ArcelorMittal USA plate mills achieve globally recognized DNV-GL certification
08.24.2017
Classification will help expand business opportunities domestically and internationally for plate markets such as shipbuilding and energy
Chicago – ArcelorMittal’s three premier plate facilities in the United States – Burns Harbor in Burns Harbor, Indiana and Coatesville and Conshohocken in Pennsylvania – have each achieved DNV-GL certification, which will allow the company to expand business opportunities domestically and internationally for its plate products.
DNV-GL (Germanischer Lloyd) is a classification society that sets rules and standards for industries, especially maritime-related markets. They establish best practices by means of quality codes, standards and documentation. These criteria ensure manufacturing compliance and allow conditions whereby warranties and insurance criteria are met.
“As the largest, full-line plate producer in the United States, we recognize the importance of expanding our portfolio of certifications to include DNV-GL. DNV-GL is well-respected internationally. We trust this additional certification in our quality standards will serve us well in the future and help broaden our plate presence in various domestic and global industries,” says John Battisti, chief operating officer, ArcelorMittal USA Plate.
ArcelorMittal USA Plate produces a variety of American-made steel plate products including: high-strength, low-alloy (HSLA); commercial and military alloy; flame-cut products; and coiled and discrete plate. These steels are used in a number of markets including construction, distribution, energy, heavy equipment and shipbuilding.
“We anticipate this additional certification will grant us entry into various industries and international applications which we previously were unable to secure. It should also open the door to more export, shipbuilding and energy-related requests for quotation, including wind tower and offshore oil platforms,” said Matt Habenicht, sales manager, ArcelorMittal USA Plate.
The qualification process includes multiple audits of manufacturing practices, including SOP and ISO manuals, plus charting of equipment used to roll and process plate. There were also tours of the manufacturing process from steelmaking through shipping and inspection of specific grades and sizes of steel plate, each of which must be produced in the as-rolled, control-finished and heat-treated condition. Sample pieces were sent to both ArcelorMittal Global Research and Development and outside labs, where welding and mechanical testing were performed on the material.
“The qualification process is one of the most rigorous and lengthy exercises our plate facilities and labs have had to complete,” said Habenicht, “but it was also important to us and our business. This certification serves as a testament of the commitment of our people and the quality of our products and process.”
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