VALCO Competitors

ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with a presence in more than 60 countries and an industrial footprint in 18 countries. Guided by a philosophy to produce safe, sustainable steel, we are the leading supplier of quality steel in the major global steel markets including automotive, construction, household appliances and packaging, with world-class research and development and outstanding distribution networks. Through our core values of sustainability, quality and leadership, we operate responsibly with respect to the health, safety and wellbeing of our employees, contractors and the communities in which we operate. For us, steel is the fabric of life, as it is at the heart of the modern world from railways to cars and washing machines. We are actively researching and producing steel-based technologies and solutions that make many of the products and components we use in our everyday lives more energy-efficient. We are one of the world’s five largest producers of iron ore and metallurgical coal and our mining business is an essential part of our growth strategy. With a geographically diversified portfolio of iron ore and coal assets, we are strategically positioned to serve our network of steel plants and the external global market.

Grupo Proeza is a purpose-led portfolio management company headquartered in Mexico and the United States. We create value by building and scaling future-fit companies designed to endure across generations, guided by the ultimate goal of leaving the world a better place. As both an investor and an operator, Proeza leverages strategic and leadership acumen to help our operating companies thrive. Our portfolio includes leading companies such as Metalsa and Citrofrut, reflecting our commitment to long-term value creation and meaningful impact.

Altos Hornos de México, S.A.B. de C.V. (AHMSA) es la mayor siderúrgica integrada del país. Sus oficinas corporativas se localizan en Monclova en la región centro del Estado de Coahuila a 250 kilómetros de la frontera con Estados Unidos. AHMSA opera una extensa cadena industrial desde la extracción de minerales de fierro y carbón hasta la manufactura de aceros. Cuenta con dos plantas siderúrgicas en la ciudad de Monclova, que cubren una extensión de 1,200 hectáreas. Adicionalmente, en la región carbonífera de Coahuila, a 110 kilómetros de Monclova, tiene minas propias de carbón metalúrgico, que es transportado por ferrocarril a las siderúrgicas. Los principales yacimientos de fierro se localizan en la zona desértica de Coahuila y el mineral concentrado se envía a Monclova a través de un ferroducto de 295 kilómetros. Se tienen también minas de fierro en otros estados de la República. Actualmente AHMSA opera a un ritmo superior a 3.5 millones de toneladas anuales de acero líquido, y cuenta con una plantilla laboral de 19,000 personas, incluyendo sus empresas subsidiarias mineras. AHMSA es líder nacional en producción y comercialización de productos planos: lámina rolada en caliente, placa, lámina rolada en frío, hojalata y lámina cromada. Cuenta además con perfiles estructurales.