Nucor Corp., Charlotte, N.C., announces that Nucor-Yamato Steel Co., a joint venture between Nucor and Yamato Kogyo Co. Ltd., is installing a $75 million quench and self-tempering process system for its 1.4 million tons of Mill 2 rolling capacity in Blytheville, Arkansas. Upon completion, the system will give NYS the ability to produce ASTM A913 Grade 65 and Grade 70 structural sections with a high-strength, low-alloy grade chemistry that provides excellent weldability while achieving good toughness at low temperatures.
Common applications for the material include gravity columns for high-rise buildings, long-span trusses for projects such as convention centers and stadiums, and for all projects where seismic design is a critical factor. The higher strength achieved from A913 will allow lighter foot-weights to be specified, which reduces the overall weight and material cost for the owner, making steel even more competitive versus concrete and wood.
“This strategic investment will keep Nucor-Yamato Steel the market leader in the wide-flange beam market servicing our customers across the United States,” said Nucor Chairman, CEO, and President John Ferriola. “The A913 market is a strategic part of the future of our company and will ensure we continue to meet and exceed our customers’ needs and requirements.”
The project is expected to be commissioned during the second half of 2016.
