February 2024 Volume 6

INDUSTRY NEWS

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Gerdau Gerdau is a leading producer of long steel in the Americas and one of the largest suppliers of special steel in the world. They are the largest recycler in Latin America and around the world they transform, each year, millions of metric tons of scrap into steel, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development in the regions where they operates.

Their operations are based on the integrated regional market mill concept by which raw materials are bought from nearby suppliers, and products are primarily sold in the same region. Gerdau produces long carbon steel, long special steel, flat steel, and forged and cast parts. These products are used in different sectors, such as industry, metallurgy, farming and livestock, civil construction, automotive industries, petrochemicals, railway, and naval sectors, in addition to orthodontic, medical, and food areas. Gerdau’s North American special steel division produces high-quality engineered carbon and alloy SBQ steel bars for safety-critical applications used by the automotive, commercial vehicle, construction, agricultural, distribution, and energy markets. With three special steel mills and a heat-treating facility strategically located throughout the United States, Gerdau can provide solutions for the most demanding applications. 5591 Morrill Road, Jackson, MI 49201 Phone: 517-782-0415

Website: gsn.gerdau.com Email: sales@gerdau.com

Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. Grip-Tite Manufacturing Co. is a captive forger in both open die and cold forging. They have been manufacturing earth-anchoring products for over 100 years and are a leading manufacturer of foundation repair and utility products servicing residential, commercial, and utility markets.

Following WWII, Grip-Tite developed earth anchors to secure power systems as the U.S. electric system evolved from small local grids into a highly interconnected interstate utility system. By the early 50s, Grip-Tite established itself as a leader in the earth anchor industry and remains one of the leading manufacturers in the electric and telephone industries. Their foundation repair products are sold throughout the United States and Canada. 505 E. Madison, Winterset, IA 50273 Phone: 515-444-5979

Website: www.griptite.com Email: info@griptite.com

Pacific Forge Since 1945, Pacific Forge has been present in Southern California as a proud, American, premium, closed-die forger of precision parts for the aerospace, marine, alternative energy, and transportation markets. Their forges have produced parts for World War II, seen the coming of the Space Shuttle and International Space Station, and today service nearly every major aircraft program. Manufacturing on 20 acres in Fontana, California, Pacific Forge offers over six decades of

master blacksmithing experience and state-of-the-art technology. This fusion of elements allows them to lead the industry in world-class customer service, quality, and value. They are committed to excellence and have developed long-term partnerships that evolved alongside the rich history of the Southern California aerospace markets. 10641 Etiwanda Avenue, Fontana, CA 92337 Phone: 909-390-0701

Website: www.pacificforge.com Email: sales@pacificforge.com

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