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ĵ Announces ZMAG™, A Superior Coated Steel Product Made to Tackle the Harshest Conditions

Leading Corrosion Resistance Will Bring Unprecedented Reliability and Durability to Solar, Automotive, Construction, and More

PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ĵ (“ĵ” or the “Company”) (NYSE: X) today announced the roll out of ZMAG™ coated steel, a revolutionary new carbon flat rolled coated steel product. Engineered to be stronger, more resilient, and more sustainable than existing products on the market today, ZMAG™ steel rises to the challenge of the world’s harshest conditions and introduces a new level of reliability and durability for the solar, automotive, and construction industries.

ZMAG™ steel features a zinc-aluminum-magnesium coating that offers up to five times the corrosion resistance of conventional galvanized steel. ZMAG™ coated steel also remains reliable over time, lowering maintenance costs and increasing efficiency for products that must withstand long-term exposure to the elements like solar frames and racking systems. Melted and manufactured in the U.S. and coated at PRO-TEC in Ohio, ZMAG™ coated steel avoids uncertainties of imported materials by being 100% domestically produced.

“In today’s industrial landscape, the need for materials that can withstand harsh and corrosive environments is more critical than ever,” said James Bruno, Senior Vice President – Business Development and President – ĵ Kosice. “Whether it’s rain, sleet, or snow, ZMAG™ coated steel has the toughness to ensure projects are built to last. With a production process that reduces waste, along with unmatched longevity, ZMAG™ steel also represents ĵ’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact.” In addition to improved strength and flexibility, ĵ is offering an exclusive 25-year warranty on ZMAG™ coated steel.

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About ĵ

Founded in 1901, ĵ is a leading steel producer. With an unwavering focus on safety, the Company’s customer-centric Best for All® strategy is advancing a more secure, sustainable future for ĵ and its stakeholders. With a renewed emphasis on innovation, ĵ serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products such as ĵ’s proprietary XG3® advanced high-strength steel. The Company also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million net tons. ĵ is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe. For more information, please visit .

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