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Nucor Reports Q3, Nine Months Results
Oct. 21, 2011 - Nucor reported consolidated net earnings of $181.5 million on consolidated net sales of $5.25 billion for the third quarter, and consolidated net earnings of $641.1 million on consolidated net sales of $15.194 billion for the first nine months of 2011.

Nucor Lauds Passage of Currency Manipulation Legislation
Oct. 13, 2011 - Nucor Corp. commends the U.S. Senate for passing the bipartisan Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2011 (S.1619), which provides sanctions on China or any other nation that manipulates its currency.

Horsehead and Nucor Expand, Extend Recycling Services Agreement
Oct. 5, 2011 - Horsehead Corp. has entered into a 10-year agreement with Nucor Corp. that will expand and extend the existing commercial relationship between the companies.

Nucor Prevails in Class Action Case
Sep. 26, 2011 - The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has confirmed that a national class action brought against Nucor-Yamato not only was inappropriate, but there was no evidence of plant-wide discrimination at the Blytheville, Ark., plant.

EPA Recognizes Nucor Jewett for Environmental Stewardship
Sep. 21, 2011 - The EPA recognizes Nucor Steel’s Jewett, Texas, facility for its achievements in reducing mercury and lead as part of its participation in the EPA’s National Partnership for Environmental Priorities.

Nucor Announces Third Quarter Earnings Guidance
Sep. 16, 2011 - Nucor Corp. is forecasting results in the range of $0.45 to $0.55 per diluted share for its third quarter ending October 1, 2011.

Nucor to Support 20 Veterans through CDS Warrior SALUTE Program
Jul. 25, 2011 - Nucor Corp. has entered into a partnership with Continuing Developmental Services, Inc. and the CDS Warrior SALUTE Program that will allow it to support 20 veterans throughout 2012 with services such as therapy and vocational training.

Nucor Reports 2nd Quarter Results
Jul. 22, 2011 - Nucor announced consolidated net earnings of $299.8 million on consolidated net sales of $5.11 billion for the second quarter, and consolidated net earnings of $459.6 million on consolidated net sales of $9.94 billion for the first six months of 2011.

Nucor Names Grand Prize Winner of Strength of Steel Challenge
Jun. 20, 2011 - Nucor Corp. recently concluded its Strength of Steel Challenge with an awards ceremony in Charlotte, N.C., where eight semifinalist teams were flown to present their inventions to Nucor executives. Entrants created a structure out of recycled steel that could be used to support another object in the home, school, or vehicle.

Nucor Provides Guidance for Second Quarter Earnings
Jun. 16, 2011 - Nucor announced guidance for its second quarter ending July 2, including the expectation of results in the range of $0.75 to $0.80 per diluted share.

Nucor’s Stratman Appointed AIST President for 2011–2012
May 6, 2011 - The Association for Iron & Steel Technology announced the appointment of R. Joseph Stratman, Executive Vice President, Nucor Corp., as President of AIST for 2011–2012. The Association also announced its new executive committee and board of directors.

Nucor Reports Stronger Results for First Quarter of 2011
Apr. 22, 2011 - Nucor reports consolidated net earnings of $159.8 million on consolidated net sales of $4.83 billion for the first quarter of 2011.

Nucor Announces Guidance for First Quarter Earnings
Mar. 17, 2011 - Nucor says it expects to report earnings in the range of $0.30 to $0.35 per diluted share for its first quarter ending April 2, 2011.

Praxair Expands Tennessee Air Separation Plant
Mar. 15, 2011 - Praxair announced plans to double the capacity of its Memphis, Tenn., air separation complex to produce oxygen and nitrogen that will supply Nucor and Valero Energy.

Nucor Breaks Ground in St. James Parish DRI Project
Mar. 8, 2011 - Nucor has broken ground on its DRI facility that will be located in St. James Parish, La. The company also named Lester Hart as General Manager of the St. James Parish facility.

John Deere Honors Nucor Cold Finish-Nebraska with Partner-Level Status
Feb. 21, 2011 - Nucor Cold Finish – Nebraska earns recognition as a Partner-level supplier for 2010 and was also named Enterprise Supply Management Supplier of the Year in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.

Steel Technologies to Acquire NuPro Steel
Feb. 17, 2011 - Steel Technologies LLC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire the business and certain assets of Crawfordsville, Ind.-based NuPro Steel, LLC.

