Steel holds unique advantages for food and non-food packaging. ArcelorMittal produces coated steels that form easily and print brilliantly, while being infinitely recyclable. Through lighter gauges and smarter formats, we help manufacturers improve performance and sustainability across the packaging lifecycle.
ArcelorMittal is a leading steel producer for food applications, food and non-food, aerosol and industrial cans, easy-open-ends and caps.
Supporting our steel production plants around Europe, our steel service centres enable just-in-time delivery of the type and quantity of product that customers need. And our packaging innovation is driven by close partnership with our customers, supported by a dedicated Global R&D centre in Maizières-les-Metz, France.
One material. Unlimited versatility.
Our versatile products serve all parts of the packaging industry. Tin, chromium coated steels or chromium-free passivation alternatives (CFPA) offer a wide range of mechanical properties, thicknesses and coating options.
We also offer tailored steel ranges for specific applications, such as to reduce the weight of packaging solutions or to facilitate brand differentiation, and adapted equipment for slitting and cutting product into sheets.
The ultimate sustainable packaging
Steel is infinitely recyclable, making it the most recycled material in the world. Its magnetic properties make it the easiest and most economical type of packaging to sort and recover for recycling. And no matter how many times it is recycled, steel never loses its strength or inherent properties.
82%
steel recycling rate in Europe*
4Mt
CO2 emissions prevented annually
70%
energy saved annually
Source: www.steelforpackagingeurope.eu
Partners in packaging innovation
In the packaging business, collaboration is key to success. Customers come to us with all sorts of packaging challenges – from reducing weight or environmental impacts, to enhancing technical or brand performance. We partner closely with them to create inspired solutions and then implement them for best results.
Global R&D
Our dedicated Global R&D centre in Maizières-les-Metz drives breakthroughs like Maleïs® and Creasteel® grades for ultra-light and high-strength packaging.
Compliance ready
As environmental, health and safety regulations tighten, our innovative alternatives to problematic chemical coatings make sure our customers stay ahead of the game.
XCarb® steel certificates
Our industry-first steel certificates allow customers to report an equivalent reduction in their Scope 3 emissions, in accordance with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol.
Packaging Case Studies
The XCarb® factor!
Unique four-way collaboration creates sustainable range of domestic bakeware
