously annealing invest line to rollsimprove out ArcelorMittal logistics and steels help STX fi rst thecoil inenergy China. efficiency and environmental France meet demanding schedule. performance of our mills.

08 In the same boat! 20 Steel can, and does! 10 ImpressiveArcelorMittal steels Europe transform presents complete 22 SecuringArcelorMittal’s Europe’s steels energy for beverage supply cans shipbuildingour built offer environmentat SMM. lowerArcelorMittal costs and improve to supply sustainability. over 375,000 A new look for waste and energy plant. tonnes of steel for pipelines which will Granite® HDX allows Arcus College safeguard region’s access to natural gas. to reach for the sky. Granite® Impression gives new life to St Bartholomew’s church. 11 ArcelorMittal to launch new toolbox 22 Excelling in pre-painted steel 15 Keepingfor our architects canned food safe 23 Into deeperArcelorMittal waters strengthens involvement with ECCA. SteelSteels Envelope for packagingshowcases keep a selection food nutritious of New technology generates energy from our aestheticand tasty steels for longer. for construction. floating wind turbines.

12 Aluzinc® stars in  agship of French sport 24 Making it easier to put the right steel 16 ExtendingThe prestigiouslifting capacity metal coating and for reach 24 In the FASTin the lane right place prestigious projects. New high strength grades for yellow and OnlineArcelorMittal Automotive selected Product as Catalogue Steel partner for green goods give OEMs the strength to getsnew a complete VW supplier revamp. programme. innovate.

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2 Update l Client magazine l May 2016 EN_Update_nov 2014.indd 2 19/11/14 17:01 Opinion Why the circular economy matters

Many steel industry observers have been quick to speculate whether steel has a future in Europe, given the many challenges we face today. Unlike some, I don’t just believe that the steel industry has a future in Europe, I believe that having a strong European steel industry is vital to the future of manufacturing here in Europe.

Each edition of Update features an article Without a highly efficient and innovative Europe’s steel industry has a major part to from an ArcelorMittal opinion leader. steel sector, European industry would be at play in the circular economy. Thanks to its In this issue we hear from Geert Van a significant disadvantage compared with unique properties and 100% recyclability, Poelvoorde, CEO of ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products and president of the other regions. If steel production moves steel is fundamental to the closed loop European Steel Association (EUROFER). outside Europe we would lose control of approach of the circular economy, which the supply chain, meaning that quality includes the production, consumption, cannot be guaranteed. re-use and recycling of materials. The concept of the circular economy also This does not need to happen, if the right includes an industry’s wider value to measures are put in place to protect society. In the case of steel, every euro steelmaking. I believe that the European of demand for steel products creates steel industry’s future should be built additional demand worth €3.10 to society, on two foundations: innovation, and of which €2.10 goes to other suppliers. recognising steel’s central role in the This powerful leverage arises from long circular economy which includes the value chains across a range of economic production, consumption, re-use and activities including transport, construction, recycling of materials. automotive, aeronautics, and electronics.

The European steel industry is a major The EU’s legislative proposal – the so called innovator. Across ArcelorMittal we employ ‘Circular Economy package’ - supports 1,300 researchers who work on innovation the introduction of new definitions which every single day. For example, we work clarify the value of various recovery with our automotive partners for years operations along the waste hierarchy. Using before a car goes into production. In those definitions, we can see that making

fact, thanks to world-class R&D we steel produces around 0.86 tonnes of CO2 co-design and engineer cars together per tonne on a life-cycle basis. That’s 57%

with automotive companies. In 2015, we below the two tonnes of CO2 generated invested more than US$200m in research if a tonne of steel was never recycled. and development, around 80% of which With recycling rates in Europe above 85% was dedicated to Europe. in most sectors, factoring this type of information into decision making will help But innovation isn’t just about making new drive demand for steel long into the future, grades of steel - our production processes as customers increasingly make decisions are also continually being improved to that consider the carbon footprint of what make them more efficient, leading to a they are buying. dramatic increase in the productivity of Europe’s steel industry in the last five years. The statistics strongly support steel as a At the same time we have continued to sustainable material for the future. As well reduce our impact on the environment as producing strong, sustainable steel for and find new and beneficial uses for our our customers we, as ArcelorMittal Europe, by-products. must continue to spread the message that steel innovation, and the central role of And this is where the second foundation for steel in the circular economy, are key to the the future of European steel – recognising long-term future of our industry. steel’s role in the circular economy – comes into play. Geert Van Poelvoorde

Update l Client magazine l May 2016 3 © Machmedia Electrifying efficiency New partnership sees ArcelorMittal electrical steels included in world’s most advanced modelling tool

As one of the world’s leading suppliers of electrical steels, ArcelorMittal electromagnetic, thermal, and mechanical has recently partnered with JMAG – a very advanced software modelling aspects of machines. This allows tool for electrical machines developed by Japan’s JSOL Corporation. manufacturers to create compact machines The partnership will ensure machine manufacturers have access to with higher power density. the latest data on ArcelorMittal’s fully processed electrical steels, enabling them to create more efficient and compact motors. Data on magnetic and electrical fields, stress distribution, vibration, and a range Demand for highly efficient electrical it is not always easy for them to obtain of other criteria can be analysed. “You can motors is growing rapidly. The main drivers the latest data,” notes Yusaku Suzuki, even integrate the control mechanisms behind this growth are increased demand marketing manager at JMAG. “Now all required to drive the machine into the for electric vehicles and new regulations manufacturers can access the ArcelorMittal JMAG modelling tool. Using other software, on machine efficiency. To achieve these information they need and use it to this step has to be done manually,” explains targets, a complete redesign of electrical perform simulations.” Sigrid Jacobs, electrical steels portfolio machines is necessary. This includes new director for ArcelorMittal Global R&D. geometries, new materials, and new types JMAG selected ArcelorMittal as a partner of machine. due to our advanced research work, Collaboration announced especially in modelling finite elements at CWIEME ArcelorMittal data available analysis. “ArcelorMittal’s geographical The collaboration between ArcelorMittal for simulations presence is also important for us, especially and JMAG was announced at the CWIEME In the past, new electrical machines were in the development of electrical vehicles,” coil winding expo held in Berlin during developed using a series of mathematical explains Dr Yamada, product leader for May 2016. ArcelorMittal’s booth featured calculations which were proven by JMAG. “ArcelorMittal’s electrical steels posters showing calculation examples, prototyping. The higher the precision of the are primarily produced in Europe, where and the beneficial effect of ArcelorMittal’s calculations, the fewer prototypes were electric vehicle development is proceeding electrical steels on machine efficiency. needed to achieve the final design. very quickly. Through our partnership, During a conference presentation, JMAG JMAG can offer the most advanced and also unveiled its latest technical assistance The JMAG suite of software facilitates accurate level of simulation for hybrid and for electrical machine modelling. these calculations and reduces the number fully electric vehicles.” of prototypes required. “Advanced material “JMAG provides very advanced technical as- information enables our customers to make JMAG includes many modules and features sistance for modelling,” notes Sigrid Jacobs. successful and accurate simulations, but which allow designers to analyse the “It can simulate both the magnetic and

