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Demonstrating its commitment to industry leadership, the ArcelorMittal Global Research and Development (R&D) team, East Chicago, Ind., was recently awarded the Chanute Prize from the Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana. The R&D group was one of two teams, and six individual inventors recognized with the award.
The ArcelorMittal group received the honor for their collaborative work with Ford and Vari-Form, a hydroform parts producer. This effort helped engineer the 2009 F-150 Truck, with a new hydroformed steel body structure. The project included an industry-first use of a tubular, ultra high-strength steel developed by the ArcelorMittal Global R&D Center.
“This project demonstrates a true spirit of innovation, collaboration and teamwork at ArcelorMittal. We worked across several facilities and organizations to ensure we found the best solution for the customer – showing a commitment to quality and boldness,” said Ravir Bhatnagar, Automotive Platform Manager, Global R&D.
Key components of the project included the development of a “second generation” reverse-strength body structure design for trucks. The design also earned the Henry Ford Technology Award in 2007 and top safety ratings. The advanced steel grades for key components of the body structure are produced at ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor.
“We are pleased to receive this honor as it exemplifies how ArcelorMittal partners with customers to develop solutions to their problems,” said Dick Sussman, General Manager, ArcelorMittal Global R&D. “Innovation must continue to be a priority in Northwest Indiana to ensure this region’s companies and communities advance and prosper.”
Award recipients were selected based on specific criteria and judged by 19 community leaders from Northwest Indiana. The Chanute Prize was named after Octave Chanute, a French-born American railway engineer and symbolic figure in the history of industrial innovation. A pioneer of his time, Chanute was very involved in many early technological advances.
“This was a proud moment for every ArcelorMittal employee and all of Northwest Indiana,” said Mike Heaney, Senior Division Manager, Maintenance, Environment and Utilities (MEU), Indiana Harbor, who attended the awards ceremony. “To be in a room with so many creative, talented and passionate people was humbling.”
POSTED - 10/27/2009 08:03
Demonstrating its commitment to industry leadership, the ArcelorMittal Global Research and Development (R&D) team, East Chicago, Ind., was recently awarded the Chanute Prize from the Society of Innovators of Northwest Indiana. The R&D group was one of two teams, and six individual inventors recognized with the award.
The ArcelorMittal group received the honor for their collaborative work with Ford and Vari-Form, a hydroform parts producer. This effort helped engineer the 2009 F-150 Truck, with a new hydroformed steel body structure. The project included an industry-first use of a tubular, ultra high-strength steel developed by the ArcelorMittal Global R&D Center.
“This project demonstrates a true spirit of innovation, collaboration and teamwork at ArcelorMittal. We worked across several facilities and organizations to ensure we found the best solution for the customer – showing a commitment to quality and boldness,” said Ravir Bhatnagar, Automotive Platform Manager, Global R&D.
Key components of the project included the development of a “second generation” reverse-strength body structure design for trucks. The design also earned the Henry Ford Technology Award in 2007 and top safety ratings. The advanced steel grades for key components of the body structure are produced at ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor.
“We are pleased to receive this honor as it exemplifies how ArcelorMittal partners with customers to develop solutions to their problems,” said Dick Sussman, General Manager, ArcelorMittal Global R&D. “Innovation must continue to be a priority in Northwest Indiana to ensure this region’s companies and communities advance and prosper.”
Award recipients were selected based on specific criteria and judged by 19 community leaders from Northwest Indiana. The Chanute Prize was named after Octave Chanute, a French-born American railway engineer and symbolic figure in the history of industrial innovation. A pioneer of his time, Chanute was very involved in many early technological advances.
“This was a proud moment for every ArcelorMittal employee and all of Northwest Indiana,” said Mike Heaney, Senior Division Manager, Maintenance, Environment and Utilities (MEU), Indiana Harbor, who attended the awards ceremony. “To be in a room with so many creative, talented and passionate people was humbling.”
POSTED - 10/27/2009 08:03
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