SMA Applauds Nomination of Andrew Wheeler as New US EPA Administrator
Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump has formally nominated Andrew Wheeler as the next Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (“US EPA”). This nomination comes following the resignation of Scott Pruitt in July 2018. The SMA applauds this nomination, and looks forward to working with Administrator Wheeler in advancing the environmental policy priorities [...]
Nucor to Build State-of-the-Art Plate Mill
Nucor Corporation (NYSE: NUE) today announced plans to build a state-of-the-art plate mill in the U.S. Midwest. Nucor's Board of Directors has approved an investment of $1.35 billion to build the mill, which is expected to be fully operational in 2022 and will be capable of producing 1.2 million tons per year of steel plate products. The project is expected to create approximately 400 full-time jobs.
Steel Facts
Steel hinges on refrigerators can support more than 140 pounds of door weight without sagging.
More than 95 percent of the water used for making steel in North America is now recycled.
Canned food is as nutritious as its fresh and frozen counterparts upon preparation.
Steel roofs provide your family with excellent protection against wind, water, snow, ice and fire and are even hail-resistant.
Since the first Earth Day in 1970, the steel companies in North America have invested more than $7.5 billion in capital equipment for the control of water and air pollution and the treatment of solid waste.
Testimonials
“As a founding member of the SMA, Commercial Metals believes that the organization represents 21st Century Steelmakers and creates a forum where its members can exchange ideas and engage in solution focused initiatives for the North American steel industry. We are proud to be a part of this organization.”
Tracy Porter, SMA Chairman and Executive Vice President of CMC, Irving TX“The SMA is a tremendous value proposition for me and for my company. As a trade association, the SMA embraces into its day-to-day operations the EAF, Minimill culture, which is lean, cross-functional and results-oriented. SMA addresses my advocacy needs and fights for domestic steel producers, whether they are Fortune 500 companies or 100 plus year old family businesses, such as mine.”
Burke Byer, President & CEO Byer Steel, Cincinnati, OH“We value our long standing relationship with the SMA. The SMA enables us to have significant access to our customer base, interact with company personnel and promote our innovative and sustainable solutions to the steel industry.”
Mike Romano, Global VP Corporate Accounts, NALCO an Ecolab Company
Upcoming Events
January Board of Directors Meeting
Dallas, Texas
January 31 – February 1, 2019
Winter Environment Committee Meeting
Environment Committee Meeting
Mesa, AZ
February 13-15, 2019
Spring HR & Transportation Committee Meetings
HR & Transportation Committee Meetings
New Orleans, LA
March 13-15, 2019
Spring POD, Safety Committee & Associates Meeting
POD, Safety Committee & Associates Meeting
Pittsburgh, PA
April 3-5, 2019
*Keynote address: Ricky Rollins
Ricky Rollins, “The Day We Will Remember”