4 Update l Client magazine l May 2016 Improved mechanical stress calculations in JMAG allow designers to create smaller electrical machines © ArcelorMittal 2016

Example of a motor model created in the JMAG software © ArcelorMittal 2016

iCARe® electrical Non-oriented (NO) offer steels for mobility mechanical behaviour of an electrical steel in a machine. But it can also account for the ArcelorMittal’s non-oriented fully While JMAG now includes details of ­ effects of manufacturing on the electrical processed electrical steels have Mittal’s fully processed grades, our range of steel. That way the OEM knows how the real guaranteed magnetic properties which electrical steels is far more extensive. machine will behave during use.” meet or exceed the requirements of EN 10106:2015. We also offer a iCARe® is ArcelorMittal’s dedicated range Fostering communication fully processed high frequency grade of electrical steels for mobility solutions. Information on ArcelorMittal’s fully with guaranteed magnetic properties Produced at ArcelorMittal Saint-Chély processed electrical steels was added to in accordance with EN 10303:2015. d’Apcher (France), the range includes: JMAG on 1 May 2016. “Customers with a This norm defines standards for thin • iCARe® Save: steels with very low losses. JMAG licence can access this information electrical steels used at frequencies • iCARe® Torque: steels with high now,” notes Sigrid Jacobs. “They can then above 100 Hz. permeability. contact us for additional information or • iCARe® Speed: steels for high-speed support.” ArcelorMittal’s complete NO offer rotors. includes low alloy grades which have Dr Yamada believes this will foster excellent magnetic permeability, ArcelorMittal is already working with communication between machine thermal conductivity, and punchability. OEMs on the second generation of iCARe® engineers and ArcelorMittal’s R&D We also offer alloyed grades with grades which are tailor-made to meet specialists: “JMAG creates a community of very low losses, even at higher OEM requirements. Many of these new users who have a lot of ideas for improving frequencies. A wide range of coatings electrical steels will start to appear in electrical machines. We recommend our are available, allowing manufacturers production vehicles around the end of the customers make direct contact with to enhance punchability, reduce inter- decade. ArcelorMittal will add the most ArcelorMittal to discuss these concepts.” laminar losses,­ and improve corrosion promising solutions to our catalogue of ­protection. electrical steels in the near future, enabling OEMs to develop the next generation of highly efficient electrical mobility solutions. More info: More info: More info:

jmag-international.com industry.arcelormittal.com/ automotive.arcelormittal.com/icare electricalsteels

Update l Client magazine l May 2016 5 New resources help customers find the right steel Discover and explore our new product catalogue

ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products has recently updated its entire Direct contact with experts online catalogue for industrial applications. This includes hot and cold ArcelorMittal’s Global R&D teams and rolled, enamelled, electrical, organic, and metallic coated steels and product specialists are available to plates. The revamped product catalogue gives customers access to the answer your questions or work with you technical information they need to make informed decisions about our to co-engineer your next generation of steels and solutions. And we’ve incorporated customer feedback to products. “There is a form at the end of ensure that information is as clear and easy to understand as possible. each data sheet which puts customers in direct contact with the experts,” says Alain Parent. “ArcelorMittal is at the forefront The catalogue includes all steels and ‘AM FCE’ stands for added value in Europe when it comes to technical coatings which have proven themselves As well as products which meet the assistance, so contact us today to find out in long-term use – a range ArcelorMittal minimum standards and norms, the how we can help.” Europe – Flat Products can guarantee. product catalogue includes a selection Each is listed with details of its advantages, of steels which bear the ArcelorMittal The selection guide from the previous applications, brand correspondence, quality label. You can easily recognise product catalogue has been replaced with dimensions, mechanical properties, them as the product name is a completely new tool – Steel Advisor (see chemical composition and much more. followed by the letters ‘AM FCE’. This next page). The product catalogue search “Brand new products are only added once ArcelorMittal quality label ensures that engine has been overhauled, allowing we have verified that they are robust,” the properties of the product exceed customers to do a text query to find the explains Alain Parent who manages the the minimum European standard. exact product they require. “Once you’ve product catalogue. found the data sheets of your choice, you For each steel grade, the full can download a PDF of your own personal Existing product sheets in the catalogue dimensional feasibility is included in catalogue to share with customers or are updated whenever there are major the product catalogue. “It’s important colleagues,” notes Alain Parent. developments notes Alain: “As we are to note that this is just a snapshot of constantly reviewing and improving our what is available,” notes Alain Parent. offer, we ask our customers to always “Developments in mill flexibility enable check the online product sheet for the us to modify the dimensional range More info most up-to-date technical data. For of our products constantly. If you example, when a new standard for hot dip have a requirement that is not listed, The ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products’ galvanisation (EN 10346) was published check with your local ArcelorMittal catalogue is available in English, French, recently, all of the data sheets for our commercial and Client Technical German, and Spanish. It can be accessed at: metallic coated products were updated.” Support (CTS) teams.” industry.arcelormittal.com/catalogue

6 Update l Client magazine l May 2016 Find the right product © Aware with Steel Advisor

To support our new product catalogue, ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products has launched Steel Advisor for Industry. This new online product selection guide helps our customers to find the right steel solution for their applications. Steel Advisor is available as an app (for both iOS and Android devices) or it can be accessed from the industry.arcelormittal.com website.

With Steel Advisor, customers can locate You can locate information quickly through the latest information on ArcelorMittal’s the intuitive menu. A list of the best-in- wide selection of steels for eight very class ArcelorMittal solutions is also shown diverse industrial sectors including: for each application. Colour and aspect search criteria Building and construction The app also features a palette selector for applications where colour or surface aspect are important. This includes many Domestic appliances of ArcelorMittal’s products for building and construction or home appliances such as the Granite® and Estetic® ranges. A project More info Electrical machines gallery is available to inspire product designers and specifiers such as architects. industry.arcelormittal.com/industry/ app/steeladvisor Energy “Steel Advisor is the easiest way for ArcelorMittal’s industry customers to find the exact steel solution they are looking Download the App: Industrial equipment for,” says Tabrez Ahmad, product marketing lead for hot and cold rolled products.

