Mar 19 2007
As part of its expansion strategy in Central & Eastern Europe, Arcelor Mittal invests in a new Steel Service Centre (SSC) in Krakow.
With a processing capacity of 450 000 tons per year, this facility will strengthen the existing network of SSC operations in Poland, in Huta Sendzimira (Krakow) and in Bytom (near Katowice). It will start operating early in 4th quarter 2007.
This development anticipates the expected transformation of the Polish steel market over the coming years, in size as much as in quality and service standards. The new facility will be fitted with modern equipment, serviced by a lean and specialised team, and will be able to meet the evolving market requirements with the utmost efficiency.
Equipment will incorporate two de-coiling lines, one for hot rolled coils and one for cold rolled and coated material, as well as a slitting line. These lines will be localized in the existing Walcownia Tasm building in Huta Sendzimira. This unique location will allow the new centre to benefit from significant logistics and cost competitiveness.
Taking into account the existing de-coiling and slitting facilities in Huta Sendzimira and in Bytom, this new SSC unit will bring Arcelor Mittal’s SSC capacity close to 1Mt/y in Poland.
Philippe Darmayan, CEO of Arcelor Mittal Steel Solutions and Services and Vijay Bhatnagar, CEO for Eastern Europe, declared: “the fast and efficient implementation of such organic growth projects in Central and Eastern Europe is facilitated by the successful integration of Arcelor Mittal in Europe”.