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03John Brett: Communicating successes and opportunities in the 2019 United States Integrated Report

Summer Paris

09Dos and don’ts of video conferencingDon’t do something you’ll regret!

Liz Johnson Shira Cohen

11Steel in their bloodThree generations of steelmakers in Burns Harbor

Summer Paris

04Who can? Weirton can!Supplying tin for your canned goods

10Warren to the rescue!The happy ‘tail” of a lost dog

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Lakshmi Mittal

Dear colleagues:

Several months have now passed since the world essentially went into lockdown to prevent the spread and impact of COVID-19.

I suspect many of you, like me, can’t quite believe that we have been living and working so differently for that length of time – essentially a quarter of the year. It has not been easy. I am extremely saddened to tell you that we have now lost fourteen employees to the virus. And some of you, I know, have lost family members. You have my deepest sympathies.

This period is certainly not what any of us imagined when we celebrated the start of the new decade. But I have been im-pressed with the way everyone has adapted to the changed environment so, again, thank you. This period has really reinforced the importance of health and family. I imagine many of us have also become more adept at using the incredible technology we have at our fingertips. Not only for work purposes but also to maintain vital contact with family and friends.

As we emerge into summer – at least in the northern hemisphere – the world is beginning to look a brighter place. Many countries have now started tentatively easing the lockdowns and some of you will be experiencing this. Your children or grandchildren might

be re-starting school, you might be able to meet with family and friends in small groups, you may even be enjoying a meal again in a restaurant.

For those of you in regions where the virus has not yet peaked, I know how difficult it is when you see the daily numbers of cases and deaths either still rising, or not substantially falling. But take comfort from the fact that given the restrictions that have been introduced, all countries will ultimately follow a similar trajectory.

As the lockdowns are lifted, success depends not only on the infection rate having reached a low level, but also caution and sensibility as we start to resume a more normal life. Everyone will have a different response to the lockdown restrictions being eased. Some of you might be nervous about re-starting what we once considered everyday activities, others will take it all in their stride, some may be too complacent. We all have a different appetite to risk, but COVID-19 has clearly demonstrated it can be a deeply unpleasant virus, and we all must take the greatest care to follow the guidelines and recommenda-tions to protect ourselves, our families and our colleagues.

We have made every effort to minimise the risk of contracting the virus while at work by implementing robust procedures at all our facilities. Please, take this seriously, and follow the rules – they are in place for a reason. And please also take care in your private

lives. We all want the easing of the lockdowns to be successful – and everyone has a role to play in ensuring that is the case by following the guidance given by our respective governments. It isn’t complicated – wear a mask in busier public places, maintain appropriate social distance, maintain high personal hygiene standards and don’t meet in large groups until it is allowed.

The ability to track and trace also has a critical role to play in keeping the virus under control. Increased testing is also the only way to accurately understand the real prevalence of the virus. I find it fascinating to compare different countries statistics based on where they are with the roll-out of development. For example, in South Korea for every 418 tests one person has the virus. The same statistic becomes 119 in Germany, 48 in the United Kingdom and 18 in the US. The ability to test is expected to ramp up considerably in the coming months. So, if you do feel unwell with suspected COVID-19 symptoms, consult medical advice immediately.

As we approach the second half of the year, I am feeling cautiously optimistic that whilst our world will not return to normal overnight and we are likely to be living with the repercussions of the virus for some time to come, that the worst is behind us at least in terms of restrictions on our freedom. And that if there is at some point a second wave before a vaccine or treatment is in place, that a more robust trace and test system is in place

to manage it more effectively.From a business perspective,

we will have to continue to be flexible in terms of adapting to the situation in which we find ourselves. We know that demand has dropped considerably, the extent to which it will recover more, or less, rapidly is not yet clear. Governments are certainly doing everything they can to stimulate the economy and it is interesting to note the trend to align this with the drive towards a greener economy. Our customers, some of whom had essentially entirely stopped production, have restarted production but consumer demand for large purchases such as vehicles is likely to be tempered at least in the short-term. We will come through this difficult period, as we have come through tough periods in the past, but as we start to enjoy the easing of the lockdowns we must also remain mindful of the difficult business environment and brace ourselves for that to continue for some time with the full repercussions not yet clear.

I would like to thank everyone again for your commit-ment and dedication to the company. That we have been able to respond so swiftly to reduced demand and cut costs is thanks to you, our people. We take no delight in having experienced so many crises, but it does mean that when another one hits, albeit for very different reasons, we know what to do. I am also moved by the strong camaraderie and support I have seen amongst our people. There has been a wonderful response to our

“Proud of our People; Looking forward Together” campaign – thank you for participating.

There are so many challenges in our world today: working together, with one another – valuing diversity and inclusion at all times – is so important if we are to

succeed in building a better, safer world for everyone. We can all play a part in making this a reality.

Yours sincerely,

Lakshmi N. MittalChairman and CEOArcelorMittal

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Navigating COVID-19 together

Over the past few months, countries, companies and individuals around the world have grappled with the complex-ity of how best to manage COVID-19, a pandemic on a scale most have never experienced. Often there have been more questions than answers, and more needs than resources.

Imagine then, what could unfold in a country like Liberia where trusted experts are few, resources scarce and healthcare capacity limited. Liberia is a country which has only just really recovered from the 2014 – 2015 Ebola epidemic, which caused major loss of life and economic disruption. Ebola was more lethal and sudden than COVID-19, but the risks COVID-19 now poses to developing economies are just as severe.

When Ebola struck this region of West Africa, intergov-ernmental organisations and countries around the world mobilized resources and personnel to help. The private sector response to Ebola was swift and effective, too. Not only did our mining colleagues in Liberia and London respond quickly and effectively enough for our mine, docks and offices to remain Ebola-free, we also led the creation of the Ebola Private Sector Mobilisation Group (EPSMG) that helped create a supportive hub for the whole private sector in the most affected countries. The EPSMG not only coordinated practical help, it also became the single private sector voice in conversa-tions with intergovernmental agencies, most notably the United Nations. The role ArcelorMittal played in its creation and co-ordination was recognized at the highest level when we were presented with President Clinton’s Global Citizen Award.

Today, aid is being made available for the COVID-19 response in West Africa, with donor agencies like USAid offering multi-billion-dollar aid packages. Nonetheless, countries like Liberia

need to be much more self- sufficient in their response to COVID-19 than they had been for Ebola. That’s because with COVID-19, nations are occupied with their domestic response to the crisis, unlike during the Ebola crisis, when West Africa had the world’s attention and support.

So, in mid-March, when the World Health Organisation officially declared COVID-19 a pandemic, the World Economic Forum (WEF) called to ask if ArcelorMittal could replicate the EPSMG model. That request triggered several internal conversations. Simon Wandke, CEO of ArcelorMittal Mining, got behind the idea because it’s what Liberia needs. Scott Lowe, CEO of ArcelorMittal Liberia, was up for it too, so we started by creating a private sector group in Liberia, with Scott taking on the role of chair.

Concurrently, we also started a weekly West Africa-wide conversation, chaired by Alan Knight, our head of corporate responsibility and community investments. The call brings together interested stakeholders including the WEF and other NGOs, government representa-tives and companies representing many industries active in the region, totalling 30-40 voices across West Africa. Participants include members from Firestone, Ecobank, Total, APM Terminals, Henderson Risk, Africa Union, Verlonium, WEF, PWC, OBT Shipping – and ArcelorMittal, of course. The diversity of players here, covering sectors as wide-ranging as natural resourc-es, banking, logistics and even management consultancy, proves the power of collectives like this.

The objective of the country groups is to help by doing what we do well, namely, coordinate the efficient use of resources, be that financial, or in-kind by way of goods and services, to:1. Support communications and community outreach, by raising awareness among the general population of how to recognize

COVID-19 symptoms and prevent the spread of the disease, as well as debunking false remedies. This is critically important, because in Africa, mistrust of government and stigma associated with a positive result are endemic, so people tend to avoid being tested. Employers are well-integrated into communities and are trusted information sources, so are ideally positioned to effectively communicate messages that can help contain COVID-19. We are therefore running communica-tions projects across West Africa to reinforce these messages.2. Help measure the spread of the disease by scaling up testing capacity in local communities and work to minimize misdiagnosis of

COVID-19 cases, thereby curtailing its spread. Through enhanced data collection and analysis, the private sector can support effective decision making on managing the disease.3. Seek to better manage movement within and between countries to minimize disease transmission over wide areas by localizing testing efforts, while mitigating supply issues arising from border closures by leverag-ing trusted private sector supply chains to centralize purchasing of goods such as testing kits, life support equipment and personal protective equipment. For instance, our mining operation in Liberia is working on bringing in rapid diagnostic tests and is

looking at how it can use its supply chains and technical expertise to boost local laboratory capacity, as well as offering up its distribution channels to deliver those tests across the country.4. Once available, work out how best to support the equitable distribution of medical supplies, including any vaccine.5. Help support economic recovery through continuity of business and employment, to prevent lockdown measures turning a medical emergency into a humanitarian disaster. 6. Seek to leverage any external support which may be available, such as aid from development agencies, including the package offered by USAid.

