Nucor plans $280M upgrade project at Tuscaloosa steel plate mill

The Nucor steel plate mill in Tuscaloosa will undergo a $280 million modernization, the company announced Friday. The investment will enable Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa to strengthen its ability to serve key market segments that are part of the overall Plate Mill Group strategy, Nucor said in a news release. “We continuously invest in our teammates and facilities where we see opportunities to create value for our customers,” said Al Behr, executive vice president for Plate and Structural Products. “This modernization project will bolster the plate group’s position as the most diverse and comprehens