Infrastructure “At their fingertips they have all the information they need to find the best- in-class products and coatings for their Shipbuilding application,” notes André Lavaud, who is responsible for coated products. “And we have new content and features to be added Yellow and green goods in the coming months.” Apple App Store Google Play Store

Update l Client magazine l May 2016 7 A new water distillation column at ArcelorMittal Fos-sur-Mer has reduced H2S levels. Investing in the future of steel

ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products is constantly working to improve the energy increase the level of coke oven gas de- efficiency and environmental performance of our mills. Over the past year we sulfurisation. have completed major projects to reduce emissions of dust, NOx and SOx, and to use waste gases to generate energy. The following stories provide an overview Improvements were required as of some of the investments which have been finalised over the past year. ArcelorMittal Fos-sur-Mer aims to increase production to more than 4.5 million tonnes ISO 50001 certification Sites that are not yet engaged in the per year in the near future. Once fully builds on Energize gains ISO 50001 certification process, such as implemented, the changes will ensure The 2012-2014 Energize programme aimed our French plant in Dunkirk, have launched the mill meets local and European targets to identify and reduce energy losses at internal energy audits. “Our teams are cur- for NOx and dust emissions when the ­ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products mills. rently collecting data on our energy use,” production increase occurs. Following on from this successful programme, explains Thierry Scherpereel, manager of most mills have launched new projects to energy efficiency at ArcelorMittal Dunkirk. The Mistral project, which began in 2014, develop an energy management system in “This will allow the mill to work with local will improve waste gas circulation at the accordance with the ISO 50001 standard. energy and process experts to find ways to sinter plant, saving fuel and reducing CO2 use energy more efficiently.” emissions. “The field works started in In 2015 we certified our first ISO 50001 January 2015 and will take 16 months,” integrated mills in France (Fos-sur-Mer), ArcelorMittal Fos-sur-Mer explains Bernard Brun, the mill’s environ- Spain (Asturias), and Romania (Galati). improves waste gas management mental manager. “We will complete final They joined sites in Germany ( and ArcelorMittal’s Fos-sur-Mer mill completed optimisation by the third quarter of 2016. Eisenhüttenstadt) and (Katowice a number of investments to improve Annual gains from the Mistral project are and Krakow) which had already received waste gas management in 2015. The estimated at €7.5 million.” this accreditation. Other mills, including three projects, which collectively cost over Ostrava in the Czech Republic, are €40 million to implement, will significantly Low NOx burners were installed on the expected to be certified during 2016. reduce NOx and dust emissions, and mill’s second walking beam furnace (WBF)

8 Update l Client magazine l May 2016 during 2015. The same type of burners were installed on WBF 1 during 2014. The improvements have reduced NOx emissions by 30%. Further reductions are anticipated when burners on the third WBF are replaced in 2019.

Fos-sur-Mer also implemented a project to de-sulfurise coke oven gas. Changes included installing a new hydrogen sulphide

(H2S) column, a new de-acidifier column to produce enriched ammonia, and an increase in water cooling capacity. Implemented during 2015, the changes have seen the sulphur content of coke oven gas fall by around 30 percent. ArcelorMittal Galati improves energy profile During 2015, ArcelorMittal Galati Turbo blower parts waiting to be installed at ArcelorMittal Galati. completed two investment projects which have reduced energy use and increased than a year,” says Norel Corneliu Jantea, was acquired by ArcelorMittal in energy generation. The projects have energy project manager. 2003. The changes have required seen the installation of a new variable large investments to improve the frequency drive (VFD) exhaust motor on During 2015, ArcelorMittal Galati also environmental profile of the mill. In BOF 1, and the revamping of two turbo redesigned the air flow of two turbo 2015, ArcelorMittal Ostrava completed blowers and a generator. blowers on blast furnace 5. A turbo two major programmes to limit dust emissions and improve the performance of the energy generating boilers.

“The mill is located in an area of the Czech Republic which has a high concentration of industrial businesses,” explains PhDr. Barbora Černá Dvořáková, head of communications. “The major concern locally is dust.”

ArcelorMittal Ostrava implemented 13 separate projects to reduce dust, almost all relating to fugitive dust which enters the atmosphere during material handling operations. The €119 million programme also received support from the as it will ensure ArcelorMittal Ostrava goes well beyond the requirements of the Industry Emissions Directive (IED). (The plant initially complied with the IED more than four years ahead New fluid boiler being installed at ArcelorMittal Ostrava. of schedule.) It was the first time a private company in the Czech Republic The quickest project was the installation generator, powered by steam produced had received this type of funding. of a new VFD motor which took just with blast furnace gas, was included in three weeks. The existing exhaust the redesign and now produces up to Another major programme has motor consumed between 2.2 and 5,000 MWh of electricity. The changes improved boiler efficiency, reducing 2.4 megawatts (MW) of electricity will reduce the mill’s energy costs and emissions of NOx and SOx. NOx per hour. By contrast, the new VFD environmental footprint. Total cost of emissions have been cut by half, motor only runs at high capacity during this project was €8.25 million. and SOx emissions reduced by 75 blowing, reducing energy consumption percent. Four existing coke-fired to 0.7 MW/h. “This investment has led Greening ArcelorMittal Ostrava boilers have been replaced by a single to significant drop in energy use and ArcelorMittal Ostrava has undergone fluidised bed boiler which cost over emissions and will be paid back in less a major transformation since it €55 million to install.

Update l Client magazine l May 2016 9 Steel Envelope Kitisrivoraphanh Rithideth © Granite® HDS is a perfect solution for leads to success industrial and marine locations.

Putting ArcelorMittal products in architects’ hands results in new look for waste and energy plant

The Sittomat incineration and waste disposal plant in Toulon (France) Granite® HDS offers very good corrosion generates steam and energy from household rubbish, providing electricity and UV resistance as it is designed for use and heating to the nearby community. In July 2013, the plant’s owners in cladding and roofing applications. It is also decided to replace the existing zinc roof and facade cladding which was aging easy to form. As part of ArcelorMittal’s rapidly due to the local marine environment. But in May 2015, ArcelorMittal Nature range, all Granite® products are Europe – Flat Products presented its Steel Envelope to the director of the free of hexavalent chromium and heavy company responsible for the renovation – and everything changed! metals. “I was surprised and pleased that Granite® HDS from ArcelorMittal could be During the meeting with Vinci’s director Strength and coating make the answer for such a curved roof, which Pierre Bourgoin, the ArcelorMittal team Granite® HDS the right choice I originally imagined in another material,” demonstrated our innovative steel While Granite® HDS was not said Thomas Fogacci from FOGACCI + solutions for roofs and facades. Following his initial choice of material, the FOGACCI ARCHITECTES who designed the a discussion about the Sittomat plant, architect was quickly convinced renovation. Pierre Bourgoin and his team expressed by the steel’s thick paint coating an interest in realising the 8,000 square which includes a 15 micron primer Short timeframe, quick response metre roof of the Sittomat plant in and 20 micron top coat. Granite® In June 2015, Vinci (who is usually our Granite® HDS. The architect’s original HDS was lighter and much more customer’s customer) placed an order plan had been to fabricate the roof in cost effective than zinc. The use of directly with ArcelorMittal for 80 tonnes of zinc. Offered with a double-sided 35 Granite® HDS allowed Vinci to realise Granite® HDS, with first deliveries required micron organic coating, Granite® HDS the architect’s detailed curved roof in July. Due to the tight timeframe for the was a perfect solution for the industrial design thanks to its double-sided project, 2.5 tonnes of the Granite® HDS site and marine location. coating and strength. coils were delivered from ArcelorMittal

10 Update l Client magazine l May 2016 More info: industry.arcelormittal.com/ steelenvelope © Rithideth Kitisrivoraphanh Rithideth ©

The curved roof of the Sittomat incineration and waste disposal plant takes shape.

of the order. “ArcelorMittal demonstrated Products. “Steel, and especially our leadership and closely monitored our Granite® HDS, was an out-of-the-box specific needs – especially in terms of solution for this project, but one that delivery time, flexibility, and product would not have come to the architect’s quality,” noted Yann Lambert, manager of attention without Steel Envelope. the Sittomat project for Vinci. The success of the project shows the strength of Steel Envelope, and that Final deliveries of steel were made by great teamwork inside ArcelorMittal ArcelorMittal in late September 2015. Europe makes it possible to do something Work on the roof and facade of the differently, positively and quickly, even in Sittomat plant was finished by November, the current economic environment.” © Rithideth Kitisrivoraphanh Rithideth ©

This industrial facility gets a clean modern look thanks to Granite® HDS.

