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Steel Supports Us All

by Camille Grayson on September 20, 2021

Few have championed the steel industry and its importance in the lives of Americans more than Zekelman Industries CEO, Barry Zekelman. Steel is something we all rely on, whether we know it or not. It’s used to build homes, hospitals, bridges, manufacturing plants and pipelines. It ensures we have food on our tables, gas in our cars and lights on...

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A Deep Dive Into Steel Sustainability

by Camille Grayson on August 18, 2021

One of the most pressing topics worldwide right now is climate change. In the United States alone, an estimated 251 million tons of consumer solid waste is generated annually, with 40 percen...

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Steel is bouncing back green

by Camille Grayson on May 17, 2021

The U.S. steel industry is on the rebound after the pandemic ground production to a halt in 2020. As demand for U.S. steel rises, steel mills across the country are firing back up to meet it. While last year was a challenge for steel producers, 2020 also brought about significant progress in the sustainability efforts being made in our industry. As...

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Steel Supports Us Everywhere

by Jelani Rucker on October 24, 2018

You can’t walk 10 feet without encountering something made out of steel — from pipes and structural supports to consumer goods. In fact, 50% of globally produced steel goes into the buildings and infras...

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