ArcelorMittal Poland 03.06.2014
ArcelorMittal Poland 6 locations 5 steel plants and the largest coke plant in Europe located in Zdzieszowice 70 per cent of Polish steel market potential Over 11.000 employees, 14,000 including subsidiaries Investments worth over PLN 5 bn The largest investment in European hot rolling for 20 years: HOT STRIP MILL in Kraków PLN 1.2 bn (USD 400 m) Technology for highly processed products and advanced steel grades CR projects of PLN 12 m 500.000 trees planted Warszawa Zdzieszowice Chorzów Dąbrowa Górnicza Świętochłowice Sosnowiec Kraków
Investments above all
Our investments 2004-2008 Value: PLN 3.8bn Modernisation of wire rod mill in Sosnowiec PLN 140 m Construction of CCM3 in Dąbrowa Górnicza PLN 488 m New organic coating line in Świętochłowice PLN 107 m 2 new coke oven batteries in ZK Zdzieszowice PLN 364 m Construction of hot strip mill in Kraków PLN 1.2 bn Modernisation of blast furnace no. 2 in Dąbrowa Górnicza PLN 260 m 3
2009 Despite the crisis we invested PLN 270 m Control and measurement block for rail inspection in Dąbrowa Górnicza Investment of PLN 23 m New block can inspect rails of up to 75 m long at 1.5 metres per second Modernisation of cold rolling mill in Kraków Investment of nearly PLN 98 m based on state-of-the-art technologies increasing parameters of cold rolled sheets. Modern solutions ensuring excellent tolerance of thickness and high flatness of cold rolled sheets. Modernisation covered pickling line, 4-stand rolling mill and temper mill
2010 Despite the crisis we invested PLN 270 m Twin ladle furnace in Dąbrowa Górnicza Investment of nearly PLN 120 m Processing in ladle furnace allows to increase parameters of quality steel used by automotive, construction and household appliances industries. Strip surface inspection system in hot strip mill in Kraków Investment of PLN 2 m Software recognising possible defects and faults significantly increases control over product quality and allows to decrease volume of scrap appearing during visual inspection of production line.
2011-2012 We carry on investing 2 hot metal desulphurisation stations in Dąbrowa Górnicza Investment of PLN 24 m Total annual production capacity of 6 m tonnes Equipment will improve parameters of steel used for production of household appliances and in automotive industry Modernization of sinter belt no. 2 in Dąbrowa Górnicza Investment of PLN 90 m Production capacity of sinter increased Two modern electrostatic precipitators allowed for significant reduction of dust emissions
2011-2012 We carry on investing PCI installation to blast furnace no. 2 in Dąbrowa Górnicza Investment value: PLN 30 m Optimized production costs of hot metal used for production of steel Production of PCI is more environmentally friendly than coke production New ladle workshop at the steel shop in Dąbrowa Górnicza Investment value: PLN 15.5 m Shorter steel production time Lower energy consumption and improvement of environmental footprint
2011-2014 We carry on investing Coke gas cleaning installation in Kraków New, waste-free technology of cleaning coke gas enables us to produce sulphur with a purity of 99,9% and eliminate hazardous substances from the process;the installation meets the requirements of BAT (Best Available Techniques) Cost: PLN 100 m New torpedo ladles for transport of hot metal to Kraków s steel plant Replacement of the open ladles significantly reduced heat losses during transportation, thus eliminating the need to heat the hot metal at the steel plant; the investment also resulted in significant reduction of carbon dioxide emissions Cost: PLN 36 m
2011-2014 We carry on investing Long rail project (120 meters) This strategic project will contribute to the modernization of Polish railway infrastructure Due to lower number of joints between rails it will significantly improve safety in railway transport. ArcelorMittal Poland is one out of three companies in the world producing the long rail Cost: PLN 140 m ArcelorMittal is a bold company, not afraid to take up new initiatives. I hope that the new installation will support infrastructure development in our country Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Economy Mr Janusz Piechociński
2011-2014 We carry on investing Sheet piles service centre in Dąbrowa Górnicza The project focuses specifically on growth with the aim of strengthening ArcelorMittal Poland s position both within the group and in the external market. The service centre, which has an annual capacity of 85,000 tonnes, provides a handling system for pairing, crimping and cutting sheet piles. The decision to create it was based on high market demand for new types of piles. Cost: EUR 14 m
2011-2014 We carry on investing Other important ivestment projects in 2013-2014 Revamp of blast furnace no. 2 and 3 in Dąbrowa Górnicza Modernization of basic oxygen furnace no.2 in Dąbrowa Górnicza Construction of new waste water treatment plant in Kraków s coke plant The modernization of by-products department in Zdzieszowice coke plant
Corporate responsibility
Making safe sustainable steel Safety is our priority Our Journey to zero Consciousness management programme talks with employees, behaviour audits International Health & Safety Day at ArcelorMittal Working Conditions Improvement renovations of changing rooms and canteens Modifications of PPE Health: vaccinations, healthy lifestyle promotion, medical examinations
Environmental protection we are committed to social dialogue Green officer Direct communication channel with communities In regular contact with WIOŚ (Voivedship Inspectorate for Environmental Protection) 24h ecological toll-free line Meetings with the inhabitants of the districts neighbouring the plants Informing on changes that occur within the plant, both technological and organizational ones, as well as on their impact on the environment The inhabitants receive answers to their questions directly from the management of the company Visit at the plants
Investing in our employees Mentoring: Preparing ArcelorMittal mentors for newly hired young engineers Creating knowledge base: necessary for future managers Preserving expertise and experience within the organization Project aimed at training managers: from shift foreman to Unit director Tailor-made courses aimed at enhancing managerial skills coaching, team work, analytical and innovative thinking Over 1,000 graduates so far As an international company we realize how important the knowledge of foreign languages is We offer our employees 1-to-1, group and online courses of English
Investing in our people We have set up two company kindergartens for our employees children. The first one was inaugurated in Dąbrowa Górnicza in September 2011, the other one in Kraków in 2012. Each foreseen for 100 children Initiative of Women s Council Necessity confirmed by results of survey carried out among our employees of two largest units 90% interested.
We enrich our communities In total 12 m PLN invested in social projects We support interesting, innovative and efficient solutions in areas such as education, environment, healthcare, art and culture, sport and volunteer work. Examples of projects: Over 40 multimedia laboratories at schools in Silesia, Małopolskie and Opolskie provinces Endoscopy laboratory in a hospital in Sosnowiec Support for specialist hospitals in Siemianowice and Piekary Śląskie Fire engine in Dąbrowa Górnicza Construction of football pitch at primary school in Zdzieszowice Music therapy laboratory in Chorzów Numerous promotional actions for blood and bone marrow donations in Kraków, Dąbrowa Górnicza, Katowice and Zdzieszowice
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