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As a member of IBU, Institut für Bau und Umwelt, ArcelorMittal has decided to implement a large programme of construction product EPDs in order to demonstrate their best in class performances.
Among our large product offer, product and solution EPDs already include:
- Organic coated steels, such as the Granite® range. All Granite® products are produced heavy metal free.
- European sections range.
- Construction solutions like mineral wool sandwich panels.
- Combination of high strength steels and Magnelis® for best in class guardrail systems.
Other construction product & solution EPDs will also become available in the coming months.
Sustainable design and material selection for sustainable construction is already of major importance for designers, which is why ArcelorMittal is willing to demonstrate the key assets of its construction products.
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ArcelorMittal’s core values consist of “Safe Sustainable Steel”. Therefore, it is of major importance for us to provide steel products and solutions that take into account sustainability performances.
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MoreThe United Nations’ 1987 Brundtland Commission Report “Our Common Future” states the following: Well-designed ecosystem conservation contributes to the predominant goals of sustainable development in a number of ways… And thus, the sustainability development concept was born.
As a matter of fact, a sustainable product focusses on its global environmental footprint, which means balancing economic, ecological, and technical factors. Carbon emissions, recycled content, and also resource efficiency must be considered at every stage of a modern construction.
The EPD, Environmental Product Declaration, established in accordance with European standards enables the assessment and declaration of a product's environmental impact throughout its life cycle.
Establishing a construction product's life cycle means that companies must look at the entire ‘life’ of a product (known as the “cradle to grave” approach) including: raw material extraction, manufacturing, distribution, erection on site, the use phase of the building, as well as end of life, including dismantling and recycling.
This holistic approach is complex as there are many stages that need to be measured and parameters that need to be considered. It is well acknowledged that steel is one of the most sustainable materials for construction, as well as being the most effectively recycled.
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Magnelis® makes solar energy generation durable
21 September 2023The longevity of solar installations is directly dependent on the quality of the materials used to build them. Today, renewable energy producers expect their solar investments to have a productive lifetime of 25 years or longer. When it comes to selecting materials for the support structures for PV panels, factors such as low maintenance costs and ensuring the structural stability of the installation drive material choices. For the past ten years there has been a standout choice: Magnelis® from ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products.
Product newsArcelorMittal launches low carbon emissions steel plate for the civil engineering sector
13 September 2023ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, is now producing low carbon emissions steel plate of up to 18 tonnes. ArcelorMittal is the first producer in Europe able to manufacture low carbon emissions steel plate in these dimensions. XCarb® recycled and renewably produced Heavy plates are manufactured using slabs from ArcelorMittal Industeel and are produced in an electric arc furnace using almost 100% scrap steel and 100% renewable electricity. These slabs are then transformed in ArcelorMittal’s heavy plate mill in Asturias, Spain resulting in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions - approximately 60% lower compared with steel plate made via the conventional steelmaking route (blast furnace).
Product newsVan Leeuwen partners with ArcelorMittal to offer low carbon emissions steel tubes in a joint effort towards decarbonisation
4 September 2023Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group and ArcelorMittal Europe - Tubular Products have announced a new partnership to offer low carbon emissions steel tubes, enabling companies in construction and engineering industries to reduce the carbon footprint embedded in the products they purchase as part of their scope 3 emissions.XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel tubes, produced by ArcelorMittal and distributed by Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group, can help companies realise CO2 emissions savings of up to 75% compared with conventionally produced steel tubes.
Product newsA successful sustainability chain from XCarb® recycled and renewably produced to solar panel screws
29 August 2023It is obvious that ambitious climate targets can only be achieved by working together. The cooperation between ArcelorMittal, Finkernagel, and EJOT is a good example of collaboration between manufacturer, processor, and end-product producer to reduce environmental impact.
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Magnelis® makes solar energy generation durable
The longevity of solar installations is directly dependent on the quality of the materials used to build them. Today, renewable energy producers expect their solar investments to have a productive lifetime of 25 years or longer. When it comes to selecting materials for the support structures for PV panels, factors such as low maintenance costs and ensuring the structural stability of the installation drive material choices. For the past ten years there has been a standout choice: Magnelis® from ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products.
Magnelis®: third-party verified
This unique coating has been widely adopted and proven in the field. Today, Magnelis® also comes with a variety of third-party certifications. France’s Scientific and Technical Centre for Building (CSTB) has recently renewed its certification.
