Founded in 1901, Gerdau operates as a vertically integrated steel producer with operations across the Americas. The company manufactures a broad range of steel products serving construction, manufacturing, automotive, and industrial sectors. Its product portfolio spans semi-finished products such as billets and blooms; long-rolled products including rebars and wire rods; drawn products like fencing and concrete reinforcing mesh; and special steel grades for automotive components and machinery. Gerdau also produces flat steel products and maintains iron ore mining operations in Brazil's Minas Gerais state.
The company is organized into four operating segments: Brazil Business, North America Business, South America Business, and Special Steel Business. This structure reflects a geographically diversified production footprint combined with specialized manufacturing capabilities. Products are distributed through independent distributors, direct mill sales, and a dedicated retail network.
With approximately 30,000 full-time employees, Gerdau operates a substantial manufacturing base serving end-markets across the Western Hemisphere. The company's scale and backward integration into raw materials provide operational flexibility across commodity steel cycles and regional market conditions.
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