Case Study: ArcelorMittal France achieves ROI under two years with Ericsson private 5G

ArcelorMittal France achieves ROI in under two years and 5X lower costs with Ericsson

ArcelorMittal France, the country's largest steel manufacturer, faced significant connectivity challenges at its steelmaking facilities. Conventional Wi-Fi was unreliable due to electromagnetic interference from heavy machinery and dense metal structures, creating coverage gaps and forcing workers into manual, paper-based processes. To overcome this and meet intense operational efficiency pressures, the company partnered with vendor Ericsson for a new connectivity solution.

Ericsson designed and deployed a purpose-built private 5G network, branded "5G Steel," using its macro radios, baseband units, and a dedicated private core. This solution provided deterministic, industrial-grade connectivity across the entire plant floor. The results included achieving ROI in under two years and a 5X cost advantage over Wi-Fi. The network enabled connected workers with real-time data, fully integrated previously disconnected scrap yards, and laid the foundation for future autonomous operations, significantly strengthening ArcelorMittal's competitiveness.

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