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Inventing smarter steels for a better world

Largest steel producer in Brazil and one of the largest producers in the mining segment in the world, the ArcelorMittal Group is present in over 160 countries, in 19 of them with industrial operations, and over 190,000 employees. Leader in research & development, it invests in new technologies to transform tomorrow and make steel one of the most sustainable materials on the planet. At its 12 research centers, some 1,300 researchers develop more efficient products and processes that drive value for customers and ensure future growth.

ArcelorMittal Brazil is the largest steel producer in the country, with an installed capacity of over 12.5 million tonnes/year. With industrial plants in six states, the company employs about 17,000 people and produces high-quality long and flat carbon steels for the automotive, household appliances, packaging, construction and shipbuilding industries. It is also a player in mining, power generation, renewable bioreducer production and information technology sectors. Its extensive distribution and service network meets the demands for the domestic and international markets.

We are the largest Long Carbon producer in Brazil. With industrial operations in five Brazilian states (Bahia, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo) and commercial operations throughout the country through the Distribution Network, we offer the market products and solutions for the Construction, Industry and Agribusiness segments. In partnership with the Bekaert Group, we are also Brazil's leading wire supplier for industry and agribusiness and we are among the top three producers of steel cords for tire reinforcement.

ArcelorMittal Brazil’s Flat Carbon segment produces around 10.5 million tonnes of steel - including slabs, hot rolled and cold rolled coils – sold in Brazil and in more than 30 countries.

With production units in the states of Espírito Santo and Santa Catarina, it also has processing and distribution units in the states of Minas Gerais, Paraná and São Paulo. ArcelorMittal Brazil is responsible for the exclusive production of special steels, such as Usibor, for the automotive sector, and has a consolidated supplier position serving sectors as demanding as construction, shipbuilding, household appliances and infrastructure.

ArcelorMittal Brazil's Mining segment, in charge of the results of two mines in Brazil, both in Minas Gerais state, has an annual production capacity of 6.6 million tonnes of sinter feed and concentrate and 500,000 tonnes of lump ore.

As for reserves, their potential includes about 480 million tonnes of ore, both sites showing relevant differences in terms of shipping logistics.

Headquartered in Belo Horizonte (MG), ArcelorMittal Sistemas promotes innovative, high-quality and operationally stable IT and Telecom solutions for ArcelorMittal Group’s units in South, Central and North Americas, in addition to hosting SAP environments of its units in Liberia, USA and Canada.

Its main differential is the proximity to customers, which allows ArcelorMittal Sistemas to offer solutions in line with the company's strategy, thus effectively contributing to the business. The positive results put ArcelorMittal Sistemas in the position of Global Center of Excellence for the ArcelorMittal Group.

We want to be competitive and thrive in tomorrow’s world. So, we need to understand how world is evolving, not only from an economic and market standpoint, but also in terms of social and environmental megatrends that will shape our future. Our strategic thinking should be based on ensuring a competitive position over competitors, but also considering society's expectations for a more circular and lower carbon economy. This will allow us to make the right decisions regarding investment priorities and to build a stronger platform for our company. This long-term thinking is key if we wish to ensure continued business success and to have our stakeholders’ support.

Quality is pivotal to our competitive advantage. We must strive to exceed expectations on our products, processes and performance by combining our deep operating knowledge with a keen business insight in addition to a desire to innovate and expand the potential of steel. We must strive for excellence in everything we do, inspiring our colleagues to develop new ideas and be first.

We are industry leaders in terms of volume produced and sales volume and our customers rank us as number one. We have achieved this leadership position as a result of our visionary thinking and our willingness to challenge the status quo. In the highly competitive world we operate in, we must continue showing opinion leadership and advocating for new ideas and new ways of operating. We must be open to change, focused on driving innovation and seeking opportunities for transformation. We do not wait others to show us the way: we find the way. And by doing so, we show our stakeholders the value our company can bring to society.

We want to be competitive and prosper in the world of tomorrow. This means we need to understand how the world is evolving, not only from an economic and market perspective, but also in terms of social and environmental megatrends that will shape our future. Our strategic thinking must be based on ensuring a competitive position against the competition, but also taking into account society's expectations for a more circular and lower carbon economy. This will allow us to make the right decisions regarding investment priorities and build a more solid platform for our company. This long-term thinking is essential if we are to ensure continued business success and the support of our stakeholders.

ArcelorMittal Brazil in figures

  • Tons
    Annual crude steel production capacity of 15.5 million tonnes.
  • Iron ore
    Annual iron ore production capacity of 5.1 million tonnes.
  • Employees
    About 20 thousand employees.
  • Sales
    14.4 million tonnes of products sold in 2023.
  • Net Revenue
    Consolidated Net Revenue of BRL 69.8 billion in 2023.
  • Operating Cash Generation
    Generation of operating cash (EBITDA) of BRL 9.2 billion in 2023.