Market Segment
June 14, 2023
Nucor's Second Utility Tower Plant Will Be in Indiana
Nucor said Wednesday the location of its second utility structures production facility will be in Crawfordsville, Ind.
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Market Segment
June 14, 2023
Nucor said Wednesday the location of its second utility structures production facility will be in Crawfordsville, Ind.
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