en.Wedoany.com Reported - ArcelorMittal's building solutions business unit will establish its North American headquarters and a new manufacturing plant in Bibb County, Georgia, USA. Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the news. The initial investment exceeds $55 million and will create up to 70 new local jobs; an additional $50 million investment is planned over the next few years, adding up to 70 more jobs. The largest city in Bibb County is Macon, located in central Georgia.
Last year, ArcelorMittal acquired full ownership of a recycled scrap electric arc furnace (EAF) plant in Calvert, Alabama, from United States Steel, which was being sold to Nippon Steel Corp. at the time. Earlier this century, Luxembourg-based ArcelorMittal sold its blast furnace/basic oxygen furnace plant to Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., along with two EAF plants in Pennsylvania.
ArcelorMittal stated that the investment in Georgia builds on the company's long-standing presence in the United States, which includes world-class steelmaking, finishing, manufacturing, research and development, and sales/support facilities employing over 3,200 people across nine states. ArcelorMittal Building Solutions designs and manufactures building envelope systems for insulating and protecting warehouses, factories, data centers, and commercial buildings.
Jean Christophe Kennel, CEO of ArcelorMittal Building Solutions, said: "This investment in Macon, Georgia, marks the launch of ArcelorMittal Building Solutions in North America. We see strong and sustained demand for high-performance building solutions, driven by growth in logistics, manufacturing, and data center infrastructure." He further noted that the company is bringing advanced insulated panel manufacturing closer to customers, focusing on speed, reliability, and consistent quality. This investment reflects ArcelorMittal Building Solutions' long-term ambition to establish a sustainable and competitive presence in the U.S. market.
The planned facility will be located near Macon Airport, serving as the regional headquarters and manufacturing operations site for ArcelorMittal Building Solutions, and will include a new training facility. The Governor's office stated that construction is expected to begin later this year, with operations targeted to start in the second half of next year, subject to customary permits and approvals.
Macon Mayor Lester Miller said the community is building an environment where people and businesses can thrive together, reflected in local growth, a ready workforce, and local characteristics that attract companies to establish roots. Robby Fountain, Chairman of the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Board, noted that efforts have been focused on creating a competitive environment where global businesses can succeed, and ArcelorMittal Building Solutions' choice of Macon for its North American headquarters and manufacturing plant is a strong validation of that strategy.
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