Atlantique and Lorraine (Montataire, France) to the Sittomat plant in Toulon. This was the first time ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products has had to deliver material straight to a construction site. Once onsite, the coils were converted to roof profiles in an innovative mobile unit operated by a sub-contractor to Triverio Construction.

By using the portable profiling unit, the project team saved valuable time and money as there was no need to use a specialised profiler. Panels could be erected just after profiling, allowing Vinci to closely control the quality and technical aspects of the profiles. This was particularly important due to the curved shape of the roof. The environmental impact of the project was Kitisrivoraphanh Rithideth © also lowered as the Granite® HDS did not The use of steel allowed the renovation to proceed quickly. need to be sent to Triverio’s plant in Italy for processing, and then back to Toulon. in time for winter. The traditional panels for Steel Envelope is continuing to help the building’s facade were processed and ArcelorMittal teams around Europe The high complexity of the project and delivered by our customer Bacacier. promote our extensive range of the innovative design meant a number aesthetic products to architects, of changes were made to the order Creating dialogue with architects contractors, design offices, and during construction. These changes “This project shows that it is possible construction companies. It has created required flexibility from ArcelorMittal’s to promote steel successfully to key a direct dialogue between steelmaker entire organisation. The customer was players in the building process including and key players in the building process extremely pleased with ArcelorMittal’s architects, contractors, and design and enabled ArcelorMittal to gain a quick response times, flexibility, sharp price, offices,” notes Gilles Lacroix, key account good understanding of the problems product quality, and the overall handling manager for ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat they face.

Update l Client magazine l May 2016 11 The Arcus campus is formed as a Venetian square and features Granite® HDX throughout. Impressive steels transform our built environment

ArcelorMittal’s Granite® range of steels for facade and roofing solutions is available in an amazing array of colours and textures. Colours can even be tailor-made to transform our built environment into a work of art. As they are part of our Nature range and ECCA Premium® certified, you can be assured that ArcelorMittal’s Granite® products are free of harmful chemicals and heavy metals. Good for the environment, good for life. Granite® HDX allows Arcus College to reach for the sky

Arcus College in Heerlen (the Netherlands) IAA Architecten initially designed the Guarantee unmatched by provides vocational training for up to 4,000 building to be completed in a gold- alternative materials students each year. The College completed coloured aluminium facade which is Granite® HDX comes with a guarantee construction of its new campus using highly fashionable, but actually found of up to 35 years thanks to its 55 micron Granite® HDX from ArcelorMittal Europe everywhere across the Netherlands. coating. “This guarantee was highly – Flat Products. By utilising Granite® HDX, Instead Jack Muller BV, a leading steel attractive to both IAA Architecten and the the architect achieved the unique service centre in the Netherlands, customer, and could not be matched by the combination of colour and finish the proposed a truly unique solution proposed aluminium solution,” notes Anita customer required, but at a significantly – ArcelorMittal’s Granite® HDX in a van Stiphout, commercial manager at Jack lower cost. champagne-gold finish. Muller BV which sourced the Granite® HDX

12 Update l Client magazine l May 2016 The champagne-gold colour of the Granite® HDX Photography: ©Little Planet was specially created for Arcus. coils from ArcelorMittal and cut them into reaching for the sky, emphasising the expensive, but the Granite® HDX solution sheets. Jack Muller BV then sent the cut strength and height of the buildings.” The we suggested was more cost effective.” sheets to ZND Nedicom who arranged for lines also give the panels uniformity, further them to be finished in Germany. reinforcing the cohesive look across the Living colour adds complexity entire site. Colour flexibility was also very important Each panel was created in a complex for the architect. The champagne-gold pressing operation. “The architect chose Another factor that swung the decision in colour used to coat the Granite® HDX this look to create a unique design,” says favour of Granite® HDX was cost, explains changes subtly in different lights, adding Jack Muller, director and owner of Jack Coen van Gorp, key account manager for complexity to the building facade. “It’s a Muller BV. “It was created in a single step ArcelorMittal in the Netherlands: “Normally living colour, not a flat metallic surface,” by a specialised company in Germany. when someone proposes an alternative notes Glenn Muller, chief technical officer The resulting long lines look like they are material to an architect it is more at Jack Muller. “The colour had to be created by ArcelorMittal, so it is completely unique and makes the Arcus College campus stand out. The architect and builder ZND Nedicom only approved the finish after the third colour match.”

“Everyone is impressed by the colour and the material,” notes Coen van Gorp. “That was only possible thanks to the magnificent teamwork between all parties involved.” It’s a sentiment that is echoed by Glenn Muller: “The architect would not have opted for Granite® HDX without the support of ArcelorMittal, Jack Muller BV, and ZND Nedicom. We are very proud to have been involved in creating such a beautiful, practical, and durable building.” Each panel was formed in a complex pressing operation to create long, clean lines.

Update l Client magazine l May 2016 13 © Kurp-dach

St Bartholomew’s in Troszyn (Poland) features a new Granite® Impression roof.

Granite® Impression gives new life to St Bartholomew’s church

Granite® Impression from ArcelorMittal Finishes inspired by Nature Z275. Almost 12 tonnes of S250 was Europe – Flat Products has been used to Developed specifically for roofing and supplied in coils 0.6 mm thick and create the new roof of St Bartholomew’s facade applications, Granite® Impression 1,250 mm wide. Around 4 tonnes of fieldstone church in Troszyn (Poland). provided the perfect combination of S320 was supplied in coils 0.7 mm The organic coated steel was selected aesthetics and functionality for this thick and 1,222 mm wide. to replace the existing roof which had sensitive roof renovation project. It is deteriorated significantly. available in five different finishes which The roofing profiles were are inspired by elements from nature manufactured by Kurp-dach and ArcelorMittal’s Granite® Impression – including: Agate, Cloudy, Elephant, then transported to the site. Granite® Brown Agate was chosen for the new Snake and Wood. All colours are stable Impression has been specially roof due to its authentic look, excellent over time thanks to the excellent developed for deep drawing into the corrosion resistance, light weight, and low UV resistance (RUV4) of Granite® most extreme profiles without any cost compared to traditional solutions such Impression. With its brownish-red damage. This ensured the panels used as copper or clay tiles. It has a 35 micron shade, Granite® Impression – Brown on St Bartholomew’s roof could be coating and is offered with an automatic Agate includes polished patterns which formed without affecting the paint guarantee of up to 15 years. imitate the surface of copper, but at a layer. significantly lower cost. Granite® Impression is unique in Europe The solution was selected by Kurp-dach, thanks to its aesthetic characteristics. a local Polish fabricator of steel roofs It was recently certified with the and long-time ArcelorMittal customer. ECCA Premium® label, a quality and ArcelorMittal supplied Kurp-dach with sustainability certification which is almost 16 tonnes of Granite® Impression awarded by the European Coil Coating – Brown Agate steel. Association (ECCA). The ECCA Premium® label gives users of pre- Flexible paint system painted steel a guarantee that the

© Kurp-dach simplifies forming product has been made to the highest Granite® Impression is suitable for deep Two different metallic substrates possible standards and with respect to drawing into the most extreme profiles. were utilised: S250 Z275 and S320 the environment, people, and health.

