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    March 3, 2026

    ArcelorMittal replaces EAF transformer, raising casting capacity in Mexico

    Written by Laura Miller

    ArcelorMittal Mexico has replaced the transformer on its No. II electric-arc furnace, increasing slab casting capacity by 18%.

    “The arrival of the new TAMINI transformer, from Italy, marks a significant improvement in operational capacity,” the company said in a statement. “Electric Arc Furnace II’s capacity has increased from 126 to 175 MVA, allowing for an 18% increase in the number of heats per day and strengthening the production process.”

    Laura Miller

    Laura Miller is a reporter and editor for Steel Market Update. She has held various editorial positions with steel industry publications, associations, and mills since 2007. She joined the SMU team in 2022. She is a member of the Association of Women in the Metal Industries and a past-president of the AWMI Pittsburgh Chapter. She holds a BA in Latin American Studies from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

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