Luxembourg-headquartered global steelmaker ArcelorMittal has strengthened its partnership with Romanian metal products company Lio-Metal, as the latter moves to replace conventional galvanized steel with ArcelorMittal’s Magnelis® coated steel across its product portfolio.
The shift marks a strategic move toward more durable and sustainable steel solutions in construction and infrastructure applications.
Transition toward Magnelis-coated steel
Lio-Metal aims to phase out conventional galvanized steel in the coming years, adopting Magnelis® on a large scale. The company stated that the transition represents more than a simple material change, describing it as a “paradigm shift” in its production approach.
According to Lio-Metal, the new material will provide:
- double the durability,
- significantly lower maintenance costs,
- and longer service life for end-use applications.
ArcelorMittal highlighted that Magnelis® is a zinc-aluminum-magnesium coated steel offering enhanced corrosion protection compared to traditional galvanized products.
The company described the product range as a “game changer in metallic coatings”, citing its strong resistance in aggressive environments, and self-healing properties at cut edges. Field performance data indicate that certain Magnelis® grades can achieve a design life of 15 to more than 50 years, depending on application conditions. The adoption of Magnelis® is expected to enhance performance across these applications, particularly in environments exposed to corrosion.
Partnership supports decarbonization goals
Lio-Metal stated that its 2026 strategy focuses on improving efficiency, productivity and energy performance, contributing to broader decarbonization efforts. The collaboration with ArcelorMittal is seen as a key element in achieving these goals, combining product innovation with sustainable material solutions.