14 Update l Client magazine l May 2016 Keeping our canned food safe Steels for packaging keep food nutritious and tasty for longer

In 2014, European consumers purchased more than 68 billion metal packages containing everything from food to health and beauty products. This figure is expected to increase by five billion units by 2018. One of the most popular segments is processed food where steel is the leading material, accounting for 70% of all packaging containing fruit and vegetables, fish and seafood, and pet food. There are good reasons why consumers are making this choice – steel simply protects food better than other materials. It’s also very cost-effective for food producers, and 100% recyclable.

Research carried out in 2015 by the SGS Protecting today, Fresenius Institute (Germany) has shown preserving tomorrow that the vitamin and mineral content of Steel offers a perfect solution to food canned vegetables are just as high as that waste and food security. Fruit and Every part of a metal can is recycled, making steel of freshly cooked vegetables. The study vegetables are typically canned within the most recycled packaging material in Europe. also showed that steel cans help to retain three hours of being harvested, limiting product freshness and flavour for up to spoilage. Once canned, the contents are three years, and without the need for protected against light, air, and liquids added preservatives or refrigeration. by the steel. This protects the nutritional value of the contents and prolongs shelf Complete offer for food packaging life. Steel packaging is also impact- and ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products puncture-resistant in the supply chain has a complete range of steels for food and single portion dispensing options are packaging. Our offer includes Creasteel®, widely used. This reduces product loss a new line used to create eye-catching and consumer waste even further. drawn cans. We also offer Maleïs®, a state-of-the-art steel specifically designed Steel is also the easiest packaging for use with easy-open ends. The higher material to recycle, and the most strength and elongation of Maleïs® recycled packaging material in Europe. improves the consumer’s experience. As a permanent material, steel can be recycled over and over again without Steel preserves the nutritional By working closely with can makers, Arcelor­ losing any of its properties. That makes value of canned food. Mittal is able to answer their demands for steel packaging an ideal solution for a lightweight steel cans which are affordable circular economy. to produce. Steel food cans are now 46% lighter than they were 30 years ago.

We also help can producers to make life easier for consumers by More info: improving packaging convenience with solutions such as easy-open ends and Visit our dedicated steels for packaging microwavable containers which go website for more information about our directly from oven to table. offer. You can also find out more about

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Update l Client magazine l May 2016 15 PALFINGER AG ©

Palfinger specialises in maritime Extending lifting and mobile lifting solutions capacity and reach New high strength grades for yellow and green goods give OEMs the strength to innovate

Palfinger is already a leading supplier of mobile and maritime lifting the use of high strength steels such as solutions, and a long-term ArcelorMittal customer in Europe. But new ArcelorMittal’s Amstrong® Ultra range. products from ArcelorMittal are helping Palfinger develop innovative Amstrong® Ultra grades start at 650 MPa, cranes which can reach further and lift heavier loads. The company has rising to 1,100 MPa for the latest ultra high recently tested new grades in our Amstrong® Ultra range of high strength strength grades. steels which are specifically designed for yellow and green goods. Palfinger has recently completed testing “Innovation is critical to the success of cranes significantly over the past decade. of Amstrong® Ultra 900 and 960. “These our business,” explains Palfinger’s global In 2006, Palfinger cranes had an average grades are produced by very few mills in strategic purchasing manager. “We are the of 4.8 booms – the arms that allow the the world,” notes the Palfinger purchasing market leader and we need to adapt our crane to reach higher or further. By 2016 manager. “It was a typical technical offer to maintain that leadership position.” this figure had risen to between 6.8 and project for us. We tested our laser 8 booms per crane. cutting, folding, and bending operations Increased reach leads to success on the trial pieces ArcelorMittal supplied, Palfinger’s ability to innovate has seen This increase has been achieved through and then exchanged our experiences with the company increase the reach of its improved design, made possible by the steelmaker.”

16 Update l Client magazine l May 2016 New steels allow profile innovation ArcelorMittal steels are only utilised at stringent control of the metallurgical The higher strength of the 900 and 960 Palfinger’s European plants. The company process and parameters at the hot strip MPa grades has enabled the Palfinger has manufacturing sites worldwide mill,” explains Dirk Sauer, ArcelorMittal’s team to develop a new profile for booms and would like to take advantage of business development manager for yellow as Palfinger’s purchasing manager explains: ArcelorMittal’s global footprint where and green goods. “The homogeneous “The existing profile had six edges per possible. “It is important for us to have mechanical properties over the length of boom, but the new profile now has 13. This a local steel supplier,” says the Palfinger the coil enable customers to adjust their is closer to a perfect circle and will give our purchasing manager. “We’re working with machines and tools for the first sheet, and cranes additional lifting capacity and reach.” ArcelorMittal to improve the quality of then process the rest of the batch without Palfinger expects to begin integrating the the steels produced in places like South changing a parameter. This increases new grades into the main booms of its America. If they can get the quality at productivity significantly.” cranes later this year. those mills up to the European level, we would be a worldwide customer.” Another advantage of working with ”Our latest heavy duty and TEC cranes ArcelorMittal is our ability to produce plates are the first to use a new design for the Homogenous mechanical with a larger width than the competition. extension boom system – the P-profile properties increase yield As the purchasing manager notes, this also (the P stands for polygon),” says Palfinger’s The main advantage of ArcelorMittal’s has a big impact on Palfinger’s processes: purchasing manager. “The P-profile Amstrong® Ultra high strength grades “Larger plates reduce scrap. Other suppliers offers enhanced stability compared to are their guaranteed mechanical and in can only provide plates which are 1,500 conventional extension booms. At the same use properties which meet and exceed mm wide. ArcelorMittal can provide 1,800 time, the revolutionary design dramatically the requirements of the standard. “This mm. That means we can produce our reduces the crane’s dead weight.” is achieved through tight chemistry and largest parts from a single plate.”

The excellent mechanical properties of Amstrong® Ultra are already enabling OEMs like Palfinger to create innovative and market-leading solutions. The additional strength of these grades also allows manufacturers to lighten the weight of their products through down-gauging.

