Gerdau (NYSE:GGB) is a Brazilian-based steel producer engaged in the manufacture and distribution of long steel products for the construction, industrial and agricultural sectors. Established in 1901, the company operates an integrated network of electric-arc furnaces and rolling mills, producing reinforcement bars, wire rod, merchant bars and structural shapes. Gerdau’s product portfolio also includes specialty long steel, high-yield reinforcement, rail, beams and steel coils, as well as value-added processing services such as cutting, bending and coating.
The company has expanded its footprint beyond Brazil, with significant operations in North America, South America and a presence in select European markets. In North America, Gerdau Long Steel operates mini-mills and recycling facilities in the United States and Canada, supplying regional customers in construction, infrastructure and manufacturing. In South America, it maintains steelworks and service centers across Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and Chile, serving both domestic markets and export demand. Through a network of scrap collection yards and recycling centers, Gerdau also secures key raw materials, supporting a circular steelmaking model.
Over more than a century of activity, Gerdau has evolved from a single rolling mill in Porto Alegre into one of the largest steelmakers in the Americas. The company remains under the control of the Gerdau family and is headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, with regional leadership teams overseeing operations across each continent. Sustainability and technological innovation are central to Gerdau’s strategy, with initiatives aimed at reducing carbon emissions, improving energy efficiency and developing digital solutions for production planning and customer service.
Gerdau’s vertically integrated structure—from scrap collection through to finished steel products—allows it to respond rapidly to shifts in regional demand while maintaining cost discipline. Its product quality, extensive service-center network and focus on environmental performance position the company as a key supplier to construction firms, equipment manufacturers and distributors throughout the Americas and beyond.
