A piece of steel can live countless lives. Strong, versatile, and endlessly recyclable, it is built for a sustainable future.
Come with me on a journey. I am not a person, but I carry stories across generations. I am a piece of steel. Strong, versatile, and infinitely recyclable, I never live just one life. Each time I am transformed, I serve a new purpose, always just as strong as before.
My First Life: In the Skies
I was once part of an airplane. Shaped into wings and body, I carried passengers above the clouds. I connected families, made business possible, and brought people to new horizons. For years, I braved storms and sunlight, wind and time. When my first mission was complete, my journey did not end.
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My Second Life: At Home
Melted down and reshaped, I became something entirely different: the door of a refrigerator. No longer soaring through the sky, I now stood in the heart of a home. I kept fruits fresh, drinks cool, and family dinners safe. My purpose had changed, but my strength remained.
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My Third Life: Building the Future
Once again, I was recycled. Smelted, purified, and given a new form, I rose high above the ground as part of a skyscraper. I supported glass and concrete, shaping the skyline of a modern city. This time, I was not only useful, I became part of a landmark meant to inspire generations.
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The Secret of My Journey
Unlike many other materials, I never lose my essence. I can be recycled infinitely without losing strength or quality. Each time I return, I help reduce waste, save energy, and cut emissions. From airplanes to refrigerators, from bridges to skyscrapers, my lives may change, but my sustainability remains.
Steel has many lives. It can be an airplane one day, a refrigerator the next and later part of a skyscraper. What makes it remarkable is that it never loses its strength.
At Ternium, we believe in steel’s unique ability to be endlessly recycled. It is strong today, and it will be just as strong tomorrow.