While the near-term objective of this project is on getting through this crisis, its long-term future will be decided on need. The aspiration, however, is that the project endures, is replicated in countries across West Africa and becomes a cohesive regional platform. At that point, it would need to be led by an established and authoritative independent body which would help to ensure a coordinated and collaborative private sector response to West Africa’s current and future challenges. What the group’s legacy may be however, is for another day. For now, we’re concentrating on tackling today’s challenges.

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Catalyzing collaboration in Liberia and West Africa

Lakshmi Mittal is Chairman and CEO of ArcelorMittal.

ArcelorMittal is helping coordinate the private sector response to COVID-19 in Liberia and across West Africa.

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John Brett

For the past 11 years, ArcelorMittal has published an annual sustainability report detailing our United States operations, our people and our communities. The report is based on ambitious goals we have set to improve our performance as a sustainable company and maintain our license to operate. As a global company, we are not required to publicly report at the national level, however we choose to do so because it is the right thing to do. We are driven by our stakehold-ers, including our customers, investors, communities and our employees, to uphold our transparency and accountability.

Looking back at 2019 and ahead to the remainder of 2020, it has been, and will likely continue

to be, a challenging time. This applies not only to our company, but also to the steel industry as a whole in the United States. Through this difficult period, our commitment to sustainability, our stakeholders and our communities has not wavered. We know that steel has an essential role to play in a sustainable and resilient future for society due to its continuous recyclability and its contributions to products that will support a net zero carbon economy. We also know that steelmaking comes with a unique and complex set of challenges and that we must continually strive to do better. Thus, I welcome the opportunity to share both our successes and opportunities with you in our 2019 United States Integrated Report, located at www.usa.arcelormittal.com/sustainability.

2019 was a difficult financial year for our business in the United

States. Factors that contributed to this include a sizable disconnect between the overall economy and the market demand for steel products, a decrease in apparent steel consumption and lower demand across many major steel-consuming sectors. These issues, when combined with a sub-optimal pricing environment, set the stage for a challenging economic period.

However, there are still bright spots to our 2019 financial story. The Section 232 trade measures continued to reduce steel imports. Finished steel imports declined by more than 18% in 2019. In addition to maintaining good cost control, ArcelorMittal USA made meaningful improvements in some key delivery performance operating parameters, reducing both our internal rejects and additional processing.

There were many advances to our sustainability story as well. In 2019, ArcelorMittal globally invested $301 million toward research and development efforts with the goal of inventing smarter steels for a better world. Our scientists and engineers are creating steels that are stronger, lighter and more efficient than ever before. ArcelorMittal also became the first steel company to launch a Climate Action report detailing our carbon reduction ambitions for the company across the world.

ArcelorMittal USA spent $347 million in capex in 2019, investing in projects that support our efforts to be efficient and sustainable. These projects included enhancements at our plants to produce new grades of advanced high-strength steels for automotive customers, which offer significant vehicle weight reductions without compromising strength or safety. Energy efficiency capex investments were also made, including the multi-year Burns Harbor powerhouse rebuild which will

enable the integrated steelmaking facility to generate and reuse enough energy to feed 75% of the plant’s total power requirements. We also continued our partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy in the Better Buildings, Better Plants Program to reduce our overall energy consumption.

That is not to say that we did not have setbacks. Sustainability challenges in 2019 included a decline in year-over-year employee safety perfor-mance, which is inexcusable. The company also experienced a failure at a pump station at our Burns Harbor, Indiana facility, resulting our reporting water permit exceedances, which in turn generated significant stakeholder concern. These matters are further detailed in the report. I take both issues very seriously and am committed to ensuring that health, safety and environmental compliance are top priorities for the company.

Looking forward to 2020, we know that this will be a challenging time for our industry and our communities. More than

ever I am dedicated to upholding ArcelorMittal’s 10 sustainable development outcomes through-out our operations in the United States. We must not lose sight of our goals to provide safe, healthy, quality working lives for our people, be an active and welcomed member of the community and use our natural resources responsibly.

I am personally grateful to our employees for their extraordi-nary efforts to advance our work in 2019, and their resolve to continue working safely as an essential business during the COVID-19 crisis of 2020. Our employees have transitioned to new working protocols and environments while adapting to an unprecedented level of societal and personal uncertainty. They are truly our greatest asset, and while we face challenges to come in 2020, I am confident we will overcome them together as we always have. And together, we will continue our journey to be the most sustainable steel company in the world.

John Brett, CEO, ArcelorMittal USA

Communicating successes and opportunities in the 2019 United States Integrated Report

Our 10 sustainable development outcomes are how we will contribute to making a more sustainable future, from the way we make steel and use resources,

to how we develop new products and support our people and our communities.

1 Safe, healthy, quality working lives for our people

2 Products that accelerate more sustainable lifestyles

3 Products that create sustainable infrastructure

4 Efficient use of resources and high recycling rates

5 Trusted user of air, land and water

6 Responsible energy user that helps create a lower carbon future

7 Supply chains that our customers trust 8 Active and welcomed member

of the community

9 Pipeline of talented scientists and engineers for tomorrow

10 Our contribution to society measured, shared and valued

All underpinned by transparent good governance.

Look for “The 10” symbol in 1 Magazine to see how our company works toward a more sustainable future.

Our 10 sustainable development outcomes

Bala Krishnan

For the transition to battery electric vehicles (BEVs) to be successful, carmakers must increase efforts to extend range, reduce costs, and enhance safety. But there are several challenges. The battery pack must hold the maximum number of cells. For that to happen, the packing efficiency must be great. The battery must fit within an efficient architecture that limits awkward placement and unnecessary movement. And, of course, the vehicles must be affordable for the customer. ArcelorMittal is meeting those challenges.

To elaborate, safety is, of course, a key concern. We must encase the battery in a pack that is crash resistant, watertight and fireproof. Our S-in motion® design proposals have gone through stringent testing at external testing facilities. When we test, we choose the most stringent standards worldwide. So, no matter where the cars are sold, the same design can meet all regional safety standards.

As for affordability, steel provides the best value. Our S-in motion® battery pack architecture, crafted using our advanced steels, is comparable in weight to aluminum-intensive, as well as mixed-material, battery packs. When high-volume vehicles, such as the Toyota Rav4 and the Ford Escape are electri-fied, it will create an economy of

scale, further reducing the cost of BEVs. And we believe steel will always provide the best value.

MartINsite® plays a vital role in our battery pack design. We’ve pioneered this product since the late eighties and it continues to evolve. We’ve been able to increase strength to 1700 MPa, while maintaining a desirable flat shape, thanks to USA investments at Indiana Harbor 3CAL.

We believe the future of mobility is electric. Cost and range

are currently the only perceived roadblocks for BEVs to take off. We are working to address those challenges and, as we do, we see more customers moving into the mobility space because BEVs have less negative impact on the environment. It also gives them a greater sense of security and superior driving dynamics because of the inherent structural benefit of a lower center of gravity.

The current pandemic may also influence more people to go

electric. They may want to drive their own vehicles instead of taking public transportation, but may still want to limit their carbon footprint due to their behavioral change. We can help with that, by offering the right steels for the right applications at the right price.

Bala Krishan is the director, automotive product applications, R&D, ArcelorMittal Flat Carbon Americas.

S-in motion®: ArcelorMittal’s lightweight steel solutions for BEVsCarmakers are working to create lighter, safer and more environmentally friendly vehicles. Our S-in motion® steel solutions play a key role in that effort.

Automotive>

For the transition to electric vehicles to be fully successful, carmakers must increase efforts to extend range, reduce cost, and enhance safety. A new S-in motion® study from ArcelorMittal reveals that advanced high strength steels (AHSS) solutions are the best choice to achieve this revolution in mobility at an affordable cost.

Building a sustainable business means integrating sustainability in every way, ensuring ArcelorMittal does what’s right – for our business, our people and our planet. Learn about our progress on this journey in our 2019 United States Integrated Report – www.usa.arcelormittal.com/sustainability

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ArcelorMittal received three of the prestigious honors: AM/NS Calvert, ArcelorMittal Dofasco, and ArcelorMittal USA for Indiana Harbor, I/N Tek and I/N Kote. This marked the third year in a row that AM/NS Calvert has been recognized, a rare and outstanding achievement. It was

also a second consecutive award for Indiana Harbor, I/N Tek and I/N Kote.