Nucor Awards Tenova HYL Contract for World’s Largest DR Plant
Feb. 17, 2011 - Nucor has signed a contract with Tenova HYL for the world’s largest single DR module ever to be constructed. The 2.5 million ton per year, Louisiana-based Energiron ZR plant will supply DR to Nucor’s other steelmaking facilities.

Chinese Boron-Added Plate Held Subject to Antidumping Order
Feb. 17, 2011 - The Department of Commerce has issued an affirmative preliminary circumvention ruling determining that Chinese imports of cut-to-length carbon steel plate that include insignificant amounts of boron are subject to the antidumping duty order on CTL plate.

Nucor Announces New Development in St. James Parish Project
Jan. 28, 2011 - The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality permit for Nucor Corp.’s direct reduced iron making facility that will be located in St. James Parish, La. The facility could ultimately lead to construction of a coke plant, blast furnace, pellet plant and steel mill.

Nucor Reports 4th Quarter, Full Year 2010 Results
Jan. 28, 2011 - Nucor Corp. reported a consolidated net loss of $11.4 million on consolidated net sales of $3.85 billion for the fourth quarter and consolidated net earnings of $134.1 million on consolidated net sales of $15.84 billion for the full year 2010.

Ferriola Named Nucor President and COO
Jan. 4, 2011 - Nucor’s Board of Directors has appointed John J. Ferriola President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2011. Daniel R. DiMicco will continue to serve as Nucor's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Nucor Announces Guidance for Q4 Earnings
Dec. 17, 2010 - Nucor Corp. announced guidance for its fourth quarter ending December 31, 2010, which supports the company’s qualitative guidance from late October that "the fourth quarter may indeed turn out to be the most challenging quarter of the year." The company expects Q4 results to be in the range of a loss of $0.10 to $0.15 per diluted share.

Nucor Announces Increase in Cash Dividend
Dec. 9, 2010 - Nucor’s Board of Directors has increased the regular quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock to $0.3625 per share from $0.36 per share.

Nucor Reports Results for 2010 Q3, First Nine Months
Oct. 22, 2010 - Nucor Corp. announced consolidated net earnings of $23.5 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2010, compared to net earnings of $91.0 million, or $0.29 per diluted share, in the previous quarter and a net loss of $29.5 million, or $0.10 per diluted share, in the third quarter of 2009.

Nucor Selects St. James Parish for Iron Making Facility
Sep. 16, 2010 - Nucor Corp. has selected St. James Parish, Louisiana, for the construction of a planned $750 million iron making facility, subject to receipt of all requisite environmental permits. The new facility will be owned and operated by Nucor Steel Louisiana, LLC, a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Nucor.

Nucor Announces Third Quarter Earnings Guidance
Sep. 15, 2010 - Nucor says it is expecting to report results in the range of $0.05 to $0.10 per diluted share for the third quarter ending October 2, 2010, reflecting a general slowdown across all product lines.

Nucor Exec Reappointed to United States Manufacturing Council
Aug. 6, 2010 - Nucor Corp. Chairman, President, and CEO Daniel R. DiMicco has been reappointed to serve on the United States Manufacturing Council. He has served on this board for the past two years as a liaison between the federal government and the country's manufacturing sector.

Nucor Reports 2nd Quarter, Six-Month Results
Jul. 23, 2010 - Nucor reported consolidated net earnings of $91.0 million on consolidated net sales of $4.20 billion for the second quarter, and consolidated net earnings of $122.0 million on consolidated net sales of $7.85 billion for the first half of 2010.

Nucor’s Parrish to Retire; Darsey Promoted
Jul. 2, 2010 - Nucor Corp. Executive Vice President of Bar Products D. Michael Parrish plans to retire at the end of August after 35 years of service with Nucor. Effective September 1, James R. Darsey will be promoted to the position.

Nucor Announces Guidance for Second Quarter Earnings
Jun. 16, 2010 - Nucor says it expects to report earnings of $0.20 to $0.25 per diluted share for its second quarter ending July 3, 2010. Results include a $47 million LIFO charge.

Nucor Steel Ads Selected by BtoB as Top Creative of the Decade
Jun. 16, 2010 - Ads created for Nucor by Eric Mower and Associates are being recognized by BtoB magazine as among the "Top Creative of the Decade".

Nucor Receives Air Quality Permit for St. James Parish Project
May 26, 2010 - The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality permit, marking a milestone in the construction of a major greenfield facility in St. James Parish. The issuance of the permit allows Nucor to move forward in its site selection process.