In the decade since Magnelis® was introduced, there have been significant improvements to the range. These include heavier coatings which are extending the geographic range of solar projects to more aggressive environments while offering longer lifetimes. The heavier coatings are also allowing Magnelis® to be used for foundation poles which are rammed into the soil, replacing post-galvanised material.
“Magnelis® is a pre-coated steel solution which has significant advantages over galvanised and post-galvanised material,” explains Jérôme Guth, Solar Segment Manager for ArcelorMittal Europe – Flat Products. “The coating process is controlled online and is fully traceable. Magnelis® can be formed, perforated, and assembled using standard tools. Magnelis® avoids post-galvanising operations and reduces raw material and energy use, labour, and storage and transportation costs. Magnelis® also exhibits a self-healing effect when exposed to the atmosphere,” bringing cut edge protection to a new level. “The corrosion protection products in Magnelis® progressively migrate to the edges of holes or scratches to maintain corrosion protection,” notes Jérôme Guth.
Magnelis® is applied to a wide range of steel substrates, including ArcelorMittal’s S550GD-HyPer® steel grade. This grade is increasingly used by structural engineers to optimise the design of solar structures and increase the loads they can bear.
XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel: a lower carbon footprint for solar structures
Solar mounting structures can now have a lower carbon footprint when using steel substrates produced via the XCarb® recycled and renewably produced route. Once the substrate is produced, it is coated with Magnelis®.
XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steels are created in an electric arc furnace (EAF) using a minimum of 75% of scrap and 100% renewable electricity, resulting in a product with 70% less carbon than steel produced using conventional blast furnace technology. This is a major saving and enhances the credentials of renewable energy.
Alusín Solar, a Spanish company which supplies structures for solar panels, recently signed an agreement to purchase ArcelorMittal’s XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel with Magnelis® coating. A key factor in Alusín Solar’s decision to purchase Magnelis® has been the development of a tailored made 15-year ArcelorMittal guarantee for foundation poles in soil.
Coating weights and feasibility extended
From September 2023, ArcelorMittal’s plant in Aviles, Spain will be able to produce Magnelis® in thicknesses of up to 3.5 mm on its recently revamped galvanising line 1. This will increase the availability of Magnelis® in the south of Europe and brings the total number of lines producing Magnelis® across Europe to five.
Magnelis® in heavier coating weights can be used in soils and concrete. Magnelis® ZM620 (indicative coating thickness of 50 μm per side) is already available in thicknesses up to 4.0 mm. “Magnelis® ZM800 (indicative coating thickness of 65 μm per side) is also available for testing in thicknesses up to 3.0 mm,” notes Jérôme Guth. “We are actively looking for partners who would like to implement our thicker coatings, up to ZM800 on request, in their future solar projects. You will achieve longer lifetimes for your solar installations, backed by an ArcelorMittal guarantee. Get in touch with your regular ArcelorMittal contact person to take part.”
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ArcelorMittal launches low carbon emissions steel plate for the civil engineering sector
ArcelorMittal, the world’s leading steel and mining company, is now producing low carbon emissions steel plate of up to 18 tonnes. ArcelorMittal is the first producer in Europe able to manufacture low carbon emissions steel plate in these dimensions.
XCarb® recycled and renewably produced Heavy plates are manufactured using slabs from ArcelorMittal Industeel and are produced in an electric arc furnace using almost 100% scrap steel and 100% renewable electricity. These slabs are then transformed in ArcelorMittal’s heavy plate mill in Asturias, Spain resulting in a significant reduction in CO2 emissions - approximately 60% lower compared with steel plate made via the conventional steelmaking route (blast furnace).
A lower carbon footprint for infrastructure projects
Eighteen-tonne heavy plate steel is typically used in major infrastructure projects - for example, in the welded sections and box girders for road and rail bridges. Using XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel plate in civil engineering projects allows ArcelorMittal’s customers to demonstrably reduce their scope 3 emissions (supply chain emissions) and contribute to a lower carbon footprint for infrastructure projects.
