United States Steel (NYSE:X), commonly known as U.S. Steel, is one of the largest integrated steel producers in the world. Founded in 1901 through the merger of several steel companies orchestrated by J.P. Morgan and Elbert H. Gary, the company played a pivotal role in American industrialization during the 20th century. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. Steel has maintained a strategic focus on the production of high-quality steel grades that serve a diverse range of end markets.
The company’s product portfolio encompasses flat-rolled steel, tubular products, and specialty steels. Its flat-rolled offerings include hot-rolled, cold-rolled, and coated products used extensively in automotive manufacturing, construction, and appliance industries. U.S. Steel’s tubular segment produces seamless and welded pipe and tube solutions for the energy, oil & gas, pipeline infrastructure, and industrial sectors. In recent years, the corporation has expanded its capabilities through investments in mini-mill and finishing technologies aimed at producing advanced high-strength steels for automotive lightweighting and other high-value applications.
With operations spanning North America and Central Europe, U.S. Steel serves a global customer base through a network of integrated steel mills, finishing facilities, and tubular plants. Its European operations, managed through a subsidiary in Kosice, Slovakia, contribute to a diversified geographic footprint. Leadership is headed by President and Chief Executive Officer David B. Burritt, whose tenure has emphasized operational excellence, sustainability initiatives, and technology-driven innovation. Under his guidance, the company has advanced energy-efficiency projects and pursued emissions reduction measures.
Employing roughly 23,000 people across its operations, U.S. Steel is committed to workplace safety, continuous improvement, and community engagement. The company has set targets to lower greenhouse gas emissions and has modernized production assets to enhance both efficiency and environmental performance. Through partnerships with local communities and industry consortiums, U.S. Steel continues to advance technological innovation while upholding its century-long legacy in American and international markets.
