Nucor (NYSE:NUE) is a leading U.S. steel producer specializing in the manufacture and sale of steel and steel products. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, the company operates an integrated network of electric arc furnace–based mini mills, which recycle scrap steel into finished products. Nucor serves a diverse range of end markets, including construction, automotive, energy, agriculture and transportation.
The company’s product offerings include structural shapes, steel plate, sheet and coil, reinforcing bar (rebar), steel bars, joists and deck, as well as a variety of fasteners and specialty steel products. In addition to primary steelmaking, Nucor provides value-added services such as steel processing, fabrication, coating and precision engineering support. Its raw materials segment sources, processes and recycles scrap metal, reflecting a vertically integrated business model committed to sustainability and cost efficiency.
Founded in 1940 as Nuclear Corporation of America, the company shifted focus to steel recycling in the late 1960s and adopted the Nucor name in 1972. Over subsequent decades, Nucor expanded both organically and through acquisitions, establishing manufacturing facilities across more than 20 U.S. states and operations in Canada. This broad geographic footprint supports a resilient supply chain and enables responsive service to customers throughout North America.
Since January 2020, Leon J. Topalian has served as President and Chief Executive Officer, guiding Nucor’s emphasis on innovation, operational excellence and safety. Under his leadership, the company continues to invest in advanced electric arc furnace technology, digital modeling and sustainable production practices to meet evolving industry standards and environmental objectives.