General Motors utilizes thousands of suppliers across the world, but only a small fraction of those receive the Supplier Quality Excellence Award. To receive the award,

suppliers must meet or exceed a very stringent set of quality and delivery performance criteria.

“General Motors’ mission is to design, build and sell the world’s best vehicles with the highest levels of quality and safety on the road. Achieving this mission depends largely on

the quality of the parts [our suppliers] produce day in and day out. You are a critical part of the team who helps ensure the customer is delighted with their product purchase and we want to recognize and thank you for that,” Richard Demuynck, executive director of GM’s

global supplier quality and development wrote in announc-ing this year’s awards.

“We are very proud of our partnership with General Motors – our largest customer – across our sites, and this recognition is a testament to our employees’ dedication to superior quality

and service. Winning this award in multiple locations not only bodes well for us now, but also helps position us to remain the market leader with GM,” said John Cardwell, ArcelorMittal’s director of automotive sales.

GM awards ArcelorMittal plants with prestigious Supplier Excellence AwardGeneral Motors recently recognized its best suppliers from around the globe with its coveted Supplier Quality Excellence Award for 2019, and several ArcelorMittal facilities in North America were among the awardees.

So many packages! Are you choosing the safest way when you unwrap them?

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At work or at home, don’t let packing materials trip you up. Plastic can be slippery and your feet could get tangled in bands.

Liz Johnson

In the classic 1962 movie, The “Music Man,” WInthrop Paroo (played by a then 10-year-old Ron Howard) sings of the joys of the Wells Fargo Wagon:

“Oh, the Wells Fargo Wagon is a coming now

I don’t know how I can ever wait to see

It could be something for someone who is no relation

But it could be something special just for me.”*

These days, Wells Fargo isn’t delivering our packages. They may come from the post office, FedEx, UPS, DHL or another service. But when those packages arrive, whether at home, office or warehouse, make sure to practice

good housekeeping because, believe it or not, packing materials can cause slips, trips and falls.

Recently, a Riverdale employee stumbled when his foot got caught in the plastic wrap and banding material that had been used in packing some temperature probes. Fortunately, he wasn’t hurt, but this incident serves as a warning.

Here are some reminders about keeping areas clear of housekeeping hazards:• Keep aisles and walkways clear.• Immediately clean up spills.• Make sure tools and equipment are clean and free of oil and grease.• Make sure tools, cords, hoses and other equipment are put away properly.• Properly and promptly dispose of waste.• Store flammable materials in designated locations.

• When storing items on shelves, make sure the shelves have the proper capacity to support the stored material. Do now leave boxes hanging off shelves.• When unpacking boxes wrapped or secured with plastic wrap and/or banding, immediately dispose of the wrap and/or banding. There have been several incidents where these materials caused slips, trips and falls, some resulting in injury.

Many packages are padded with Styrofoam or packing peanuts. In general, Styrofoam cannot be recycled. There are some earth-friendly ways to dispose of packing peanuts. An internet search will provide some guidance on sustainable practices.

*If you’re feeling nostalgic, go to YouTube and you can find a video of this classic movie moment.

liz.johnson@arcelormittal.com

You can thank Napoleon for the tin can. Hunger and scurvy were killing more soldiers than actual combat. So, he offered 12,000 francs to anyone who could find a way to preserve food for the military. Nicolas Appert won the prize for a technique that sealed food in glass containers, but the bottles were fragile. Shortly after, an Englishman named Peter Durand patented a technique for preserving food in “vessels of... tin or other metals or fit materials.” Today, manufacturers – many using tin plate from ArcelorMittal Weirton – make millions of cans each day.

Summer Paris

How have your family’s eating behaviors changed since COVID-19? With concerns about dining out at restaurants or making too many trips to the grocery store, many of us have opted for eating at home and stocking our pantries with foods that will last.

This has created a surge in the production of canned foods. Shipments of soup cans alone, for example, reached 1.19 billion units in the first quarter of 2020. This was an increase of more than 11 percent compared to the same period in 2019, and the greatest growth occurred in March as COVID-19 lockdowns began.

ArcelorMittal’s Weirton, WV, plant, which specializes in producing tin-plated steel, has stepped up to meet the increased demand. In addition to providing steel for food packaging, the

facility’s product is also used in other cans and containers, such as those used for pet foods and cleaning supplies.

One of ArcelorMittal Weirton’s customers is Ball Metalpack, which has adapted to new demands from consumers.

“Our aerosol cans are used for various disinfectants and cleaning products used to combat the COVID-19 virus. Additionally, our food products are keeping America fed as eating habits have changed to prepare more meals at home, thus driving food can volumes to all-time highs,” noted Paul Beard, chief procure-ment officer of Ball Metalpack.

“We are grateful to the many hardworking people at ArcelorMittal Weirton for their continued support. Supplying high quality, on time steel has never been more important than right now.”

Nutrition experts agree that canned fruits and vegetables offer the same nutrition as fresh

or frozen options, according to Cans Get You Cooking. Foods packaged in steel cans are also affordable, convenient and available year-round, adding to their value in pandemic-time, when many in our communities are also struggling financially.

“One of ArcelorMittal’s goals is for our steel to be used to support sustainable, resilient communities. We’ve seen how supply chains have been challenged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Locally, many of our employees have needed to be flexible with their schedules to get the steel through the manufacturing process efficient-ly,” said Brian James, general manager, ArcelorMittal Weirton. “We at ArcelorMittal Weirton are really proud to partner with our food industry and packaging customers to supply the steel they need to keep pantries across America stocked.”

summer.paris@arcelormittal.com

Cans from Weirton steel in demand as pandemic habits changeOur Products>

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Mimicking environmental conditions to improve our products

Fixing leaks saves money, conserves water at ArcelorMittal Coatesville

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Summer Paris

“We found a big leak and we fixed it.”

ArcelorMittal Coatesville’s Justin Wrabley makes it sound just that simple. But fixing that “big leak” actually involved a great deal of problem-solving, strategic thinking and project management. Now, it is saving the plant more than $350,000 a year.

“We are always striving to be more efficient in everything we do. As it relates to water, we look for opportunities to reduce our consumption, save money on purchased water and protect natural resources – like Brandywine Creek – that we and the community depend on,” explained Wrabley, division manager of maintenance, environmental and utilities.

So, in 2018, the Coatesville team identified a performance improvement project to reduce the plant’s water consumption,

mainly from a section of the facility that was no longer in use. Water was being fed across the facility from where the plant’s old 120" mill used to be to the current 140" mill, and they suspected there were leaks. They repaired another water line that had previously been closed to the 140" mill and, once that line could be used, they successfully shut off the water from the old 120" mill area.

“With that alone, we saw our overall water consumption go down. But still, the consump-tion on the new repaired line was higher than we had projected. We had to figure out why.”

Tim Raysor, MEU shift manager, brought in an expert with a unique piece of technology called an “acoustic correlator.” Using microphones placed at several locations on the pipe, they listened and measured sounds throughout the line to pinpoint where there could be a leak.

“The acoustic correlator

required complete quiet, which is hard to achieve in a steel mill! So, we coordinated it with a scheduled mill change and even stopped rail movement in the area when the sound measurements were being taken,” Wrabley said.

Using the data from the acoustic correlator, they located the problem area, dug it up, and found two places on the pipe that were leaking. They cut off and capped those connections, fixing the so-called “big leak.”

These repairs decreased the plant’s water consumption by more than 2 million gallons a month, on average, a $350,000 savings for the year.

ArcelorMittal Coatesville has been in operation for 210 years and “often times, we come across a piece of ancient history that we are still using,” Wrabley said. “Projects like this, to update infrastructure and make the plant more efficient will help us be sustainable long-term.”

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Rishabh Bahel

Most of our plants are experiencing low utilization rates, due to the downturn in our business related to the COVID-19 outbreak. We’ve idled many processes but, just like the economy, the processes cannot just be turned off and on. We need to ensure that the shutdown of equipment is done in a safe and reliable manner, while ensuring that we are not wasting any energy.

Energy can be broadly grouped into three categories: electrical, mechanical and thermal. Each comes with its own set of health and safety challenges.

We produce off-gases as a result of certain processes. There are a lot of energy components attached to these, including exhausters or boosters, which help the movement of these gases to ensure proper circulation. During low production times, we should reduce the opera-tional speed and turn off some fans that may not be required, while verifying the alarms daily.

A flare is when we burn the off-gases that are not required for any processes. Each of the production units have flare stacks that burn gases before letting them into the atmosphere. During these times, when the flare stacks are not always in the “on” mode, it could let some unburnt gas out in the atmosphere, which would descend to the ground. That’s

why we should continuously monitor the flare pilot system and use thermal cameras to confirm the flame.