To find out how ArcelorMittal can help your PALFINGER AG PALFINGER AG business co-engineer the next generation © © of yellow and green goods visit: The mobile lift shows the main boom Palfinger lifting solutions are used in (red) and additional booms (black) which a wide variety of applications. industry.arcelormittal.com/equipment increase the reach of the crane.

New Amstrong® Ultra and Relia® offer launched at BAUMA

formability with toughness at low Amstrong® Ultra Relia® The smartest choice Minimum wear, maximum payload temperature, and fatigue resistance. The range includes steel grades with a minimum About Palfinger yield strength ranging from 650 up to Founded in 1932, Palfinger creates a 1,100 MPa. Amstrong® Ultra grades are range of innovative, reliable, and cost- available as thermomechanically rolled effective lifting solutions for use on coils, sheets/plates or as quenched and commercial vehicles and in maritime tempered sheets and quarto plates. applications. Palfinger’s core product is the Loader Crane which has close to 150 Relia® is ArcelorMittal’s range of high models and a market share of more than ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products hardness, low-alloyed martensitic steels. 30 percent. launched its new Amstrong® Ultra and Relia® grades obtain their hardness Relia® brands at the BAUMA trade fair through intense water quenching during Palfinger is headquartered in Austria, but held in Munich during April. The new high manufacturing. As a result, Relia® offers sells its lifting solutions into more than strength steels are designed specifically for outstanding resistance to abrasion – 130 countries worldwide. The company yellow and green goods such as agricultural typically three to six times higher than has 34 manufacturing plants around equipment, earth moving machinery, and construction steels in the 355 MPa range. the world. In 2015, Palfinger employed mining vehicles. Our Relia® grades were developed in almost 9,000 people and had sales conjunction with ArcelorMittal subsidiary revenue of €1,230 million. The Amstrong® Ultra range of high Industeel which offers a complete range of strength steels combine excellent steels for high wear applications. More info: www.palfinger.com

Update l Client magazine l May 2016 17 Hybrid vehicles get S-in motion® weight savings

New study demonstrates lightweight potential of advanced steels in hybrid vehicles

Tighter emissions regulations have led carmakers to explore different advanced high strength steels (AHSS) powertrain options for their vehicles. Despite an early focus on fully and technologies such as laser welded electric vehicles, most automotive analysts and manufacturers now blanks (LWBs). agree that they will make up less than 10% of the global fleet by 2020. Instead, hybrid powertrains will offer the best cost-benefit compromise The S-in motion® PHEV study showed for OEMs while meeting consumer demand for unlimited range. that it was possible to decrease the BIW weight by increasing the use of AHSS Hybrid powertrains present unique S-in motion® applied (including hot stamped press hardened challenges for car designers. As well as to plug-in hybrids steels) to 57%, up from 37% in the accommodating a conventional internal These constraints led ArcelorMittal to baseline vehicle. The number of LWBs combustion engine (ICE), the vehicle also adapt our S-in motion® solutions to was more than doubled to 18 parts (up has to carry a battery and electric motor. plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). from 8) and hot stamping was utilised in This adds almost 200 kilograms to the S-in motion® has already proven that 31% of the BIW (up from 6%). LWBs are weight of a typical C-segment vehicle and significant weight savings are possible an effective way to reduce weight while requires additional reinforcement in the in the BIW of conventional ICE vehicles still maintaining performance by putting body-in-white (BIW) structure. and pick-up trucks through the use of exactly the right steel in the right place.

18 Update l Client magazine l May 2016 The final results of the S-in motion® Plug-in Hybrid Electric Two powertrains – a conventional ICE Vehicle (PHEV) study showed that ArcelorMittal’s advanced engine (blue) and an electric motor and battery (red) – add significant weight steels and solutions have the potential to cut 55 kg (17%) from and complexity to the BIW of a PHEV. the BIW, leaving it just 9 kg heavier than the lightest ICE BIW.

Press hardened steels (PHS) are utilised for 1,252 kg 1,168 kg 1,465 kg 1,371 kg 24 parts of the PHEV BIW, mainly Usibor® 37% AHSS 55% AHSS 37% AHSS 57% AHSS 1500 and Ductibor® 1000. PHS offer 1,500 high mechanical resistance for complex ICE powertrain geometries without springback. 1,250 PHEV powertrain 638 1,000 622 Weight saving at little cost 638 622 94 Other A significant challenge was ensuring that 750 71 the optimised PHEV could meet 2015 94 413 Closures 500 71 413 Euro NCAP load cases in side, pole, and 220 220 Power train front offset crash scenarios. The pole 250 crash test is one of the most difficult to 310 255 330 264 BIW satisfy as the PHEV has additional weight 0 ICE S-in motion® PHEV S-in motion® in the front (electric motor) and the back Baseline ICE Baseline PHEV (battery pack). The solution was to make a hot stamped cross member from Usibor® The BIW of the S-in motion® PHEV weighs just nine kilograms more 1500. This offers outstanding protection than that of an optimised S-in motion® ICE solution. against side impacts. Baseline weight breakdown / final weight breakdown 57% AHSS The final results of the S-in motion® Processes PHEV study showed that ArcelorMittal’s Hot stamping...... 24 parts 25% 29% advanced steels and solutions have the Stamping of LWB.. 18 parts potential to cut 55 kg from the BIW, Roll forming...... 3 parts leaving it just 9 kg heavier than the 264 kg lightest ICE BIW. S-in motion® again Tensile strength proves that advanced steels have the PHS > 1,300 MPa potential to dramatically reduce vehicle PHS > 450 MPa weight while improving safety, and at 2% AHSS > 1,500 MPa neutral cost to the carmaker despite the 1% AHSS 1,180 MPa higher cost of PHS and LWBs. 18% 3% AHSS 900 MPa 4% AHSS 780 MPa 5% 7% 6% AHSS 590 MPa More info: AHSS 450 MPa The increased use of ArcelorMittal’s advanced high strength HSS automotive.arcelormittal.com/ steels can reduce the BIW weight of a PHEV by 55 kilograms, Mild Steel Sinmotion resulting in a very light BIW and structure weighing just 264 kg.

