Fire at Gerdau MacSteel’s Michigan plant temporarily halts mill production

Friday, 04 February 2011 02:44:38 (GMT+3)   |  

Mill production was stopped at Gerdau Macsteel's plant in Napoleon Township, Michigan Thursday morning when a small fire broke out, sending three employees to the hospital.

Although mill production is expected to remain halted while the damage and possible causes of the fire are assessed, finishing and shipping functions should not be affected.


Similar articles

Gerdau to shutter Illinois merchant bar mill

15 Nov | Steel News

SSS Global Panel: Steel success or survival?

19 Jun | Steel News

Gerdau to lay off workers at Minnesota steel mill

31 Jan | Steel News

Gerdau reveals new caster at Monroe, Michigan mill

26 Oct | Steel News

Gerdau temporarily suspends production in Michigan following explosion

30 Jul | Steel News

Gerdau announces $50 million SBQ investment in Minnesota

09 May | Steel News

Gerdau on track to improve iron ore, flat and special steel production

04 May | Steel News

Gerdau halts New Jersey operations following fire

07 Mar | Steel News

Explosion halts production at Gerdau’s Ontario mill

11 Aug | Steel News

Raw material costs curb quarterly profit for Gerdau

05 Aug | Steel News