ArcelorMittal Dunkerque is a large iron and steelworks factory in the town of Grande-Synthe near Dunkirk. It is an integrated iron and steelworks with blast furnaces, steelworks and rolling mills covering a total area of 7 km². ArcelorMittal is the world's leading steel and mining company, with 197,000 employees, a presence in 60 countries and an industrial footprint in 18 countries. Guided by a philosophy to produce safe, sustainable steel, they 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.