The 18,000-square-foot, 100-foot-high addition will have a structural steel frame supported by 212 concrete-filled steel pipe micropiles, according to a news release.
ArcelorMittal casts steel ingots for Lehigh Heavy Forge of Bethlehem. Lehigh then forges the metal into complex shapes that are machined and heat treated into high-tolerance products for a variety of industries, including the commercial nuclear industry.
The longstanding partnership between ArcelorMittal and Lehigh, and their production needs, resulted in the project to expand the Steelton facility.
“This project has been in the planning stages for over five years” said Jim Romeo, president of Lehigh Heavy Forge. “We are excited to begin construction of this new addition which will allow us to increase our production capabilities. Alexander coordinated the design phase of the project, and we are confident that Alexander will deliver an expanded ingot facility that will enhance our ability to meet our customer’s needs.”
Construction will be phased carefully, because existing rail lines into and around the existing ingot facility will remain in operation to allow the continual production of steel ingots, the release states.
“Despite the tight construction site, I am confident that our project team will work with ArcelorMittal and develop a construction plan which will minimize disruptions to the facility’s daily operations,” said Rick Seitz, president of Alexander Building Construction Co.
A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Jan. 8 and the project is expected to be finished by the end of 2014.
Source: Central
Penn Business Journal
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