ArcelorMittal Projects, part of ArcelorMittal, one of the world’s leading steel and mining groups, has announced plans to launch a third factory in Sharjah’s Hamriyah Free Zone (HFZA), covering an area of 1.4 million square feet, with operations expected to begin in 2026.
The company’s expansion is aimed at strengthening its production capacity for steel pipe manufacturing and special coating solutions.
The addition of the new facility will increase the total land area invested by the company within the Hamriyah Free Zone to approximately 5 million square feet.
This move will strengthen HFZA’s position as a global industrial hub for growth and expansion.
The expansion plan was announced during a visit by Hamriyah Free Zone Authority Director-General Saud Salim Al Mazrouei, accompanied by senior authorities, to the company’s premises in the free zone. The delegation was welcomed by Johannes de Schreiber, CEO of ArcelorMittal Projects, and senior executives.
During his visit, Al Mazrouei inspected the existing production lines, custom coating facilities, and advanced inspection and testing units operating in the first and second phases.
These include ultrasound testing systems, pressure testing, radiology testing, and internationally accredited laboratories operating to the highest global standards.
Senior executives briefed him on the company’s plans to add new plants in the next phase to further expand production capacity and meet growing demand in regional and international markets, particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors, while increasing overall operational efficiency.
Al Mazrouei said the ArcelorMittal project’s investment in Hamriyah Free Zone was driven by its attractiveness as a preferred destination for the world’s leading industrial companies, given the integrated operating environment and competitive advantages it offers to support business growth and expansion.
He said Hamriyah Free Zone has established itself as a major hub for heavy industry related to the steel value chain, and this sector represents one of the free zone’s main industrial pillars.
Mr. Al Mazrouei emphasized that the continued expansion of global companies within Hamriyah Free Zone demonstrates the growing confidence in Sharjah’s investment environment and the pivotal role it plays in furthering economic diversification and increasing the contribution of the industrial sector to overall economic development.
He emphasized that HFZA will continue to upgrade its facilities and services far beyond the aspirations of investors, while strengthening its competitiveness at both regional and international levels.
Mr. de Schreiber emphasized that the company’s expansion in the Hamriya Free Zone is part of a long-term strategic vision aimed at strengthening the industrial footprint in the region and increasing its ability to support large-scale projects with complex technical requirements in the energy and infrastructure sectors.
Mr. De Schrijver said that the continued investment in upgrading operational facilities and expanding production capacity reaffirms the company’s commitment to providing specialized industrial solutions based on global standards of quality and technological excellence.
“The competitive advantages offered by Hamriyah Free Zone, including its advanced industrial infrastructure and integrated logistics and management ecosystem, play a vital role in supporting the company’s expansion plans,” the executive said.
These benefits will enable faster and more efficient access to a broader customer base through cost-effective operating mechanisms, strengthening the company’s ability to meet regional and international market demands with flexibility and sustainable operating performance, De Schreiber said.
Since commencing operations in Hamriya Free Zone five years ago, the ArcelorMittal project has installed two HSAW pipe mills, two external coating lines of 18 meters each, and an internal coating line of 18 meters.
The facility also includes a custom coating facility and advanced inspection and testing equipment incorporating automated ultrasonic testing (AUT), hydrostatic testing, radiological testing (RT), and a laboratory certified according to ISO/IEC 17025 standards. This initial investment is designed to meet growing demand across the region’s industrial markets, it added. -TradeArabia News Service
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