Research & Development

Operating globally for all customers and group units, R&D is a cornerstone of sustainable development and ensures constant, ethical renewal of ArcelorMittal’s product offer.

• 1,500 full-time researchers
• Over 25 nationalities
• Graduates from the best universities and engineering schools worldwide
• Mixed generations combining highly experienced researchers and young talent
• $290 million total spending in 2018, of which 80% was utilised in Europe
• Research categories: 54% Product & Application, 36% Process, 10% Exploratory Breakthrough
• 11 research sites in Europe and Americas
• On-site product and process development teams (resident engineers, process deployment specialists, etc.)

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