Located just west of Chicago, the plant will produce a range of galvanized tubular products for the electrical, fence, solar tracker and solar foundation markets. The plant includes four in-line galvanizing tube mills with capacity to exceed 300,000 tons annually and an automated hot-dip galvanizing line capable of processing more than 100,000 tons annually. 

Two of the in-line galvanizing mills have already been placed into service, and the company will be working through the end of this year to complete installation and commissioning. The plant is expected to be fully operational by the beginning of 2023. 

"Our engineering efforts on the front end were focused on the goal to build a world-class facility that sets the standard for safety, quality and productivity, while ensuring sustainable manufacturing practices,” said chairman and chief executive Barry Zekelman.  

“When fully operational, these mills will be the fastest in the world, feeding directly into the factory's automated warehouse to deliver the highest quality products and solutions to customers.”