U. S. Steel 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)--United States Steel Corporation (“U. S. Steel” 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 – U. S. Steel 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 U. S. Steel’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact.” In addition to improved strength and flexibility, U. S. Steel is offering an exclusive 25-year warranty on ZMAG™ coated steel.

Learn more about ZMAG Coated Steel here.

About U. S. Steel

Founded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation 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 U. S. Steel and its stakeholders. With a renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products such as U. S. Steel’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. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe. For more information, please visit www.ussteel.com.