Industrial gases – such as oxygen, hydrogen – and off-gases – such as coke

oven, blast furnace and basic oxygen furnace gases – are used in several processes. When processes are idled, we need to purge the gases because leaving them in a pipeline is not advisable, and a leak could go undetected.

If a plant is planning to shut off reheat furnaces, they should take actions to decrease the risk of flashbacks or leakages. All pipelines within the reheat furnaces should be rinsed with nitrogen. This ensures no other gas is present and, after the process is done, the combustion fans can be shut off.

The steam demand changes across the plant as processes are idled. This is a good time to walk the steam grid and check to see if the steam traps are working correctly. If there is condensate build-up in the steam lines and the

traps are not working properly, it could lead to water hammer. That’s when water is trapped inside the lines and that could lead to integrity issues. The infrastruc-ture damage can be significant.

This is a good time to optimize the use of variable frequency drives (VFDs). These help us control the speed of the pumps and fans. The use of VFDs will not only increase the life of the equipment, but will also save money by using less energy.

Treasure hunts are one way to review energy use. These are walk-throughs of facilities to look

for potential energy savings. At ArcelorMittal USA, we have conducted numerous treasure hunts, which have led to millions of dollars saved. When an area is quiet, you can hear air leaks, which are costly. And they help identify equipment that could be shut down. We have some great resources from the Department of Energy Better Plant program and the EPA Energy Star program to aid us in energy treasure hunts.

Rishabh Bahel is the manger, utilities and energy conservation at ArcelorMittal Cleveland.

An acoustic correlator used microphones and sound measurements to pinpoint the location of a water leak in the line.

During downturns, every effort should be made to conserve energy, which can lead to significant cost savings.

Controlling energy costs during COVID-19

Rich Clausius

How will our new metallic coatings hold up in hot, humid air or corrosive environments? One function of ArcelorMittal Global R&D East Chicago is to evaluate the corrosion perfor-mance of those coatings, mill surface treatments, paint systems and customer products. That lets us determine how a product will perform from a corrosion service-life perspective.

To do this, we can do long-term, natural (outdoor) exposure testing, but that takes years and significantly delays a product’s use. Or, we can perform accelerated corrosion testing in our lab. That only takes a few months.

At East Chicago R&D, some of the common accelerated tests simulate harsh environmen-tal conditions, including salt spray, cyclic corrosion, prohesion, Cleveland condensing, and humidity stack testing. Here’s what those tests entail.1. Salt spray test: a continuous 5% sodium chloride salt fog at

95°F, like a constant thick heavy London fog. Suitable for comparative testing of similar products, but not a predictor of long-term corrosion performance. 2. Cyclic corrosion test: a repeating cyclic test with alternating hot 100% humidity/salt spray/dry conditions over 24 hours, simulating real life-changing weather conditions (rain, drying, etc.). 3. Prohesion test: a repeating cyclic test which alternates hourly between diluted ammonia-sulfate fog and drying, which simulates a heavy industrial/corrosive environment. 4. Cleveland condensing test: constant exposure to 100% humidity at 120°F on one sample face. This test simulates the performance of material during storage or actual use in an open-air, high-humidity and high-temperature environment. 5. Humidity stack test: a repeating cyclic test where a stack of samples is exposed to 100% humidity at 104°F and then exposed to room temperature air and humidity over 24 hours. This test simulates material performance during coil or

sheets storage in a hot/cold condensate environment.

Each of these tests accelerates corrosion by creating a more aggressive environment at higher temperatures. This shows the relative performance of new materials or treatments vs. reference materials or products. By showing equivalent or better performance than the references, we have a high degree of confidence that these products will perform well in actual use and can be used commercially. Examples of products tested include metallic coatings, mill surface treatments, weathering steels, air conditioner grills, dryer inner doors and highway guardrails.

We can’t control where our products are used, but we can mimic environmental conditions to supply quality products for our customers.

Rich Clausius is the project manager, construction and manufacturing products, ArcelorMittal Global R&D, East Chicago.

By exposing steel samples to water, salt and fog, ArcelorMittal R&D can gauge and improve how our steel will react to the weather.

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ArcelorMittal employees extend their health, safety values into their communities By Great News

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States, countless people sought to do whatever

they could to help their communi-ties. Many at ArcelorMittal found unique ways to do the same, for each other and their neighbors.

“Promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of our people is our number one priority

at ArcelorMittal,” said Steve Thompson, director, health & safety, ArcelorMittal USA. “I am incredibly proud to see that our health and safety values extend beyond the workplace and into the

communities made up of our neighbors and key stakeholders. We always encourage our employees to use their time, talents, and leadership skills to make a difference in the community. Our employees

are doing just that and more during these uncertain times.” We are sharing a few stories of ArcelorMittal employees who have been glimpses of hope and encouragement for all.

This article originally appeared in “Great News,” and is reprinted with permission. You can see more stories like this at greatnews.life.

When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down the country, Summer Paris was left wondering how she could be of help to others. Hearing about the Cleveland Sewing Company and how they were looking for volunteers to sew masks to donate to smaller health care facilities, she decided that this was a way to help, and involve her 14-year-old son.

“There was a lot scrambling for PPE in the beginning and at the time we were making them, they weren’t readily available and it seemed like a good place to put our energy,” she said. “We had an

assembly line and my son would iron all of the pleats and then I would sew them. He would then count and package them. It was some pretty good teamwork.”

While she and her son worked on the masks, Paris’ husband and 7-year-old daughter wrote notes of encouragement for “Love for the Elderly.”

“By focusing on something positive that we can do to help, it counteracts all of the scary or worrisome parts of the conversa-tion,” she said. “It was important to involve the kids with these

projects to give them a sense of purpose during an anxious time.”

Together, Paris and her son sewed around 150 masks that were a part of the 5,000 masks donated through the Cleveland Sewing Company. It was a unique way to connect with each other and others.

“Any opportunity to feel like we’re reaching out and connecting with other people is important. Knowing that there’s someone on the other end of the note or the mask helps you feel like you’re a part of a community,” Paris said.

Summer Pariscommunications & corporate responsibility manager, Arcelormittal Cleveland

As a first responder at work and an emergency medical responder (EMR) for the Red Cross of Indiana, Brian Dunning’s desire to help those in need is a constant in his life.

“I’ve never been the kind of person to sit back and see someone struggling and not do something if I can help. I mean, I’ll even stop on the side of the road if I see someone trying to change a tire,” he said.

When Dunning saw the need for child-sized masks for a local childhood advocacy center, he knew he and his 3-D printer could help. While cloth masks would work, the need to be laundered after each use meant that the center would need quite a lot. A 3-D printed plastic mask, however, could be washed and sanitized with ease and available for use quickly, and they would easily hold a cotton filter for even further protection. So, Dunning printed several masks in various sizes to donate to the center.

“I wanted to help out and it gives you something to focus on other than what’s going on in the world,” he said. “I don’t get anything out of doing this, but I do get pleasure knowing that someone’s taken care of and that they have what they need, regardless of what it takes from me.”

Dunning was happy to help and hopes that others will continue to do the same.

“It’s one of those things that once you start, it’s a chain reaction and people decide they want to help out,” he said. “It really takes just one.”

Brian Dunningprocess mechanic and EMR, I/N Tek and I/N Kote

When Kirk Ward’s wife, Tammy, decided to loan the couple’s RV to a young family whose father and husband were medical workers and at the forefront of the COVID-19 fight, he didn’t second guess her decision.

Wanting to be of help to someone in any way, Tammy checked a community page on Facebook where she saw a request from Christina Fitch who was looking for an RV for her husband, Daniel, a CT tech at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Ill., to stay in during this pandemic to keep their family safe.

The Wards were both ready and willing to offer the Fitch

family the use of their RV for as long as they needed. But their help didn’t stop at delivering the RV. Kirk continues to help the young family by servicing the RV and Tammy stays in contact with Christina, as she knows that living separately from her husband and caring for their small children must be difficult.

“I was in the military and put my life on the line and this man is doing the same thing right now. It’s a different circumstance, but he’s on the front line right now. Whatever I could do to help them out and make them feel comfort-able – it just made sense to do it,” Kirk said.

Kirk and Tammy knew this was just one way that they could live out their faith and bless others during these uncertain times.

“Helping is a natural thing for me. No matter what situation I was in myself, if God puts something before me that I can provide or that I’m able to do, I really don’t even question it, I just step out and do it,” Tammy said.

“This blesses both families. It blessed us to be able to do it and it blesses them as their need was met,” Kirk said. “Whatever we’ve been blessed with and have an opportunity to bless others, we want to do that.”

