ArcelorMittal restarts modernized Galva 5 line in Flémalle, boosting Belgian galvanized steel capacity

ArcelorMittal inaugurated its modernized Galva 5 line in Flémalle, Belgium, upgrading the pickling section, zinc bath, and coil handling, plus digital infrastructure. The line is fully operational, restoring domestic production capacity for thicker galvanized steels used in road safety and HVAC. This marks a strategic reshoring of capacity, though market impact is limited.