December 03, 2008

Nucor to ramp up production in Seattle

Charlotte Business Journal reported that Nucor Corp of Charlotte is ramping up its steel production in Seattle. As per report Nucor Steel Seattle Inc is trying to keep up with demand for reinforcing steel in the Northwest, which has surged in recent months as Asian imports have slowed and commercial construction has continued at a strong pace.

Mr Matt Lyons general manager of Nucor said that the company recently received air quality permits to expand the plant's production 37% to 1.1 million tonnes per year. He added that further expansion is possible, depending on demand. He further added that the pending increase in production won't add any jobs at the 291 employee mill, but a boost to full capacity could add 20 workers.

Nucor is one of the US's largest steel manufacturers its Seattle mini mill turns scrap steel into products for the construction industry, including reinforcing bar.