Nucor Corp is a leading steel and steel products manufacturer based in Charlotte, North Carolina. Founded in 1905, the company operates through three main segments: steel mills, steel products, and raw materials. Nucor produces a wide range of steel items including hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and galvanized sheet steel, structural beams, bar steel, and more. It also offers steel joists, decks, and other construction-related products. Additionally, Nucor deals in raw materials like direct reduced iron and processes scrap metal. Its products serve various industries in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
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