Update l Client magazine l May 2016 19 Quality and sustainability guaranteed Granite® pre-painted steels for outdoor applications qualify for ECCA Premium® label

Launched in 2014, the ECCA Premium® label certifies the quality and First pre-painted steel sustainability of pre-painted metals for outdoor applications. producer with label In February 2016, the last ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products Four companies now hold the ECCA coil coating line received the ECCA Premium® label. That makes us Premium® label, though three are the first pre-painted steel manufacturer to have all coil coating producers of pre-painted aluminium. lines qualified. And all of our Granite® products are certified! ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products is the only steel producer to be fully One of the main advantages of the label qualified so far. for ArcelorMittal’s customers is the high The ECCA Premium® label quality level it guarantees. “Standards protects your creations. Customers will be seeing a lot more of the for pre-painted metals vary widely,” ECCA Premium® label, as the organisation notes Yvonne Barcelona, director of gears up for a new ad campaign. “Ads will the European­ Coil Coating Association be published in selected industry magazines (ECCA). “For example, ECCA Premium® and on various websites,” notes Yvonne requires the coil coater to have tested Barcelona. “We’re targeting architects the product in outdoor conditions for and other specifiers such as profilers and corrosion and ultraviolet (UV) exposure. sandwich-panel manufacturers. Our goal is Not everyone is doing this.” to increase the use of pre-painted metals which meet the ECCA Premium® standard.” Durability and sustainability proven In addition to corrosion and UV resistance,

ECCA Premium® is a label awarded by the European the label also guarantees other properties of Coil Coating Association ECCA that ensures, using strict criteria, the quality, sustainability and aesthetics of the final product including the thicknesses prepainted metal products used in building applications. QUALITY SUSTAINABILITY AESTHETICS Coating that resists Respectful of environmental Freedom to choose shapes of the paint and the underlying galvanised external stress. and social standards. and colors.

www.eccapremium.com - [email protected] coating. “In Italy many customers demand Agence Visae - Crédits photos : Fotolia, Masterfile, ECCA

coated steel with a thin zinc coating or © ECCA paint layer to minimise costs,” notes Sergio Stecca, quality department manager at The new ECCA Premium® ArcelorMittal Piombino which recently ad campaign will raise completed the certification process. “We awareness of this quality want to differentiate products such as our Granite® range with the ECCA Premium® label for pre-painted metal. label and prove to our customers that they Vandenameele Philippe © are both durable and sustainable.” Sandrine Abisset Delobel, manager of ArcelorMittal’s newborn Granite® Silky operational quality at ArcelorMittal Shine, a prepainted steel for facade The label also ensures the coated steel Atlantique and Lorraine. “As well as with a high-gloss luxurious skin meets the requirements of European evidence of testing, we had to provide legislation such as REACH. “Products with samples of the products.” the ECCA Premium® label do not contain substances of very high concern,” explains At ArcelorMittal Eisenhüttenstadt, the Yvonne Barcelona. “It’s not just suppliers local quality team did its own internal audit More info: from outside the EU which are failing to before the assessor arrived as quality man- meet this requirement.” ager Martin Lohoff ex plains: “The external www.eccapremium.com audit gave us a chance to check we had To qualify for the label, each coil coating the correct processes in place. One minor Download our certificates: line is certified by an external auditor. change was needed to formalise a quality “The audit checks the quality of the final step. We were carrying out that step, but industry.arcelormittal.com/ product, not just the processes,” notes we hadn’t documented it before.” ECCAPremiumlabel

20 Update l Client magazine l May 2016 Harmony on the seas © STX

ArcelorMittal logistics and steels help STX France meet demanding schedule

The world’s largest cruise ship has been a hive of activity for the past three Blaschek, CMO Business Division North years as it was constructed at the STX France shipyard in Saint-Nazaire. ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products, who The Harmony of the Seas is the third and largest cruise ship in Royal accepted this prestigious award in the name Caribbean’s Oasis class. As the sole supplier of flat steel, ArcelorMittal of all ArcelorMittal entities involved in this has played a leading role in this extraordinary industrial adventure. success story.

There’s a saying that the longest journey On Thursday 10 March 2016, the Harmony The partnership between the two companies always begins with the first step. For the of the Seas left port for the first time to led to STX France selecting Arcelor­Mittal construction of this giant of the seas, it all test control, propulsion, and other systems as the sole supplier of flat steel for the started with the cutting of a steel sheet in that could not be tested at the dock. By construction of three new ships. September 2013. May 2016 the ship had been delivered to Royal Caribbean International and was In total ArcelorMittal will deliver 116,000 Between that date and December 2014, taking passengers on its first cruise around tonnes of steel for these projects. First ArcelorMittal delivered over 47,000 tonnes the Mediterranean. deliveries began in January 2015 and will of steel plates and sheets to STX France. go on into 2018. The steel was used to construct the hull “Establishing long-term relationships with and decks of the Harmony of the Seas: a suppliers is a key driver of performance,” ArcelorMittal will continue to put our full giant puzzle of over 400,000 metal parts. says Serge Hily, metal purchasing director range of solutions at the disposal of our at STX. “The partnership we have initiated partner STX France to ensure the company Supplier and partner with ArcelorMittal demonstrates the can seize every opportunity in the cruise ship ArcelorMittal had to demonstrate an relevance of this strategy. The personal and market and remain at the top of the wave. impeccable operating performance close cooperation we have developed with over time to satisfy the requirements ArcelorMittal’s commercial and logistics of STX France. The project challenged teams, and the technical support we have ArcelorMittal on punctuality, regularity, received, enabled us to face the main Harmony of the Seas in figures reliability, and quality... a challenge that challenges of this project in a very effective The Harmony of the Seas is the largest cruise ArcelorMittal Gijón (plates), ArcelorMittal way. Both ArcelorMittal and STX can be ship ever built as the numbers show: Fos-sur-Mer (coils), and ArcelorMittal proud of the result.” Distribution Solutions Saint-Nazaire • Length: 362 metres (sheets) were more than prepared to meet. As an acknowledgement for this result, • Width: 66 metres STX awarded ArcelorMittal for ‘Long Term • Passenger capacity: 6,300 Their cooperation enabled STX to complete Cooperation’ on their Supplier Symposium in 2,700 cabins construction of the ship’s steel shell on on 3 May 2016 aboard of the ‘Harmony • Crew: 2,200 schedule in June 2015. of the Seas’ cruise ship. It was Reiner • Work time: 10 million hours

Update l Client magazine l May 2016 21 © Corinth Pipeworks

Corinth Pipeworks plant at Thisvi. Securing Europe’s energy supply

ArcelorMittal to supply over 375,000 © Corinth Pipeworks tonnes of steel for pipelines which will Pipes undergoing helical submerged arc welding (HSAW) at CPW. safeguard region’s access to natural gas

Construction of the 870 kilometre Trans-Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) will begin mid this year, when the first pipe is laid in Thessaloniki (Greece). on the TAP line. They have a wall thickness When construction is completed, TAP will bring 10 billion cubic metres of 18 mm and must pass strict mechanical of natural gas directly to Europe each year when Shah Deniz begins testing requirements and dimensional first deliveries in 2020. TAP is the final European leg of the Southern tolerances. Gas Corridor which will transport natural gas from the giant Shah Deniz II field in the Caspian Sea, improving Europe’s energy security. ArcelorMittal Bremen began shipping the first coils to Greece late last year, following TAP connects to the 1,840 km Trans- Corinth will produce around two-thirds of the signing of the Corinth contract with Anatolian Natural Gas Pipeline (TANAP) the pipes for TAP, confirming their position TAP. Deliveries will continue on a regular which is being built in parallel. ArcelorMittal as one of the most advanced oil and gas basis until the first quarter of 2017. is already supplying around 300,000 tonnes pipe producers in the world. of hot rolled coil (HRC) to TANAP. TAP will All of the steel for TAP and a majority connect to TANAP at the Greek/ ArcelorMittal Bremen was selected to of the pipes will be produced in Europe. border and then crosses through Greece produce the HRC because of the mill’s long ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products is and Albania, ending in Southern Italy, where experience in pipeline steels. In 2011, the proud to be a part of this vital strategic it will then connect to Snam Rete Gas into mill installed the world’s largest heavy duty project which is creating value for local Europe’s existing gas distribution network. crop shears on the hot rolling mill. This communities as well as securing Europe’s equipment enables ArcelorMittal Bremen future energy supply. ArcelorMittal Bremen to to produce heavy wall and super-heavy produce TAP coils wall pipeline steels which meet the most ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products was stringent requirements. selected to supply more than 75,000 More info: tonnes of HRC for TAP. The steel coils Tough environment are produced at ArcelorMittal Bremen requires tough steels Related projects: TANAP (Germany) and then shipped to our partner Those requirements are being tested due Corinth Pipeworks. Based in Greece, to the strict specifications for pipes used industry.arcelormittal.com/energy

