In North America, ArcelorMittal operates a R&D center in East Chicago, Indiana and one in Hamilton, Ontario employing approximately 230 professionals devoted to research on flat and long products, primarily automotive. East Chicago played a major role in the development and promotion of 3rd generation advanced high strength steels, now a worldwide focus for light-weighting and safety enhancement in the auto industry. 

As we remember the past, we continue to transform tomorrow with smarter steels for a better world.