After the announcement that his Handoir object will be closed in September 2025, Arcelormittal gained considerable interest from the group of international investors. However, despite their clear intention to acquire and revive the plant, Arcelormittal remains noticeably unrealistic, leaving the future of the industrial site in a state of deep uncertainty.
The company's decision to close the object was attributed to double energy costs and aggressive competition from the low level of import, as shown in the recent report. After this announcement, the international consortium consisting of Turkish companies Belin Mining, Ceylan Metal Group and Nakkas Holding, along with the Dutch GTS Investments b.
v. and Romanian company Richter Haus with a convincing offer.
. Production of steel profiles and other metal products. It is important to note that investors also confirmed that they have the necessary financial resources to support both the acquisition and subsequent modernization of the object.
Despite the clear financial viability and strong support from the local authorities, Arcelormittal could not involve the consortium. Public statements by investors confirm that the company did not plan any meetings, initiated a dialogue or provided access to the site for preliminary verification. As a result, no progress was achieved to begin with official negotiations.
Given this complete lack of participation, the future of the Arcelormittal Hunedoara object hangs in the balance sheet. While trusting the buyer submitted a serious offer, and local officials strive for a decision that will retain industrial activities and jobs, Arcelormittal seems to be not actively interested in selling at this stage. If the company continues its quiet position, the situation may deteriorate, potentially leading to widespread loss of work and the constant end of industrial activity on the site.
