ArcelorMittal duplex steel for Mont Saint Michel (France)

Mont Saint Michel, a jewel of French architecture, is little by little becoming attached to the coast by sand. Industeel, a subsidiary of the ArcelorMittal Group, is providing duplex stainless steel plates. These will be an essential part of the sector gates system which will help the river Couesnon to wash out the sand from the Mont Saint Michel area.

Duplex 2205 was selected because of its abrasion corrosion resistance in such an environment. Duplex stainless steels have been developed by Industeel since the 70’s and are an excellent alternative to austenitic steels as they are cost effective and possess excellent corrosion and mechanical properties.

Industeel is the leader in the production of duplex quarto plates and specialised in advanced technology carbon steel, alloy and stainless steel plates. Operating three complementary industrial plants in France and Belgium, Industeel also has a network of 40 sales offices throughout the world.

The first installations of the duplex plates for Mont Saint Michel are planned for September 2007.

Want to know more?

Check out the Mont Saint Michel project website