【SMM Steel】ArcelorMittal Belgium preparing to restart Liège galvanizing line

Published: Mar 16, 2026 16:51

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【SMM Steel】ArcelorMittal Belgium plans to restart its Galva 5 line in Flémalle, Liège, in Q2 2026. The facility will process HR coils from Ghent, regaining a strategic role after years of inactivity. Acquired in July 2025, it underwent a renewal program including technical analysis, safety training, repairs, and a workforce expansion. Digital infrastructure was also upgraded.

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