At ArcelorMittal Sheet Piling, we believe that the best learning happens when theory meets practice. From 26 to 30 October 2026, 30 participants from ArcelorMittal, JD Fields & Company, Inc., Giken Europe and Anker Schroeder - ASDO forged steel solutions came together for an intensive training programme designed to deepen their knowledge of sheet piling through a combination of classroom sessions, site visits and practical experiences.

The international programme took participants across three countries – Luxembourg, France and the Netherlands – and offered a unique opportunity to explore the entire sheet piling value chain while exchanging knowledge and experience with industry experts and peers.

From production facilities to construction sites

The week began in the Netherlands, where participants visited the ArcelorMittal Projects tube mill as well as the facilities of Dieseko Group and DEME Group. These visits provided valuable insights into manufacturing processes, installation technologies and the role of steel solutions in major infrastructure and marine projects.

The training then moved to France, where the group visited a newly completed underground car park in Metz, featuring a sheet pile retaining wall. Seeing the product in service helped connect technical concepts with real-world applications and demonstrated the versatility of sheet piling solutions in urban construction projects.

Discovering how sheet piles are made

Back in Luxembourg, participants had the opportunity to visit ArcelorMittal Differdange, home to the production of HZ-M king piles. The visit offered a closer look at the manufacturing process and the expertise behind some of the industry's most widely recognised foundation solutions.

The programme then continued in Esch-sur-Alzette with a series of classroom sessions covering topics ranging from sheet piling fundamentals to advanced technical discussions. The diverse content ensured that both newcomers and experienced professionals could strengthen their knowledge and expand their understanding of the latest technologies and applications.

Learning beyond the classroom

The final part of the week demonstrated that learning can take many forms. Participants visited the port of Mertert to gain a better understanding of logistics and shipment preparation before stepping back in time at the historic mines of Rumelange, discovering the industrial heritage that helped shape Luxembourg's steel industry.

The feedback received from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting both the quality of the content and the value of the interactions throughout the week. 

With another successful edition completed, the programme continues to strengthen expertise across the sheet piling community, and plans are already underway for next year's event.