Water sustains life. Managing, recycling, and storing it are critical challenges. Tubao, a long-standing partner of ArcelorMittal, has made it its mission to tackle them.
Now, Tubao is taking an extra decisive step towards more sustainable infrastructure by integrating hot dip galvanised XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel into its galvanised metallic tubes.
Based in Saint‑Saëns, Normandy, Tubao has built a strong reputation in France as a trusted supplier of water storage solutions. Today, the company goes one step further. It combines its engineering expertise with low‑carbon steels to help shape the future of civil engineering.
Driving Innovation in sustainable infrastructure
Innovation is at the heart of Tubao’s strategy. The company continuously develops smarter, more efficient solutions for water management and is also actively pioneering ways to reduce the environmental footprint of hydraulic infrastructure.
By choosing ArcelorMittal’s XCarb® steel, Tubao ensures that the core material used in its galvanised pipes and storage systems has a significantly lower embedded carbon footprint. This gives customers a clear advantage in a market where sustainability criteria are increasingly decisive in public tenders and infrastructure projects.
“Thanks to XCarb® recycled and renewably produced steel, Tubao is now producing galvanised metallic tubes with embedded C02 reduced by 60% while maintaining structural integrity and corrosion performance” explains Hadrien Le Flanchec, Head of Business Development at Tubao.
A tangible approach to decarbonisation
Tubao’s commitment goes beyond material selection. The company provides customers with transparent, measurable data to support low‑carbon decision‑making:
This data-driven approach allows contractors, engineers, and public authorities to confidently choose more sustainable solutions, backed by clear evidence.
A pioneering mindset
Tubao is not just following the market, it is actively helping to lead the transformation. By combining technical performance, innovation, and environmental responsibility, the company positions itself as a pioneer in the decarbonisation of hydraulic infrastructure.
Its long-term partnership with ArcelorMittal plays a key role in this journey, enabling access to innovative steel solutions like XCarb® and supporting the transition to lower‑carbon construction.
“We believe the infrastructure sector has a real responsibility to decarbonise. By partnering with ArcelorMittal and integrating XCarb® into our product offering, we give our clients a tangible, documented path to lower‑carbon construction, without compromising on technical performance.” concludes Hadrien Le Flanchec.
Tubao is a French manufacturer based in Saint-Saëns, Normandy, specializing in galvanised steel infrastructure for civil engineering, public works, and industrial sites.
Tubao's spiral corrugated steel pipes and underground storage systems are designed for four core applications:
From local municipal works to major national infrastructure projects (motorways, ICPE-classified industrial sites, urban developments), Tubao combines proven engineering with a clear environmental commitment.
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