Columbus
ArcelorMittal Columbus brings together the capabilities of the former L-S II Electro-Galvanizing Co. and the former Ohio Kanpoh Steel plant, both of which were commissioned in 1991.
This modern facility focuses on producing galvanized coils for the automotive industry and steel service centers. Its location in central Ohio provides good shipping access with excellent highway systems and railroad shipping.
Two zinc pots that enable the continuous production of high quality galvanneal product support the coating facility.
The plant produces hot-dipped galvanized sheet using cold-rolled coils supplied by the Burns Harbor and Indiana Harbor facilities and is capable of coating 40,000 tons per month.
The adjacent processing facility operates two 72" rewind inspection lines. It is capable of processing 15,000 tons per month.
Examples of Environmental Excellence
Examining new wastewater treatment options
ArcelorMittal Columbus initiated a wastewater treatment trial in January 2006. The trial evaluated an inorganic coagulant to replace iron chemistry for the treatment plant. The goal was to improve water quality, eliminate oil captured by sand filters and reduce the amount of acid and lime required. The trial succeeded in
- Improving the handling of oil in water
- Reducing suspended solids
- Reducing maintenance time and filter media in sand filters
- Streamlining the entire treatment process
- Reducing the number and amount of chemicals required, thereby reducing cost
- Continuously improving water quality
Moving toward zero discharge
In the second phase, the plant examined the potential to recycle treated wastewater back to the cooling tower, reducing both utility costs and wastewater release to the city. The potential utility savings is up to $200,000/year. More importantly, successful recycling will move the Columbus plant toward becoming a zero discharge facility.