ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada closing wire drawing mill in Hamilton / Global
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 4:22 pm permalink
ArcelorMittal has announced the closure of its Hamilton wire drawing mill—resulting in 153 job losses—in a strategic move to consolidate operations at its Montreal facility. The decision, aimed at reducing costs and boosting competitiveness, underscores the uncertain future faced by local workers in a shifting industrial landscape.
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