# ArcelorMittal Dofasco to invest $18.7M in Alusi Coated Usibor line in Hamilton

ArcelorMittal North America will invest $18.7 million to add Alusi Coated Usibor press hardenable steel production capability on its No. 5 hot-dipped galvanizing line in Hamilton, Ontario. The first product is expected in the second half of 2020, with capacity up to 160,000 tons per year.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2020-12-23
- Where: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Value: $18.7M
- Starts operating: Q3 2020
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 160,000 tons per year
- Products: Alusi Coated Usibor press hardenable steel
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [ArcelorMittal](https://endata.com/companies/292.md)
- [ArcelorMittal Dofasco](https://endata.com/companies/44895.md)

## Sources

- [metalcenternews.com](https://www.metalcenternews.com/editorial/search-back-issues/December2020/arcelormittal-expanding-auto-capacity-in-ontario/44188), 2020-12-23: "The addition of Alusi Coated Usibor capacity at ArcelorMittal Dofasco, in addition to our existing line at AM/NS Calvert, provides our valued automotive customers with improved regional access to advanced high-strength steel."
- [thefabricator.com](https://www.thefabricator.com/thefabricator/news/metalsmaterials/arcelormittal-north-america-to-add-capability-in-canada), 2021-01-04: "No. 5 line is expected to produce up to 160,000 tons of Alusi-coated steel."

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