Speaking about the launch of the new XCarb® solution, Denis Parein, Commercial Head Heavy Plate Europe at ArcelorMittal, said: “We are immensely proud to now be able to offer heavy plate to our customers with a CO2 footprint reduction of around 60% compared with the same product made using the conventional primary steelmaking route. Our teams have worked very hard to bring this product to market, which we know meets a growing customer need for low carbon emissions steel to reduce the carbon footprint of complex civil engineering projects. An EPD (Environmental Product Declaration), verified by a third party according to the EN 15804 European Standard, will be available for XCarb® recycled and renewably produced Heavy plates by the end of the year.”
ArcelorMittal Europe has a target to reduce CO2 emissions by 35% by 2030 and to reach carbon neutrality by 2050.
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Van Leeuwen partners with ArcelorMittal to offer low carbon emissions steel tubes in a joint effort towards decarbonisation
Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group and ArcelorMittal Europe - Tubular Products have announced a new partnership to offer low carbon emissions steel tubes, enabling companies in construction and engineering industries to reduce the carbon footprint embedded in the products they purchase as part of their scope 3 emissions.
XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel tubes, produced by ArcelorMittal and distributed by Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group, can help companies realise CO2 emissions savings of up to 75% compared with conventionally produced steel tubes.
XCarb® recycled and renewably produced tubes with a low CO2 footprint
The tubes are manufactured with XCarb® recycled and renewably produced, a label applied to ArcelorMittal’s steel produced in an electric arc furnace (EAF) using high levels of scrap and 100% renewable electricity for the EAF. The electricity used comes from renewable sources such as wind and solar and is supplied via a recognised Guarantee of Origin (GoO) scheme. These steel tubes are the first on the market that enable such a significant reduction in CO2 emissions, and which come with an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) to give full data transparency to customers. The partnership is part of Van Leeuwen’s strategic targets relating to climate action. The company constantly works to identify and reduce its carbon footprint throughout the entire value chain, cooperating with suppliers to produce and distribute pipes and tubes with a reduced carbon footprint.
In a unique event held on the premises of Van Leeuwen headquarters, members of the management committee for both companies gathered to kick off this collaboration that will strengthen both companies’ efforts to reduce CO2 emissions as well as XCarb® solutions. Additionally, in the presence of Van Leeuwen employees, the first delivery truck arrived at the warehouse of the nearby operating company of Van Leeuwen in Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands with the first load of low-carbon-emission steel tubes.
Speaking in Zwijndrecht, the Head of Business Development of ArcelorMittal Europe – Tubular Products Adrian Alecu said: “It is a pleasure to work closely together with our customers and join efforts in our common goal to achieve net-zero emissions. I would like to thank Van Leeuwen for their trust and for the commitment they have shown in distributing low-carbon emissions hollow structural sections using XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel”.
From the Van Leeuwen side, Managing Director of the Dutch Van Leeuwen companies Steven Ruijters said: "As leading company in the industry, Van Leeuwen takes its responsibility to enhance sustainability and to enable its customers to do the same. It is our ambition to be the most sustainable pipe distributor in our industry. Therefore, we work together with strong partners like ArcelorMittal to offer tubes with a low CO2 footprint to the market."
About ArcelorMittal Europe – Tubular Products
ArcelorMittal Europe - Tubular Products is a pan-European producer and leading global supplier of pipes and tubes. With manufacturing operations in six countries, 15 strategically located production sites, and a robust distribution network, we deliver our comprehensive range of tubular products across Europe and major international markets.
Active in many sectors like energy, construction, automotive, mechanical engineering, yellow and green goods, and agriculture, ArcelorMittal Europe- Tubular Products offers an extensive portfolio of tubular solutions that cover the full spectrum of customer needs. ArcelorMittal Europe -Tubular Products stands at the forefront of the industry, offering one of the widest ranges of steel solutions available. Our product range includes seamless and small welded tubes (including precision and CDW) complemented by various processes and finishing options such as ERW, HFI, galvanised, coated laser cutting, and tube bending.
For more information, please visit: https://tubulareurope.arcelormittal.com
About Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group
The Van Leeuwen Pipe and Tube Group is an international distribution company specialising in steel pipes and pipe and tube applications. The family-owned company, with its head office in Zwijndrecht, the Netherlands, was founded in 1924 and is active in virtually all industrial sectors. The Group has 70 branches spread across 33 countries throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and North America. Van Leeuwen’s 2400 employees have specialist knowledge of sourcing, processing, project management, logistics, and stock planning, and they work closely together with customers in its markets. The combination of global logistics and knowledge of products and customer applications makes Van Leeuwen a leading company in its markets.
