ArcelorMittal Belgium has announced that it has officially restarted its Galva 5 hot-dip galvanizing line in Flémalle after four years of inactivity. The re-opening strengthens the company's industrial presence in Europe and expands its production capabilities for metal-coated steel products in thicker gauges.
Major modernization program completed
The Galva 5 line was acquired by ArcelorMittal in July 2025, after which the company launched a major refurbishment project and modernization.
The modernization included roof repairs, maintenance work on the coil feed and unwinding systems, restoration of the pickling section and zinc bath, and improvements to the digital infrastructure of the facility.
Expanded coated steel production capabilities
With With the relaunch of Galva 5, ArcelorMittal Belgium is restoring its domestic production capacity for metal-coated steel in thicker formats. The facility is integrated into the company's wider European coated steel network and processes hot-rolled coils supplied from ArcelorMittal's Ghent plant.
Galvanized steel products produced at the Flémalle site are intended for several industrial applications, including road safety infrastructure, HVAC systems, industrial equipment and automotive components. The company's location in Central Europe will improve proximity to customers and enable faster lead times and increased supplies, the company said.