Kirk Wardspecial projects/demolition manager, Arcelormittal Indiana Harbor

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Irene Smith has been working to spread cheer throughout the pandemic by sewing masks for anyone who needs them. Through Facebook, she has found a wider community to serve and regularly shares when she makes new masks. She has even kept additional masks in her purse to hand out to strangers who do not have them.

“I’m donating where I can. I also have a lot of elderly folks in my community and I’ve been doing my best to pass masks out to them,” she said. “The more people that need it, the more I’m happy to make. I mostly like knowing that I have helped people that matter to me and even strangers. People feel more comfortable moving about their daily lives and that’s been the biggest joy.”

To keep others and herself positive, Smith has used bright colors and fun patterns for the masks and sends them out with a note of encouragement. It is all to fulfill her personal mission.

“My personal motto is that if I’ve made one person smile today, then it’s going to be a good day and I feel like that’s never been more important than it is right now,” she said. “Whether it’s through a fun pattern on a face mask or maybe a positive quote that I include when I send it out, if I help somebody smile and have brought them a little peace of mind at this time, it’s endlessly worth it. That’s what’s keeping me going.”

Smith has sewn nearly 400 masks, and while working on her sewing skills has been an added benefit, it is helping others that brings her the greatest happiness.

Doing something that is for the good of the community has helped Smith get through this pandemic.

“Hopefully, we’ll see the other side of this soon and I hope that this goodwill that’s been generated will act as a foundation for future engagement within our communities. I don’t want this to end, the kindness that people have been showing. It’s been so inspiring to me personally and I want to see it continue,” she said.

Irene Smithaccount representative - customer service, plate, Arcelormittal Burns Harbor

When Jack Hearns, Jr., learned of a mask shortage, he wanted to help.

“When everything started going on, masks were limited and I knew people who were going through chemotherapy or other health issues who needed masks, so I asked my daughter to sew some for me,” Hearns said.

Each night he would ask his daughter, Payton, to make a certain amount of masks and each morning, the masks would be ready for him to distribute to those in need. They also donated

several masks to a local nursing home facility where his wife works.

“I saw a need and wanted to meet it,” he said.

Not even a shortage of materials could stop Hearns and his daughter.

“The store was out of fabric so we bought cotton sheets and cut those for the fabric and used the elastic from the fitted sheet to make the mask,” he said.

Hearns was thrilled to hear that those who received the masks were more at ease to go

about their lives safely. “They were happy to get

the masks to use when going to the store and be out and about,” he said.

Altogether, Hearns and Payton made and distributed around 200 masks. And while Hearns spearheaded the initiative and worked to make sure those who needed a mask received one, he’s quick to shine the spotlight on Payton and her sewing.

“She did all the work, I just asked,” he joked. “I’m so proud of her.”

Jack Hearns, Jr.millwright and safety advocate, Arcelormittal Cleveland

During a pandemic, we have all become even more aware of the importance of our first responders on the front lines, caring for the sick and injured. Gutelius is one such first responder who volunteers as a firefighter at not one, but two, of his local fire departments, all in the pursuit of caring for others.

“I enjoy helping people and making them feel better. If I can make things a little bit better, it helps us both and I can give back to my community, especially during these times,” Gutelius said.

And he does not do it alone. Gutelius volunteers

alongside his daughter at both fire departments.

“Seeing her so gung-ho really fires me up again,” he said. “I’m really proud of her and it gives me a boost to keep going.”

“You’ve got to have a certain drive for it, you’ve got to love serving,” he said.

While the physical and day-to-day aspects of being a volunteer firefighter haven’t changed in this pandemic, making sure he stays safe, keeps those he’s helping safe and keeps his family safe from the virus has added a new mental challenge to face when Gutelius answers calls.

But it’s a new challenge he’s ready to tackle.

“Since the virus became widely recognized, I’d say it’s now the first thing I think about going on a call. Do I have my face mask with me? Will I be first on scene and have to go inside the home if it’s a medical call? Will the people in the home answer honestly when I ask about their exposure to the virus?” he said. “My wife has an auto-immune disease, so bringing that home to her and my kids weighs on my mind quite a bit. It won’t stop me from running calls.”

Dave Guteliuselectrician, I/N Tek and I/N Kote

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ArcelorMittal nonprofit partners navigate COVID-19 with resiliency Shira Cohen

At the crux of a crisis, resilient organizations overcome adversity by having an arsenal of tools already in place that protects their brand, resources, staff and stakeholders from the impending hardship.

Two of our previous Building Resilience grantees, Dunes Learning Center and Mobile Baykeeper, not only became more resilient organiza-tions overall, but have been able to navigate COVID-19 related challenges and continue to provide their invaluable services to our communities.

Normally, Dunes Learning Center would be gearing up for their summer camps, where little Nature Navigators and Mighty Acorns might be spotted

exploring our Burns Harbor facility. But the organization cancelled the summer camps and cut their school programs short because of the virus. However, the Center was able to quickly pivot to offer their incredible resources virtually.

“We began producing e-learning content that has been very well received,” said Geof Benson, Dunes Learning Center’s executive director. “We normally wouldn’t have the time to create these virtual offerings, but it has been an adventure and a very constructive use of our time.” The Center has been consistently supplying environmental education digitally through web series, activity sheets and social media updates. Some of the more popular e-learning materials are the video series “Search for Sandsquatch” and Nature in your Neighborhood.

This transition was possible because of the organization’s cloud-based software and high-speed internet, which was upgraded as part of its Building Resilience grant.

“Our internet would go down constantly and we’d go to coffee shops to use their internet. Without these technological updates, especially the cloud, we would work much slower from home,” added Geof. “Other nonprofits are struggling to adjust to working from home and we were able to transition systems quickly. Luckily, we already had these tools ready to go.”

“This was the good foresight from ArcelorMittal as they thought about the whole idea of Building Resilience and the significant impact it could have on making non-profits more resilient,” noted Geof. “No one saw this coming, but we had already

been looking at the resiliency of our organization.”

Long before coronavirus ravaged the United States and much of the world, the idea of resiliency and equipping our community partners with the tools to build resiliency was already at the forefront of discussion at ArcelorMittal.

At ArcelorMittal, we aim to meet the expectations of our stakeholders, while simultane-ously predicting future local and global challenges. Our commit-ment to our communities is an important aspect of this approach and in recognition of our 10-year anniversary back in 2017, we reflected upon these partnerships using the same resiliency lens we use for our business.

As a result, in 2017, we launched “Building Resilience: Investing in Nonprofit Sustainability,” a grant initiative available to our nonprofit partners to support projects traditionally underfunded by foundations and corporations. These projects are designed to have a significant impact on the long-term sustainability of the organization.

Dunes Learning Center has been able to expand their audience due to their virtual offerings and has built quite the online following. However, the team is looking forward to getting back outside with groups, while finding a happy medium by producing engaging online content.

Down in Alabama, Mobile Baykeeper has been persevering through these turbulent times as the organization continues its mission of environmental advocacy by supplying citizens a means to protect the beauty, health and heritage of the Mobile Bay Watershed and coastal communities.

Unfortunately, due to coronavirus, the organization has postponed and canceled

in-person programming and events. However, Baykeeper remains essential, creating online lessons, nature and education resource guides and responding to citizen pollution reports in the area.

With the cancellation of some of their big fundraising events, ensuring funding and maintaining organization during these challenging times has been pivotal. Baykeeper developed a strategic plan with their Building Resilience grant, which has helped them prosper.

“We focused on developing a strategic plan to enhance our board structure, succession planning, strategy roadmap and more,” said Casi Callaway, executive director & Baykeeper, Mobile Baykeeper. “Our work plan is much more streamlined and we now have a strong, working board. When COVID-19 began to hit, the board was able to meet quickly and efficiently – assigning roles such as applying for the PPP loan, tracking the loan and redoing the

budget to account for the postponement of the fundraisers. All of the things critical to adapting in a crisis, I was already tracking and the board was trained to helped me reorganize and rearrange.”

The team has also been able to pivot their donor base, as it was a part of their revamped development plan within their strategic plan, “We have a lifeline of operating expenses in the bank and have yet to dip into that at all,” noted Casi. “That is huge. I feel incredibly proud. The team has been ready to pivot and that is based on building resiliency into the organization through the strategic planning.”

Related links:https://www.mobilebaykeeper.org/covid19-resourceshttps://duneslearningcenter.org/sandsquatchhttps://duneslearningcenter.org/neighborhood

shira.cohen@arcelormittal.comThanks to ArcelorMittal’s Building Resilience grant, Dunes Learning Center naturalists can connect to the internet while at Cowles Lodge (file photo).

