
ArcelorMittal Poland's Alloyed Ascendancy: ZAM's Zealous Zenith
ArcelorMittal Poland completed installation of a zinc-aluminum-magnesium coil coating line at its Krakow cold rolling mill, featuring Optigal alloy technology offering superior corrosion resistance & plasticity for sandwich panels & corrugated sheets. The facility includes two galvanizing tanks, 200 metric tons for conventional alloys & 180 metric tons for Optigal coating, implemented by Spanish contractor GHI. Production commences in 2026 following certification & regulatory approvals. The project represents part of PLN 2.7 billion ($742.6 million) investment in Krakow facilities, including nine hydrogen annealing furnaces & a PLN 100 million hydrogen plant under construction, while the company closes its economically unviable Chorzow facility by year-end 2025.