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60,000 people

and indirectly generate an additional 420,000 jobs

SMA members directly employ

75 percent

SMA members account for over three-fourths of domestic steelmaking capacity.

SMA’s members are the most efficient in the world.

They produce steel at less than 1.9 man-hours per ton, a five-fold improvement since 1980. Many SMA member companies produce steel at less than 1 man-hour per ton.

Electric Arc Furnace Steel Production is the dominant steelmaking process in North America

Almost two-thirds of steel made in North America is made via the EAF process.

SMA members lead the way in safe, sustainable and technology driven steel production

SMA members actively engage in CAPEX investment, process optimization, innovation, product improvements

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Press Release: Gerdau Launches Additional $70.3 Million Capital Investment at Mill in Monroe, MI

Gerdau Special Steel North America, a leading special bar quality (SBQ) producer, launched a second phase of capital investment at its Monroe mill, Michigan.  Gerdau is investing the additional $67 million to expand and modernize the rolling mill in Monroe as part of an ongoing capital investment program.  This round of investment will include installation of new top-of-the-line equipment and major upgrades of existing rolling mill facilities. 

May 10th, 2018|
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Steel Facts

Your car’s safety buckles (seat belts) are made with steel.

More than 1,500 food items come in steel cans.

Steel doors are fireproof.

A steel beam is placed inside car doors to better protect passengers inside- impact collisions.

Steel was first used for skyscrapers in 1883.

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“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

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We are 21st Century Steelmakers. We facilitate the exchange of information and ideas, and promote public policies that enable North American steelmakers to compete globally. The SMA provides an optimal mix of advocacy, member services, and external communication that educates, informs, and influences stakeholders. The SMA supports its members as they safely, profitably, and sustainably build businesses, lives, and communities.

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