Nucor invests $200M to open utility structures manufacturing plant in Utah
Nucor Corporation’s Towers & Structures business unit has announced plans to build a new utility structures production facility in Brigham City, Utah. The company, which specializes in the manufacture of steel and steel products, will invest $200 million into the project, creating 200 new jobs for the surrounding area. Nucor is currently building two utility structures production facilities in Decatur, Alabama, and Crawfordsville, Indiana. According to the company, the new Utah plant will be highly automated and will enjoy a freight advantage compared to competitors outside the region.
What people are saying
In a recent quote, Leon Topalian, Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nucor Corporation, said, "Nucor has a strong presence in the West and locating this new facility in Utah positions us to meet growing demand for utility infrastructure in the region resulting from distributed energy projects, data centers, and population growth. As a global leader in sustainable steelmaking, we believe our nation's energy infrastructure should be built with American-made low embodied carbon steel."
Laurent De Mey, Vice President & General Manager of Nucor Towers & Structures, added, "Nucor has been doing business in Brigham City for more than 40 years and we are excited to expand our existing campus of Nucor facilities. Utah is a great state to do business in, and we appreciate the support we have received from Brigham City, the Economic Development Corporation of Utah, Utah Inland Port Authority, and the Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity.”
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