22 Update l Client magazine l May 2016 © Navantia © Navantia and Statoil

A series of steel rings form two watertight Each floating turbine is anchored by a series of mooring lines. compartments which provide flotation and stability. Into deeper waters New technology generates energy from floating wind turbines

The world’s first floating wind farm is currently under construction off to provide stability in severe weather the east coast of Scotland. The turbines float on the surface of the sea conditions. thanks to large steel cylinders which extend around 100 metres below the surface of the sea. The new technology, first demonstrated by the energy Bright new future for wind energy firm Statoil in Norway, will enable wind turbines to be deployed in deeper The structure is floated into position and waters, vastly increasing the areas available to generate clean energy. anchored to the seabed with mooring lines attached to anchors on the seabed. Floating offshore wind farms were from ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products. Construction of the foundation structures only a concept until Statoil successfully The foundations are being built by began at Navantia during January 2016. demonstrated the technology would work Navantia-Windar in Spain. ArcelorMittal The last unit is expected to be delivered in in the Norwegian Sea. The company is Gijón (Spain) is supplying around 5,300 February 2017. now building the pilot floating wind farm tonnes of the heavy plate for this part of which will be positioned at Buchan Deep, the project. Floating structures offer cost-effective approximately 25 km east of Peterhead clean energy generation in a wider (Scotland). “ArcelorMittal was chosen as the range of locations. While monopile and customer appreciates our short delivery jacket foundations can be successfully The five floating turbines that make up times, and has confidence in the quality utilised in shallow waters (up to 50 the pilot project will be produced by of our steels and ability to react swiftly metres deep), floating wind turbines Siemens and have a nominal capacity 6 to unexpected challenges which arise in can be deployed in deeper waters such megawatts each. Statoil’s proprietary a project of this size and scale,” says Luis as those found off Europe’s Atlantic Hywind pitch controller is integrated into Rodríguez Hevia, heavy plate account coast or in the Mediterranean Sea. The the turbine to mitigate excessive motion. manager for ArcelorMittal Asturias. increased flexibility of floating turbines Hywind also minimises energy losses due to “ArcelorMittal Gijón is also close to the offers a bright new future for clean and aerodynamic or hydrodynamic movements, customer’s own premises which will help renewable wind energy. maximising output from the turbine. to eliminate delays.”

Heavy plate creates Each foundation is composed of a series of More info: floating foundation ring sections with internal reinforcements. The floating foundations – each with a They form two watertight compartments industry.arcelormittal.com/ diameter of 14.4 metres at their widest and extend 100 metres beneath the sea windtowers point – will be constructed using heavy surface. The lower compartment holds naval plates (grades NV36D and NV36E) water and rock ballast, and is designed www.navantia.es

Update l Client magazine l May 2016 23 that ArcelorMittal’s involvement in FAST will enable us to intensify this cooperation.”

ArcelorMittal’s selection in the Steel supplier category is the result of a process started last year. During 2015, ArcelorMittal helped VW to optimise the use of our steels and solutions. This enabled the carmaker to achieve maximise the value of ArcelorMittal’s steels.

“For a long time Volkswagen has led the industry when it comes to implementing new technologies in automotive,” explains Brian Aranha, executive vice president of Arcelor­Mittal Automotive. “We are keen to strengthen our relationship with this Group which is always at the leading edge of innovation.” Closer collaboration will drive The FAST Nomination was held at VW’s headquarters in Wolfsburg (Germany) on 2 March 2016 research programme ArcelorMittal’s FAST nomination marks the beginning of a closer collaboration with VW. “From a technical point of view, this nomination is a very In the FAST lane important step in our automotive research programme,” notes Jochen Gruenewald, automotive area manager for ArcelorMittal. “We will be ArcelorMittal selected as Steel partner able to tune our product development cycle with VW’s milestones for new for new VW supplier programme vehicle development.” VW has carried out the supplier Volkswagen (VW), one of the world’s leading carmakers, has announced selection process across the Group a new programme which will change the way the company works with using standardised, transparent, and its suppliers. Known as FAST (Future Automotive Supply Tracks), the objective criteria. Examples of specific initiative will see VW’s supplier network play a much more significant evaluation criteria include how well role in future vehicle development. ArcelorMittal’s industry leading suppliers collaborate with VW in the steels and global footprint have guaranteed our involvement. field of innovation and how well their global location strategy fits with that Globalisation and the increasing speed field. We want to shape the automotive of the carmaker. There will be regular of innovation cycles are presenting the future together. I am looking forward to reviews of the selected circle of automotive industry with unprecedented the dialogue to make these partnerships suppliers. challenges. FAST is VW’s answer and aims even more efficient and sustainable for to ensure the company remains a driving both sides.” ArcelorMittal is extremely proud to force in future mobility solutions. be selected to participate in the FAST ArcelorMittal was formally nominated as project. With our global footprint, Supplier network key for future a FAST Supplier during a short ceremony complete product range, and dedicated

FAST recognises that the supplier network held at VW’s headquarters in early network of automotive R&D centres, UPDATE MAY/2016-EN – Published by Europe Communications will play a much more significant role in the March 2016. During the event, Axel ArcelorMittal is ready to meet the future. It will see VW engage in a strategic Müller, Volkswagen’s Purchasing Group expectations of VW’s brands. and technological dialogue with selected Commodity Manager Metal, explained suppliers. Not only will this occur earlier in ArcelorMittal was: “a reliable partner Since the launch of FAST in March this the development of a new solution, it will which has accompanied the Volkswagen year, ArcelorMittal has been actively also be more intense. Dr. Francisco Javier Group throughout the different stages involved in talks with VW about future Garcia Sanz, member of the Volkswagen of a vehicle’s lifecycle.” He noted that mobility solutions. With our global Aktiengesellschaft Board of Management ArcelorMittal had brought innovations footprint, complete product range, and responsible for Procurement, is optimistic: to Volkswagen such as hot stamping dedicated network of automotive R&D “We now have a total of 55 partners, each technology. “This has helped Volkswagen centres, ArcelorMittal is ready to meet of them outstanding in their respective achieve our car weight targets. I expect the expectations of VW’s brands.

24 Update l Client magazine l May 2016