Nucor

Nucor Corporation, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is the largest steel producer in the United States and one of the most diversified in North America. Established in 1955, Nucor has grown to become a leading manufacturer of steel and steel products, operating over 300 facilities across North America.

The company specializes in producing a wide range of steel products, including carbon and alloy steel in bars, beams, sheets, and plates; hollow structural section tubing; electrical conduit; steel racking; steel piling; steel joists and joist girders; steel deck; fabricated concrete reinforcing steel; cold finished steel; precision castings; steel fasteners; metal building systems; insulated metal panels; overhead doors; steel grating; wire and wire mesh; and utility structures.

Primary Segments

• Steel Mills: Produces hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized sheet steel products; plate steel products; wide-flange beams, beam blanks, and H-piling and sheet piling structural steel products; and bar steel products such as blooms, billets, concrete reinforcing and merchant bars, and engineered special bar quality products.
• Steel Products: Offers steel joists and joist girders, steel decks, galvanized torque tubes for solar arrays, hollow structural section steel tubing, electrical conduit, fabricated concrete reinforcing steel, cold finished steel, steel fasteners, steel grating and expanded metal, wire and wire mesh, metal building systems, insulated metal panels, steel racking, overhead doors, and utility towers and structures for communications and energy transmission.
• Raw Materials: Produces direct reduced iron (DRI); brokers ferrous and nonferrous metals, pig iron, hot briquetted iron, and DRI; supplies ferro-alloys; processes ferrous and nonferrous scrap metal; and engages in natural gas production and industrial gas business.

Commitment to Sustainability

A key aspect of Nucor's operations is its commitment to sustainability. The company utilizes electric arc furnaces (EAF) to melt scrap steel, a process that is more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly compared to traditional blast furnaces.

In 2024, Nucor produced and sold approximately 18.5 million tons of steel and recycled 18 million tons of scrap, highlighting its dedication to recycling and reducing environmental impact.

Corporate Culture

Nucor's corporate culture emphasizes safety, integrity, trust, innovation, open communication, teamwork, inclusion, a can-do attitude, courage, and ownership. These core principles guide the company's operations and interactions with employees, customers, and partners.

Financial Performance

Nucor reported revenues of $30.73 billion in 2024, reflecting its strong position in the steel industry.

Locations

• Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina
• Additional facility in Gresham, OR, USA

Nucor's extensive network of facilities and its diverse product offerings make it a significant player in the steel manufacturing sector, committed to innovation, sustainability, and delivering high-quality products to its customers.