ArcelorMittal to Build Advanced NOES Manufacturing Facility

ArcelorMittal S.A. MT announced to progress with its plans to build a non-grain-oriented electrical steel (“NOES”) manufacturing facility in Alabama. This facility will be wholly-owned by MT. It is visioned to have a capacity to produce up to 150,000 metric tons of NOES annually. The $1.2 billion project aims to reduce U.S. dependency on electrical steel imports through the expansion of domestic NOES production.As NOES has been identified as a critical material for producing electric motors and a broad range of energy technologies and applications, it is expected to pave the way for innovation in this industry. Producing NOES would also require specialized technical expertise, advanced manufacturing capabilities and rigorous quality control. This project will support the growth of critical industries like electric vehicles and energy-efficient technologies while creating high-quality jobs for the people of Alabama. With the commencement of construction (expected in second-half 2025), up to 1,300 jobs will be created. For the plant’s operation, more than 200 permanent positions will arise, therefore strengthening the local economy.The new plant will help in meeting growing demand needs for high-quality electrical steels. It will also ensure support to manufacturers by providing a steady domestic supply of high-quality NOES and overcoming supply-chain challenges.ArcelorMittal Calvert plant includes plans of setting up an annealing pickling line, cold-rolling mill, annealing coating line, packaging and slitter line, and additional ancillary equipment, needed for specialized electrical steel manufacturing operations.MT stock has lost 2.3% in the past year compared with the 24.1% slump in the industry.Image Source: Zacks Investment ResearchMT’s Zacks Rank and Key PicksMT currently carries a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold).Some better-ranked stocks in the Basic Materials space are Ingevity Corporation NGVT, Carpenter Technology Corporation CRS and Methanex Corp. MEOH. While NGVT sports a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), CRS and MEOH carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy) each at present. You can see the complete list of today’s Zacks #1 Rank stocks here.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Ingevity’s current-year earnings is pegged at $2.75 per share. NGVT beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in three of the trailing four quarters and missed once, with the average earnings surprise being 95.4%. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Carpenter Technology’s current fiscal-year earnings is pegged at $6.83 per share. CRS beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with the average earnings surprise being 15.7%. Its shares have soared 195.5% in the past year.The Zacks Consensus Estimate for Methanex’s current-year earnings is pegged at $4.2 per share. MEOH surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters, with an average earnings surprise of 85.2%. The stock has gained 8.7% in the past year. Just Released: Zacks Top 10 Stocks for 2025Hurry – you can still get in early on our 10 top tickers for 2025. Handpicked by Zacks Director of Research Sheraz Mian, this portfolio has been stunningly and consistently successful. From inception in 2012 through November, 2024, the Zacks Top 10 Stocks gained +2,112.6%, more than QUADRUPLING the S&P 500’s +475.6%. Sheraz has combed through 4,400 companies covered by the Zacks Rank and handpicked the best 10 to buy and hold in 2025. You can still be among the first to see these just-released stocks with enormous potential. See New Top 10 Stocks >>Want the latest recommendations from Zacks Investment Research? Today, you can download 7 Best Stocks for the Next 30 Days. Click to get this free report ArcelorMittal (MT): Free Stock Analysis Report Carpenter Technology Corporation (CRS): Free Stock Analysis Report Methanex Corporation (MEOH): Free Stock Analysis Report Ingevity Corporation (NGVT): Free Stock Analysis ReportTo read this article on Zacks.com click here.Zacks Investment ResearchWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei Zacks