Steel Dynamics

Steel Dynamics, Inc. is a leading American steel producer and metals recycler based in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Founded in 1993 by former Nucor executives, the company has grown to become one of the largest and most diversified steel producers in the U.S., with a production capacity of approximately 13 million tons of steel annually. The company operates through three main segments: Steel Operations, Steel Fabrication, and Metals Recycling. Steel Operations produces a variety of steel products, including hot-rolled and cold-rolled steel, structural beams, and specialty steel sections, primarily using electric arc furnace technology. The Steel Fabrication segment focuses on structural steel components for construction projects, while the Metals Recycling segment processes scrap metals to secure raw materials for steel production and support sustainability efforts. Steel Dynamics has expanded through strategic acquisitions and geographic growth, including facilities in Mexico and a new flat roll steel mill in Texas. The company serves a diverse customer base across industries such as construction, automotive, rail, and general manufacturing, and is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol STLD.