ArcelorMittal supports Mobile Baykeeper’s Strategic Watershed Awareness and Monitoring Program (SWAMP) which educates partici-pants on the role and importance of watersheds (file photo).

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Protect yourself against pandemic phishing scamsHeather Bockstruck

Did you know disruption and fears around the coronavirus pandemic make us more attractive targets to hackers? Phishing, when a scammer impersonates someone to ask for your personal informa-tion, is one of the oldest internet scams and it’s taken new life during these unprecedented times.

Determined criminals are “phishing” for information by posing as officials of the CDC, as health experts offering cures and even as your colleagues at ArcelorMittal.

Recognizing that phishing is the most common way to infect your computer with malware and put other computers at risk, our IT team has been deploying “phish tests” to keep us safe. The fake

emails are part of a phishing awareness and avoidance program.

“In the most recent test, 90% of the employees who read the email correctly identified it as phishing and did the right thing. They deleted it without clicking on anything,” explained Dean Sheets, division manager, IT infrastructure, security, directory services and email. “Unfortunately, 10% took the bait and clicked on the links in the email which took them to an informational and educational site about why that was the wrong thing to do.”

These clues that can help you spot a scam and keep your data safe: • Requests for personal informationWhen an authentic-looking email makes requests that you wouldn’t normally expect, it’s often a

strong giveaway that it’s not from a trusted source. Keep an eye out for emails requesting you to confirm personal informa-tion that you would never usually provide, such as banking details or login credentials.• Irregular email addresses and linksBogus variations of email addresses and hidden links aim to trick recipients. Always check the sender’s email address and hover your mouse over links to examine URLs. Often you can tell that it is not a legitimate sender or online destination. • Suspicious attachmentsAlarm bells should be ringing if you receive an unexpected email from someone you do not know with an attachment. Phishing attachments could contain a malicious URL or trojan, leading to the installation of a virus or

malware on your PC or our network.• Poorly writtenErrors in spelling, punctuation and grammar are telltale clues of a phishing attempt. Remember generic greetings such as “Dear sir or madam,” or “To whom it may concern,” mean that the sender has no idea who you are. • Instant action

Phishing scams will insist that you respond immediately. Don’t panic. Ensure that you take the time to really think about whether an email is asking something reasonable of you.

“Our phish testing has lowered our failure rate by about 15% over the past six months. We will keep making the tests tougher as the hackers are getting better as well,” said Jerry Yothment, general manager, information technology.

While we see measured improvement in how our people are correctly identifying and deleting phishing emails, we should all take these risks

seriously. Our IT team will continue to challenge us and we must stay vigilant.

heather.bockstruck@arcelormittal.com

Working at home has some advantages, but it also has many pitfalls. There are some simple ways to avoid them.

Shira Cohen

Soumitra Agashe, division manager, operations technology, hot rolling and finishing has been named senior division manager, hot rolling and finishing. In his new role, Soumitra will be responsible for the overall safety, quality, and productivity of the down-stream units at the Burns Harbor, Columbus and Obetz facilities. Soumitra began his career at ArcelorMittal Global Research and Development in East Chicago in 2002 and progressed to the position of senior research engineer. In 2010, Soumitra moved to the company’s London offices as manager of corporate strategy and business develop-ment where he helped develop the long-term strategic forecasts for raw materials and global steel demand, as well as supported the strategic initiatives at the segment level. He returned to ArcelorMittal USA operations in 2013 and progressed to become the area manager of pickling, tandem, rolling and roll shop at the Burns Harbor facility before transitioning to his current position in 2017. Soumitra has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Pune University, India, a master of business administration from the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and a master’s degree in industrial engineering from the University of Toledo.

Jacobus “Jaco” Barnard, manager equipment technology, hot rolling & finishing, is named division manager, engineering. In this role, Jaco will now be responsible for capex projects at Indiana Harbor and Riverdale. Jaco’s career began with legacy company Iscor Steel, South Africa,

in 1992 where he completed many cold mill upgrade projects as a senior engineer. In 2008, he transferred to Indiana Harbor and was assigned to east finishing, where he worked on various maintenance and equipment technology projects. Jaco has an electrical engineering degree from Northwest University, South Africa, and a degree in business administration from the University of Witwatersrand, South Africa.

Kelly Dallas, principal engineer, USA engineering, has been named division manager, USA engineer-ing. In this role, Kelly will now manage the USA engineering team and the USA capex budget. Kelly’s career began with legacy company Bethlehem Steel in 1999 in the Burns Harbor engineering department and has taken on increasing responsibilities as project manager in the Flat Carbon Americas group and principal engineer, USA engineer-ing team Kelly is currently the project manager of the walking beam furnace project at the Burns Harbor hot mill and will continue to oversee that project to its completion. Kelly has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Purdue University Northwest and a master’s degree in business administration from Indiana University Northwest.

Jared Glover, mechanical maintenance supervisor, tin mill, has been named maintenance manager, tin mill. In this role, Jared will now manage all maintenance activities in the tin mill. Jared’s career began at ArcelorMittal Weirton in January 2012 as a service technician and since then has progressed through various operating and maintenance positions.

Joseph (Rick) Kollhoff, product manager, product control, cold

rolled has been named director, commercial sales, special product sales. In this role, Rick will be responsible for providing commercial leadership, developing and implementing a selling strategy within assigned markets and territories, and driving cross-functional cooperation and decision-making with a focus on employee development, coaching and effective performance management. Rick began his career with ArcelorMittal in 2008 as an account manager, commer-cial sales. He has a bachelor’s degree in economics from St. Joseph’s University and a master’s degree in business administration from Loyola University.

Todd Sarazine, senior specialist, process automation, electrical maintenance, ArcelorMittal Minorca Mine has been named manager, process automation/IT, ArcelorMittal Minorca Mine. In this role, Todd will be responsible for both the business and process automation networks, the process automation group, and electrical engineering. Previously Todd worked as an MTE and as a senior specialist in process automation. Todd graduated from Eveleth Technical College with an associate degree in industrial instrumentation.

Matthew Zimmer, senior engineer, plant maintenance, concentrator/pellet plant, ArcelorMittal Minorca Mine has been named manager, asset management, ArcelorMittal Minorca Mine. In this role, Matthew will be responsible for the development of Minorca’s maintenance system and will manage the planning, reliability and scheduling of maintenance site wide. Previously, Matthew was a reliability engineer in the concentrator and pellet plant.

On the move at ArcelorMittal USAOur People>

You’re on candid camera: Don’t get caught making these mistakes!Many of you are working at home these days. If you’re not, you’re probably interacting with people who are either way. You want to look and sound your best on a video conference call. And you want to make sure your conference is secure.

Professionalism>

Liz Johnson

Six steps to security*Stay safe when meeting virtually whether you’re using Zoom, Skype or some other video conferencing technology. These days, security is essential. You don’t have to be an IT wiz to implement some basic conferenc-ing policies and techniques.1. Get the right software. Consumer grade software usually doesn’t have all the administrative tools you need to keep meetings secure. Look for tools created for professional use and update them regularly.

2. Use the waiting room. A waiting room allows the meeting administrator to confirm that only authorized people can join the meeting using enabled password protection. Whichever service you use, it should provide a meeting ID number and a separate password or pin. If you create your own password, use a password generator to avoid something easy to guess.3. Keep links private. Don’t share invitations or links via social media. Only share through your organization’s email system.4. Lock the meeting. Once everyone has signed in, lock your meeting down to prevent any unauthorized users from trying to hack in. Of course, some people may drop out temporarily, let them back in, but be sure to lock the meeting again once they return.5. Don’t record meetings, unless necessary. If you must record it, make sure every participant is aware that you are.6. Educate hosts. If employees are planning their own meetings, be sure they’re aware of the

proper procedures for holding a secure conference.

10 tips for a professional presentationWorried about how you’ll look on a video conference call? You should be. Some people at other companies have been fired for not being aware that they are on camera and being caught in some overly candid moments. Here’s how to look your best.1. Make sure your technology is working correctly. Do a trial run to ensure you can be seen and heard.2. Be on time. In fact, be a few minutes early so that you don’t disrupt the start of the meeting.3. Wear work-appropriate clothing. You can be casual, but you don’t want to look sloppy.4. Have the right light. The best light is natural light that comes from the sides. You don’t want too much light in the background known as “backlight.” It makes it look as though you are sitting in shadows.5. Frame the camera correctly. If you’re using a laptop, you may

want to elevate it with a few books so that you are at eye level with the camera.6. Look into the camera. You want to look as though you’re looking at the others in the meeting.7. Remove distractions from your background. You don’t want anything too personal behind you and you don’t want something that will draw focus from the business at hand.8. Pay attention to the person speaking. It’s rude not to.9. Speak clearly, using proper pauses, emphasis and volume. 10. If you’re not speaking, mute your microphone to avoid background noise. When working at home that can include children, pets, appliances, and doorbells.

