Nucor Corporation announced today that it is investing an estimated $176 million to build a hot band galvanizing and pickling line at its sheet mill in Ghent, Kentucky. The new galvanizing line will expand Nucor Steel Gallatin's product capabilities and have an annual capacity of 500,000 tons.
The 72-inch galvanizing line will be the widest hot-rolled galvanizing line in North America. Once the necessary approvals are obtained, it is expected to take two years to construct the galvanizing line and begin operations. The hot band galvanizing project will create 75 new full-time jobs.
"This project will allow us to move into segments of the automotive market we currently do not serve," said John Ferriola, Chairman, CEO and President.