Gerdau
Gerdau, headquartered in Brazil, is a leading producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world. With over 45,000 employees, it has industrial operations in 14 countries - in the Americas, Europe and Asia - which together represent an installed capacity of over 25 million metric tons of steel per year.
Latest News
Siderperu Offers 100 Scholarships for Technical Training to Young People
22 February 2013 - Siderperu, Gerdau's operations in Peru, has opened registration for its 11th Admission Contest to Technical School, which will deliver 100 full scholarships (70 in the specialty of mechanical maintenance and 30 in steel production) for young students.
Gerdau Acquires Cycle Systems Inc.
18 February 2013 - Gerdau announced the completion of its acquisition of certain operating assets of Cycle Systems, Inc., a metal recycling company based in Roanoke, Va.
Gerdau Lays Off Workers Despite Expansion Intended to Retain Employees
30 January 2013 - Gerdau Long Steel North America, which is working on a US$47 million expansion of its St. Paul, Minn., plant that is intended to retain jobs, is laying off 31 employees, the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal reports.
Gerdau's Plants in Spain and Mexico Receive Environmental and Health Certifications
01 January 2013 - Gerdau's plants in Reinosa, Spain and in Tultitlán, Mexico received the OHSAS 18001 and ISO 14001 certifications due to their commitment with the environment and their occupational health and safety system.
Siderperu Launches Second Phase of Metal Operators Development Project
07 December 2012 - Siderperu, Gerdau’s operation in Peru, launched the second phase of its Metal Operators Development project in the city of Chimbote. The program is geared toward low-income workers and aims to train professionals for work in the steel industry.
Gerdau Invests in a New Water Treatment Plant in Spain
06 December 2012 - Gerdau’s plant in Reinosa, Spain, invested €700,000 in a new treatment plant of the water used in the steel manufacturing process.
Gerdau Eyeing US$336 Million in Savings Due to Electricity Price Reductions
27 November 2012 - Brazilian steelmaker Gerdau’s CEO André Gerdau Johannpeter is expecting savings of about 700 million reais (US$336 million) annually on production costs due to a reduction in the tax on electricity prices recently announced by President Dilma Rousseff, Business News Americas reported local press as saying.
CCR Technologies to Supply 2-Strand Billet Caster to Gerdau Corsa
19 November 2012 - CCR Technologies Inc. of Ontario, Canada, has been awarded the complete turnkey supply of a 2-strand billet caster for Gerdau Corsa of Mexico.
Quad Infotech Completes First Phase of Interfacing with Gerdau Global SAP System
09 November 2012 - Quad Infotech has successfully completed the first phase of its implementation of the QMOS-SAP interface for four of Gerdau's North American plants.
Gerdau Announces New Mining Strategy
02 November 2012 - As it reported its third quarter earnings results, Gerdau announced it has discontinued its search for a strategic partner for its mining projects; in addition, its iron ore resource deposits in Minas Gerais are 117% larger than previously announced.
Gerdau Unveils New Continuous Caster in Michigan
25 October 2012 - Gerdau has completed construction of a new continuous caster at its Monroe, Mich. facility; the caster was showcased at a ribbon cutting ceremony held on 24 October 2012.
Gerdau Corsa Makes the Largest Private Investment in the History of Hidalgo State
24 October 2012 - Gerdau Corsa announced details of the project to build a new plant to produce structural steel in Ciudad Sahagún, Hidalgo, Mexico.
Gerdau Invests in Environmental Protection in Plants in Colombia and the United States
19 September 2012 - Gerdau has invested in the modernization and improvement of its dust removal systems in plants Tuta, Colombia, and Jackson, Michigan, USA.
Gerdau Invests $253 Million in Its Mill in Peru
14 September 2012 - Gerdau announced an investment package of US$253 million in Siderperu, the company’s operation in Peru, with the aim of expanding its production capacity of steel and rolled products in the country.
Kalyani-Gerdau Chooses Quad Infotech to Provide a Complete MES System for Indian Steel Plant
04 September 2012 - Quad Infotech has been awarded an order by Kalyani-Gerdau Steel to provide a comprehensive manufacturing execution system in its steel plant in Tadipatri near Bangalore, India.
Gerdau Reuses More Than 220 Billion Gallons of Water in the First Half of 2012
27 August 2012 - Gerdau, leading producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the leading suppliers of special steel in the world, has reached a world milestone by reusing 220 billion gallons of water in the first half of 2012.
Gerdau Steel Plant Gets $4 Million Upgrade to Boost Energy Efficiency
21 August 2012 - Gerdau Special Steel North America recently gave its Napoleon Township, Mich., plant a $4 million upgrade to further boost its energy efficiency and environmental standards.
Gerdau Produces Steel Piece Weighing Over 100 Tonnes
16 August 2012 - Gerdau, at its operation in Spain, produced a steel part of over 100 tonnes for one of the largest manufacturers of industrial presses in the world.
Gerdau Volunteer Olympics Benefits More than 76,000 People
16 August 2012 - With record numbers of participation of employees, the Gerdau Volunteer Olympics benefited 76,000 people this year in nine countries where the company operates.
New Structural Plant Will be Built by Gerdau Corsa in Mexico
14 August 2012 - Gerdau is resuming a R$1.1 billion project to build a new plant in Mexico through its joint venture with Gerdau Corsa.