So, whether you’re using Microsoft teams, Skype, Zoom, or another platform, these tips will help you communicate as effectively as possible.

*Source: Computer World website

liz.johnson@arcelormittal.com

Now that the rest of the world knows what PPE is...

We want to thank the steelworkers who have been using it all along. As essential employees in the United States who have always made workplace safety a priority, you continue to do so during a pandemic. It is because of your dedication that American steel is still being made for those who need it most, including steel for hospitals, medical equipment and ambulances.

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ArcelorMittal Warren produces coke and rescues dogs too!

ArcelorMittal Cleveland’s nonprofit partner University Settlement has been delivering food and supply boxes to hundreds of home-bound and in-need households in the Slavic Village neighborhood near our Cleveland plant. Each relief box delivered to a neighbor includes a special hand-written note, including many written by a small team of ArcelorMittal employee-volunteers. Thank you to our colleagues for making sure everyone in our commu-nity feels cared for and connected.

Bringing cheer to neighbors, even during the COVID crisis

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Shira Cohen

There are many demanding and diverse day-to-day responsibili-ties for a manager at ArcelorMittal USA. Now you can add dog wrangling to the list of skills of two Warren coke plant managers.

Dave Stowe, manager, by-products, was hard at work in the engine room when he noticed a strange sight, a chocolate lab lying on the floor. He immediately gave Mike Paterson, manager, health & safety, a call for some much-needed help.

“Dave called and said he needed my help with a dog in our engine room. I always carry a spare dog leash in the car for my dog, so I grabbed it and went to meet Dave,” Mike said. “I approached the dog with caution not knowing its demeanor. As soon as I got within a few feet,

he got up and bolted out an open door into the plant.”

Mike and Dave chased the canine for nearly a mile, through the ore yard, all the way to the hot metal bridge. With nowhere else for the dog to escape, the duo leashed the roaming lab and brought him back to the plant office.

Unfortunately, the dog’s collar did not have an identifica-tion tag, so Joe Magni, plant manager, ArcelorMittal Warren, decided to take matters into his own hands.

“Joe took the initiative to search the lost and found section on Facebook,” said Cindy Costantino, manager, human resources and payroll. “Within 45 minutes he found a post for the same dog and we learned he had been missing for 12 days. I started crying!”

More than 10 miles away in McDonald, Ohio, Mary Ellen

received one of the best phone calls of her life, that her beloved pet, Payton, had been found! Mary Ellen and her son immedi-ately drove the 20 minutes to the plant and eagerly reunited with their missing family member.

“God bless them for not giving up,” exclaimed Mary Ellen. Payton was a rescue and abused as a puppy and is consequently known for taking off running when chased.

“I was compelled to chase the dog, as I am a dog owner myself,” explained Mike. “I would want someone to do the same for my dog given the same situation.”

With the coronavirus plaguing the world with negative news, there was no better time for this act of kindness.

“In the midst of these dark times, it was great that something good happened,” said Cindy.

shira.cohen@arcelormittal.com

Our steel supports flags and Flag Day!June 14 was more than just a sweltering summer Sunday; it also marked National Flag Day, which commemorates the adoption of the United States flag, dating back to 1777. Later, President Woodrow Wilson issued a presidential proclamation back in 1916 to officially honor the red, white and blue on this day. A flag patriotically blowing in the wind is only as strong is its pole, made of steel.

Independence Day fascinating factsHere are some interesting facts to share with your family and friends on the Fourth of July while waiting for the hot dogs to cook on the grill:

• Three presidents died on July 4: Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in 1826, and James Monroe, in 1831. Calvin Coolidge was the only president born on July 4, in 1872.

• The Massachusetts General Court was the first state legislature to recognize July Fourth as a state celebration, in 1781.

• The first recorded use of the name “Independence Day” occurred in 1791.

• The U.S. Congress established Independence Day as an unpaid holiday for federal employees in 1870. It became a federal paid holiday in 1931.

Celebrating the red, white and blue!

Despite COVID-19, Cleveland plant, union collect food for community

Volunteerism>

Summer Paris

Employees of ArcelorMittal Cleveland took part in a special canned food collection in honor of Health & Safety Day and Workers Memorial Day, April 28.

“We could not go through with our original plans for Health & Safety Day fair because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but we still wanted to come together to honor Workers Memorial Day in a special way. There are a lot of people struggling right now. The food drive was a way to do something positive for the community in a difficult time,” explained Tony Pasquale, USW Local 979 safety chair.

The Cleveland joint Health & Safety Day planning committee quickly organized a drive-up food drop-off at the union hall. Union

safety advocates volunteered to safely accept donations from people’s cars, taking care to maintain physical distancing. Many donors contributed food items packaged in steel cans, showing how steel plays an important role in feeding our communities.

In just one day, 847 pounds of food and $355 were donated and delivered to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank.

“The Food Bank is continu-ously grateful for all of its community partners that have found a way to give back during this unprecedented and uncertain time. With the need in the community continuing to rise, knowing that we can count on folks like those from ArcelorMittal to lend a helping hand to our neighbors in need is extremely meaningful. Thank you to all those who contributed,” said Liz Mazur of the Cleveland Food Bank.

Special thanks to the union safety advocates who collected, sorted and packed food dona-tions: Tony Pasquale, Bill Cook, Jack Hearns, Bill Click, John Wrabel, Matt Snyder and Arbert Gonzalez. Additional members of the Health & Safety Day planning committee included: Dave Ballinger, Tanner Ferko, Kelly Gaydosh, Janis Gribble, Karen Duraney, Michelle Hattendorf, Bob Boardman, Lanita East, Marlene Pachko, Lillian Ross, and Donna Sinegar. Plant services & logistics volunteers, Chester Jasterbowski and Jim Dingess, delivered the food to the Food Bank.

Learn more about the efforts of the Greater Cleveland Food Bank at www.greatercleveland-foodbank.org.

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USW Local 979 Safety Advocates collected donated food for the Food Bank, all while maintaining safe physical distance.

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Limestone from ArcelorMittal paves the way for a community trail

Why I Give Boldly: J.R. Griswold

Shira Cohen

50 truckloads filled with 1,250 tons of limestone have literally paved the way for the Veterans Memorial Trail in Hebron, Indiana. Although only one mile is complete, this trail will one day host bikers, walkers and runners, connecting Hebron and Crown Point, Indiana.

Many of our employees live in Hebron, since it’s only about 30 miles from our Indiana Harbor and Burns Harbor facilities. Don Ensign, formerly a lime plant manager and now a consultant to ArcelorMittal USA, serves on the Town of Hebron Board as a council member. As ArcelorMittal strives

to be an active and welcomed member of the community, he engaged his former company to help with this unique initiative.

“Don asked if we could donate the ground foundation for the Memorial Trail,” said Ben Zavala, lime plant manager, 4SP, ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor. “The state also offered to match all donations in monetary value. We knew we wanted to be a part of this.”

ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor uses limestone during the refining process to remove impurities in the steelmaking process. The limestone goes through a screen, as it must be a certain size to perform its function, between half an inch to two inches. Anything smaller is unusable,

as it becomes too fine after going through the kiln. ArcelorMittal either sells this limestone to third party construc-tion or aggregate companies or donates it when possible.

In this specific instance, the limestone was the perfect material for the ground founda-tion layer, now covered in blacktop, for the first mile of the Memorial Trail. The donation was valued at $16,250, an amount the state marched. Even a construc-tion company donated time to bring it to life. In total, community partners donated $80,000 in labor, material and equipment.

At the trail’s opening ceremony, Ben spoke on behalf of ArcelorMittal, along with other stakeholders who played a pivotal role in the creation of the pathway.

“I am honored to be here today, representing ArcelorMittal. We would like to congratulate you on the completion of the first mile of this memorial trail which not only connects communities but also honors those who served our country,” said Ben at the opening. “It is important to ArcelorMittal to both be an active and welcome member of our community, so I want to thank you for giving us the opportunity to be involved in this great project. As a community member I would like to thank you for all your hard work and dedication to make this happen. I can’t wait to put on my tennis shoes and bring my family here to enjoy the fruits of your efforts!”

Other speakers noted that this specific site will eventually be home to a Middle East veteran memorial.

With one mile down and many to go, ArcelorMittal aspires to play a continued role in this project, “We are looking forward for the town of Hebron to engage us again to continue the construc-tion of this great trail.”