For more information, please visit: www.vanleeuwen.com
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A successful sustainability chain from XCarb® recycled and renewably produced to solar panel screws
It is obvious that ambitious climate targets can only be achieved by working together. The cooperation between ArcelorMittal, Finkernagel, and EJOT is a good example of collaboration between manufacturer, processor, and end-product producer to reduce environmental impact.
Three companies cooperate for low carbon emissions steel products
ArcelorMittal Hamburg produces XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel, which has a CO2 footprint significantly lower than conventionally produced steel. The wire-drawing company Finkernagel further processes this steel, and EJOT then produces cold-formed screws from the drawn wire that are ultimately used for electric car batteries or for solar panel structures.
By using XCarb® recycled and renewably produced, the CO2 savings total 80% compared with conventionally produced steel, and the low carbon emissions steel ultimately benefits the energy transition thanks to its use in solar modules and electric cars.
Dr. Uwe Braun, CEO of ArcelorMittal Hamburg: "Thanks to this cooperation, we are creating a special value chain that contributes to the climate goals of the companies involved. Once again, we see that low carbon emissions steel is vital for building the infrastructure we need for the transition to carbon neutrality. After all, solar modules, efficient electric cars, or wind turbines cannot be made without steel. We are already able to produce very low-carbon and, in a few years, climate-neutral steel. For us, it's about doing our homework and continuously working on such promising projects in cooperation with our customers.”
Timo Finkernagel, Managing Director of Finkernagel: "Through our trials, we know that the XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel can be processed excellently and has no quality disadvantages compared to conventional steel. The fact that the material properties are also identical in a direct comparison is particularly pleasing. We are proud to be able to offer XCarb® recycled and renewably produced to our customers and are confident that it will be well received in the market."
Markus Rathmann, Chief Supply Chain Officer of the EJOT Group: "The entry into the processing of CO2-reduced steel marks an important step for the EJOT Group on the way to climate neutrality, especially since the largest part of the CO2emissions is in our preliminary products (Scope 3). We will successively expand the use of CO2-reduced steel."
XCarb® recycled and renewably produced aims to reduce the carbon footprint of their customers
Since 2021, ArcelorMittal has been bundling all efforts towards climate-neutral steel production within the umbrella brand XCarb® by investing in technologies and start-ups, by awarding certificates for CO2 savings in steel production, and especially by low-carbon manufacturing variants. The XCarb® steel made from recycled and renewable material is produced in an electric arc furnace using 100% renewable electricity and up to 100% scrap depending on the steel grade. For these steel products, emissions can be as low as 333 kilograms of CO₂ eq. per tonne of end product.
The XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel used by Finkernagel and EJOT significantly reduces the Scope 3 emissions of both companies respectively.
The EJOT Group aims to reduce its CO2 emissions from the current level of approximately 190 000 tonnes per year to zero by 2035.
In addition to a variety of its own measures to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, Finkernagel is primarily focussing on the use of a low-CO2 steel input material.
According to its decarbonisation strategy, ArcelorMittal aims to achieve net zero emissions worldwide by 2050.
About Finkernagel
The Fritz Finkernagel Drahtwerk GmbH & Co. KG from Altena in Germany supplies suppliers from the automotive, construction, electrical, and mechanical engineering industries with cold heading wire and forming tools for the most demanding requirements.
The company is a leading supplier in its market segment thanks to state-of-the-art equipment as well as surface testing by means of eddy current and consistent individual ring tracking.
Finkernagel employs 90 people. Around 3000 tonnes of wire and 850 tools are processed per month on a production area of 25 000 m².
More information: Finkernagel
About EJOT
EJOT, based in Bad Berleburg, Germany, is a medium-sized group of companies in the metalworking industry and a European market leader in fastening technology.
The company offers a wide range of innovative fasteners, especially thread forming screws for plastics and metals, technically formed parts made of plastic and metal, as well as a complete programme for fastening the outer shell of buildings.
EJOT customers come from the automotive and supplier industry, telecommunications and consumer electronics, or the construction industry. EJOT employs about 4000 people worldwide.
More information: EJOT
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