Nucor To Modernize Alabama Plate Mill

The investment has been approved by the board of directors, Nucor said.

“We continuously invest in our teammates and facilities where we see opportunities to create value for our customers. This modernization project will bolster the plate group’s position as the most diverse and comprehensive product mix in the industry,” commented Al Behr, Nucor’s EVP for Plate and Structural Products.

Nucor’s Plate Mill Group has an annual capacity of approximately 3 million tons of cut-to-length and discrete plate, the company said. Its plate production facilities include Cofield, N.C., Brandenburg, Ky., and Tuscaloosa.

“The modernization and upgrade of the rolling mill at Tuscaloosa is an important investment that will keep our mill competitive in the global steel industry and open up new market opportunities for our team,” said Brian Phillippi, Nucor’s VP and GM of Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa.

The steelmaker produces plate for several military and manufacturing applications including construction, heavy equipment, mining, energy, infrastructure, oil and gas, and transportation.