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Steel is in their blood: Three generations of steelmakers at Burns HarborSummer Paris

Kyle Sims had some big shoes to fill when he was moved into the new job of shift manager at the No. 2 roll shop at ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor’s hot strip mill last October. He had been working at the plant for about six years, and he was transferring into a role that was once held not only by his father, Jon, but also his grandfather Tim, before that.

Tim Sims worked at Burns Harbor for three decades, most of that time in the roll shop.

“The roll shop was always my dad’s passion,” Jon recalls. Tim is retired now, and Jon has moved on to another career, but Kyle is continuing the family tradition.

“It’s funny,” said Bob Meyer, maintenance technician

mechanical in the No. 2 roll shop, “some of us have worked with all three of them over the course of our careers.”

Bob gets it – he’s a 4th-generation steelworker himself and he knows what it is to have steel in your blood.

“I started working in the steel industry when I was 15,” Kyle remembers. “I was fixing cars in the garage with my dad, who worked at Burns Harbor at the time, and I was explaining that I wanted to try something different from the summer job I had at my mom’s flower shop. The car we were working on belonged to a friend of my dad’s, and he offered me a job as a laborer at a local steel processor. I’ve been in the steel industry ever since,” Kyle said.

Kyle has always been motivated to uphold the family

Summer Paris

Almost everyone has felt the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in ways big and small. But J.R. Griswold knows that some people are suffering more than others and, quite simply, he wants to help.

“Like everyone, I’ve had to adapt to a lot of changes, but I am still very fortunate. When it became evident that there would be severe financial implications from this crisis, I started researching which organizations are helping people who need it most and decided to give some money to support those causes,” explained J.R., who is an associate engineer at AM/NS Calvert in Alabama.

J.R. has made charitable donations to several organiza-tions, all providing direct relief either locally, nationally or internationally, and he has requested that ArcelorMittal match his donations through the Give Boldy program. In addition to supporting Feeding the Gulf Coast, Direct Relief and Catholic Charities, J.R. also chose to make a donation to a local organization whose work he knows firsthand: Saint Mary’s Home Foundation, where he has volunteered as a tutor to children in foster care.

When asked about what motivates him to give, J.R. talks about the generosity and philanthropic spirit of his family. “Honestly, I was a little reluctant to talk about my donations because donations are a very private choice. My family raised me with the expectation that you should help others when you can,

and I think most people share that attitude. But if I can remind my co-workers of the Give Boldly program and make them aware of some great organizations that are helping our community, then it’s worth it.”

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name. He’s a hard worker who enjoys solving problems and seeing the results, which is probably what drew Tim and Jon to the roll shop too.

“Each of us is different, but we are also very much the same. We each may have our own management styles but we share very similar work ethics. When I hear others at the plant talk about my dad or grandfather, they always have good things to say. I’ve even worked with guys that remember working with my dad on the day I was born.”

Jon has always been a big influence in Kyle’s life. “We are really close. When we’re not at work, you can usually find us out in the garage fixing cars. It’s what we do,” Kyle said with a smile.

According to Jon, working on cars – restoring vintage Mustangs, to be exact – has not only been a shared passion of his and his sons, but it also provided early hands-on training for the skills required in manufacturing.

“The steel industry has been good to our family,” he said.

Indeed, the No. 2 roll shop isn’t the only place in ArcelorMittal that has had the Sims touch. Kyle’s younger twin brothers Joshua and Drew also work for the company, at the Burns Harbor sintering plant and Indiana Harbor hot mill roll shop, respectively.

Jon is proud of all three of his sons. Steel might be the family business, but the thing that really bonds them is their love for Mustangs. They have nine restored cars among them. “Yeah, we’ve always got a few projects going,” he laughed.

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Four generations of Sims (Tim, center; Jon, left; Kyle, right) have managed the No. 2 roll shop at ArcelorMittal Burns Harbors’ hot strip mill. They are pictured here welcoming Kyle’s son Jackson, who is now five years old.

Jon Sims poses with his three sons, Kyle, Joshua and Drew, and three of the vintage Mustangs they’ve restored together.

Ben Zavala represented ArcelorMittal and spoke at the trail’s opening ceremony.

J.R. Griswold hopes to encourage others to give boldly.

Feeding the Gulf Coast is one recipient of J.R.’s Give Boldly donations. The organization’s mission is to provide nutritious food to the hungry.

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Group ArcelorMittal publishes its integrated annual review for 2019ArcelorMittal has published its 2019 integrated annual review, “Inventing smarter steels for a better world.” The review, produced in-line with the International Integrated Reporting Council’s framework, underpins our commitment to transparent reporting and demonstrates our approach to ensuring ArcelorMittal brings long-term, sustainable value to our broad stakeholder base. The review summarises the progress we made in 2019 and outlines how we are addressing our challenges. Specifically, the review details how ArcelorMittal performed last year across four distinct areas: health and safety performance; delivering financial value; innovating smarter steels and solutions, and driving environmental and social sustainability.

ArcelorMittal is now on InstagramFor the latest videos and photos showing what’s happening across ArcelorMittal, subscribe to our new corporate Instagram channel: www.instagram.com/arcelormittalgroup

EuropeEU supports ArcelorMittal with EUR $83.8 million EIB loan to scale up breakthrough technology to reduce carbon emissionsThe European Investment Bank (EIB), with the support of the European Commission, has granted a $83.8 million loan to ArcelorMittal for the construction of two ground-breaking projects at ArcelorMittal Ghent, Belgium: ‘Steelanol’ and ‘Torero’. Both will considerably reduce carbon emissions by converting waste and by-products into valuable new products, helping to develop low-carbon steelmaking technologies, in line with the EU’s climate objectives.

Worldsteel Association recognizes ArcelorMittal as a Steel Sustainability Champion for third year running The accolade for 2019 maintains ArcelorMittal’s perfect run as a Steel Sustainability Champion since the program was launched in 2017. Being named a Sustainability Champion distinguishes steel companies, like ArcelorMittal, that are leading by example in creating a truly sustainable steel industry. The program seeks to encourage other steel companies to increase their efforts, set higher standards and demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainable development and the circular economy.

ACISArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih purchases new medical equipment for its ambulancesArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih’s medical center has received new portable isolation pods, defibrillators, nebulizers and antibacterial recirculators for the safe transportation of patients with suspected coronavirus. This equipment will be installed in the company’s six ambulances, supplementing the up-to-date equipment already available and ensuring they are even better prepared to transport and monitor potential COVID-19 cases, should the pandemic worsen in Kryvyi Rih.

For more information, go to www.myarcelormittal.com.

1 is a publication for all ArcelorMittal employees located within the United States of America.Editor:Liz JohnsonUSA Communications Team:Shira Cohen, Kelly Nissan, Summer Paris, Jolice Pojeta, Heather Bockstruck, Amanda Scott, Beth Spurgeon, Bill Steers, Heidi UmbhauContributors:Rishabh Bahel, Bala KrishnanPhotographers/Videographers:Rich Clausius, Feeding the Gulf Coast, Liz Johnson, Joe Magni, Mike PatersonDesign:Goodnight and AssociatesPrinter:Accucraft ImagingCirculation:20,000

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Stay in the picture!Do you need a reason to work safely? How about these? Your family. Your friends. Your co-workers. Your community. Even your pets! Here’s why some of your co-workers always choose the safest way.

Send us a picture of the reason(s) you choose to work the safest way and you may be featured in an upcoming edition of 1 Magazine. Email a high-quality photo to usa1@arcelormittal.com and write “Here’s my reason” in the subject line.

Let’s make 2020 ArcelorMittal’s safest year yet.

When my grandson, Mateo, helps my son and me winch logs out of the woods he always wears safety glasses, gloves and boots. We also teach him hand signals, so he knows when to stop or start pulling to be safe. In the morning, before his dad leaves for work, he tells him to be safe. We always discuss safety that may help at my job or my son’s job. Mateo is always listening and reminds us how to put away a rake or a shovel when not in use.Mike Vitello, USW Training Coordinator, ICD Coordinator, ArcelorMittal Weirton

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What is the name of the dog rescued by the team ArcelorMittal Warren??

In each issue of 1 Magazine, you’ll find our Steel Search Trivia Challenge. Answer the question correctly (you’ll find the answer in this edition), email your response to USA1@arcelormittal.com and you’ll be entered into a random drawing for a $100 gift card (one winner per issue, ArcelorMittal USA employees only). Deadline for entries for this edition’s contest is August 7, 2020.

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In the May/June edition of 1 Magazine, we asked: What Disney character explained steel to America in a cartoon for the American Iron and Steel Institute.

We selected our latest winner (in a random drawing) from dozens of entries and the winner is Indiana Harbor’s John Bobby. He had the correct answer (Donald Duck) and will receive a $100 gift card.