ArcelorMittal took part in BAU, a major event for the construction and building industry, in Munich from 17-22 April, showcasing its latest high-performance steel products, XCarb® range of sustainable steels, and cooperations dedicated to construction.

Cooperations featuring XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel

Two exciting new cooperations were announced during the event:

• ArcelorMittal has joined forces with BP2, a manufacturer of complete solutions for residential construction, to supply low carbon emissions steel for BP2’s latest product, the SOLROOF integrated photovoltaic roof.
• The VELUX Group has kickstarted cooperation with ArcelorMittal as part of its efforts to halve value chain emissions by 2030. The companies will now work together to lower the carbon footprint of the steels used in VELUX roof windows, aiming to reduce embedded CO2 by up to 70% (depending on the type of steel product used) compared with conventionally produced steel.

High-performance steel products

Flagship ArcelorMittal products presented at the event included:

• Granite® organic coated steels for building envelopes: available in more than 120 colours and textures and guaranteed for up to 40 years with Granite® HDXtreme
  
• Magnelis® metallic coated steel for facade substructures, solar mounting structures, cable trays, composite floors, and many more applications: resists corrosion three times better than regular galvanised steel
• Ondatherm Solar®: special roof panels for photovoltaic systems
• Cofraplus® 80 composite floor profiles: approved by building authorities as prefabricated steel floors and with a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to prefabricated concrete slabs
• high strength HISTAR® steels: providing cost and material savings
• weather-resistant Arcorox® steel grade: with natural corrosion protection and a long service life

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As the ArcelorMittal group advances towards the decarbonisation of its products and processes with carbon neutrality as the final target, ArcelorMittal Construction’s product offer now also contains low carbon emission steel products for construction. ArcelorMittal Construction’s sandwich panels and long span decking range are now available in XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel, providing another sustainable solution for the construction industry.

XCarb® recycled and renewably produced

ArcelorMittal’s XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steels are manufactured via the EAF route from a minimum of 75% scrap using 100% renewable energy, reducing CO2 emissions by around 70% compared to conventional steelmaking.

The availability of low carbon emission steel products is key for the construction industry to be able move towards more sustainable practices. With its XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel offer, ArcelorMittal is currently the only steel manufacturer that supplies the construction industry with a comparable volume of decarbonised steel.

Available now: XCarb® recycled and renewably produced sandwich panels and long span decking

ArcelorMittal Construction, producer of innovative construction solutions for roofing, cladding, flooring, and light steel structures, is using XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel for their sandwich panels and long span decking.

ArcelorMittal Construction customers can now purchase PIR (polyisocyanurate) sandwich panels of 80mm with an estimated 45% lower carbon footprint and long span decking profiles with a carbon footprint reduced by up to 60%.

EPDs for XCarb® recycled and renewably produced Ondatherm® sandwich panels and Hacierco® long span decking are expected to be published soon.

Jean Christophe Kennel, CEO of ArcelorMittal Construction said: “As the world leader in green steel production, ArcelorMittal is totally committed to reducing CO2 emissions. Our XCarb® RRP products mark a meaningful step towards decarbonisation within the construction industry and beyond.”

Laura Descos, Sustainability Manager at ArcelorMittal Construction, added: “We’re proud to offer products that help our customers meet their decarbonisation targets. Reduced carbon steel products can substantially shrink the carbon footprint of building projects and take us closer to meeting the objectives of the Paris Agreement.”

XCarb® Towards carbon neutral steel

Once produced, steel can be recycled infinitely without loss of quality, and it offers durable solutions making it a sustainable construction material. Steelmaking, however, is responsible for 7% of carbon emissions worldwide, which is why ArcelorMittal has created XCarb™, its global programme of steelmaking innovation to achieve carbon-neutral steel by 2050.  XCarb™ brings together all of ArcelorMittal’s reduced, low, and zero-carbon products and steelmaking activities, as well as wider initiatives and green innovation projects, into a single effort focussed on achieving demonstrable progress towards carbon neutral steel.

About ArcelorMittal Construction

ArcelorMittal Construction, as part of the ArcelorMittal Group, is the leading global provider of steel building systems and solutions, sandwich panels for roofing, cladding, composite floors, light gauge structures, and modular housing. Supported by vast technical expertise, ArcelorMittal Construction develops construction systems that provide exceptional thermal and energy savings, as well as acoustic, airtightness, and fire performances. The group is leading the market through its innovative steel solutions. To learn more, please contact your local sales representative today.

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