Strengthening technical collaboration with Geely

ArcelorMittal recently welcomed a Geely R&D team to its global automotive R&D centre in Montataire, France, for a day of technical exchange and collaboration. The visit organised by our R&D center in China  provided an opportunity for the Geely and ArcelorMittal teams to exchange views on evolving automotive requirements and to explore ArcelorMittal’s advanced steel solutions, material expertise, testing capabilities and automotive R&D services.

The European automotive landscape is evolving rapidly, with new players, technologies and industrial models reshaping the market. For ArcelorMittal, close collaboration with carmakers investing and developing their activities in Europe is an opportunity to support automotive manufacturing, innovation and industrial value creation in the region.

This co-engineering approach is supported by ArcelorMittal’s global automotive and R&D network, bringing together expertise across regions while working closely with customers at local level. The recent exchange in Montataire is a good example of this collaborative approach, connecting commercial, R&D and technical teams and helping to build a deeper understanding of future vehicle and material requirements.

The visit also reflects the broader collaboration between ArcelorMittal teams in Europe and China to develop the relationship with Geely and explore opportunities for future technical cooperation around the world.

We thank the Geely team for the visit and the open technical discussions, as well as all ArcelorMittal colleagues involved in organising and supporting the exchange.

About Geely

Geely is one of the world’s largest automotive groups, with 3.4 million passenger vehicle sales in 2025. Its portfolio includes brands such as Geely Auto, Geely Galaxy, Lynk & Co, Zeekr, Volvo Cars, Polestar and Lotus.

The group has ambitious plans for further international growth, targeting annual global sales of 6.5 million vehicles by 2030. In Europe, Geely is also strengthening its research and development presence. In March 2026, Geely Auto Group announced the creation of Geely Technology Europe, bringing together its European R&D activities to support its global vehicle development.