ArcelorMittal, Belgium, is preparing to launch a galvanizing line at the Flémalle plant
ArcelorMittal, Belgium, has announced the completion of preparatory work for the restart of the Galva 5 galvanizing line at its Flemal plant after several years of downtime.
According to the company, the line is expected to resume operations in the second quarter of 2026. After the resumption of production, the hot-rolled steel coils produced at the ArcelorMittal plant in Ghent will be galvanized again at the Flémalle plant.
Modernization work carried out before the resumption of production
Following the acquisition of the galvanizing line in July 2025, ArcelorMittal launched a comprehensive rehabilitation and modernization program to prepare the plant for the resumption of production.
The work included roof repairs, dismantling and retrofitting of the zinc bath, as well as maintenance of the tape feed system and roll unwinding equipment. In addition, the company upgraded the plant's digital infrastructure as part of a broader modernization effort aimed at improving operational performance.
Once operational, the Galva 5 line will restore important technological capabilities to the ArcelorMittal production network in Belgium.
Author: SteelOrbis Editorial Team
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