Nucor invests $ 75 million in steel heat treatment project

Nucor Corporation, the largest steel producer in the Western Hemisphere, has announced a major investment project at its subsidiary, Nucor-Yamato Steel Company. The $ 75 million investment will be spent on the Quench and Self-Tempering (QST) steel processing process that will be used at the 1.4 million tonne mill.

The new complex is expected to be commissioned in the second half of 2016. The project will enable Nucor to produce low alloy steel products that provide "excellent weldability while achieving high strength at low temperatures," the company says.

“This strategic investment will allow Nucor-Yamato Steel to maintain its leading position in the steel market by supplying our customers throughout the United States and abroad,” said Nucor Chairman, CEO and President John Ferriola. “The A913 market is a strategic part of our company's future and ensures that we can continue to meet and exceed our customers' requirements. In addition, this investment will enable Nucor-Yamato to expand its supply chain to remain a dynamic part of Northeast Arkansas manufacturing today and in the future. ”

Nucor believes that the material from the new line will be used in high-rise buildings, large span trusses for facilities such as convention centers or stadiums, and for all projects where seismic design is critical. The higher the strength of the steel structure is achieved, the lower the total weight and cost of materials for the customer, which makes steel even more competitive than concrete and wood.

“We are delighted that Nucor is making a significant investment here in Arkansas,” said Gov. Asa Hutchinson. "Nucor has been an important part of the Arkansas economy for nearly three decades, and this investment shows the company's continued commitment to our region."