Vacuum degassing unit in Belval is officially up and running
At the end of August, the first heat was successfully processed at the vacuum degassing unit in Belval, a new strategic facility installed as part of the SteelUp! project. This large-scale project - undertaken within ArcelorMittal Long Products Luxembourg - aims to modernise the Belval steel plant, including the revamping of its electric arc furnace. This achievement marks a historic milestone for Luxembourg’s steel industry and opens a new chapter for the Belval steel plant.
Thanks to this state-of-the-art equipment, the site will be able to efficiently produce commodity grades for the Belval Medium Section Mill, while also developing high-added-value grades for semi-finished products used to manufacture rails at the Rodange Train A rolling mill, which currently has to source suitable grades from outside Luxembourg. This major step will further strengthen the competitiveness and production capabilities of the Luxembourg site.
A great team effort
The great news rounded off the summer, and came after three years of hard work, commitment and determination.
This successful first heat is the culmination of an exceptional collective effort. For three years, the teams have brought together their expertise, know-how and energy to meet this ambitious industrial challenge.
Congratulations to all the employees and partners who contributed to this success. SteelUp! once again demonstrates that commitment, perseverance and teamwork can turn the most ambitious projects into reality.
The SteelUp! teams proud and happy to see their efforts pay off.