Nucor CEO Elected as New AISI Chairman
May 6, 2010 - The Board of Directors of the American Iron and Steel Institute has elected Daniel R. DiMicco, Chairman, President, and CEO of Nucor Corp., to serve as Chairman of the Institute until May 2011. He succeeds James L. Wainscott, Chairman, President, and CEO of AK Steel Corp.

Nucor Presents Quaker Chemical with Safety Award
Apr. 28, 2010 - Quaker Chemical was recently recognized by Nucor Steel for its ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of their employees as well as those of their customers. A Safety Excellence Award was presented to Quaker Chemical during the Nucor Safety Summit.

Nucor Reports First Quarter 2010 Results
Apr. 23, 2010 - Nucor reports consolidated net earnings of $31.0 million on consolidated net sales of $3.65 billion for the first quarter of 2010.

SMS Meer Modernizes Mill for Nucor in ‘Record Time
Apr. 22, 2010 - SMS Meer has modernized a finishing mill for Nucor Steel Darlington, S.C., in five weeks. The new continuous finishing mill allows shorter stand changing times as well as reduced setup and adjustment times.

Nucor Berkeley to Start up QMOS MES System from Quad Infotech
Apr. 14, 2010 - Quad Infotech completes installation of a [QMOS] MES system at Nucor-Berkeley, Nucor’s beam mill in Huger, S.C.

Nucor Announces Guidance for First-Quarter Earnings
Mar. 17, 2010 - Nucor Corp. announced guidance for its first quarter ending April 3, 2010. The company expects first-quarter results to be in the range of ($0.05) to $0.05 per diluted share, compared to a loss of $0.60 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2009 and earnings of $0.18 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2009.

Nucor, Mitsui to Form Steel Processing Joint Venture
Mar. 4, 2010 - Nucor Corp. and Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.) have entered into a 50-50 joint venture in which newly created NuMit LLC will own and operate a flat rolled steel processing network and other steel related projects throughout North America.

Nucor Subsidiary Acquires Ocala Recycling
Mar. 2, 2010 - Nucor Corp.’s wholly owned subsidiary, The David J. Joseph Co. (DJJ), has acquired the assets and business of Ocala Recycling LLC, currently a subsidiary of Blaze Metals LLC. DJJ will operate the Ocala facilities as part of Trademark Metals Recycling LLC.

Nucor Reports 4th Quarter, Year-End Results
Jan. 27, 2010 - Nucor reports consolidated net earnings of $58.9 million on consolidated net sales of $2.94 billion for the fourth quarter and a consolidated net loss of $293.6 million on consolidated net sales of $11.19 billion for the full year 2009.

Nucor Foundation Reaches New Milestone in Support of Education
Jan. 20, 2010 - Nucor’s Nucor Foundation celebrates a new milestone support of education by awarding $4.4 million in scholarships to nearly 2000 students.

Nucor’s Rutkowski to Retire
Jan. 12, 2010 - Nucor Executive Vice President of Business Development Joseph A. Rutkowski will retire at the end of February after 21 years of service with the company. Effective March 1, 2010, R. Joseph Stratman will assume responsibility for business development activities while continuing his role as EVP of Beam and Plate Products.

Nucor CEO Recognized by Harvard Business Review
Jan. 8, 2010 - Harvard Business Review recognizes Chairman, CEO, and President Dan DiMicco and Nucor's management team in its ranking of "The Best-Performing CEOs in the World" in the January-February 2010 edition.

Nucor Updates Fourth Quarter Guidance
Dec. 17, 2009 - Nucor updates its guidance for the fourth quarter ending December 31, saying that it now expects results to be breakeven to slightly positive.

Nucor Board Increases Cash Dividend
Dec. 10, 2009 - Nucor’s board of directors increases the regular quarterly cash dividend on the company's common stock by 2.9% to $0.36 per share.

Nucor Seattle Awards Shear Automation Contract to Russula
Nov. 10, 2009 - Russula will supply new automation for Nucor Seattle’s three shears, including the conversion of two loop scanners to Delta scanners.

Nucor Reports 3rd Quarter Results
Oct. 23, 2009 - Nucor reports a consolidated net loss of $29.5 million on consolidated net sales of $3.12 billion for the third quarter and a consolidated net loss of $352.5 million on consolidated net sales of $8.25 billion for the first nine months of 2009.

Nucor CFO to Retire at Year-End
Oct. 21, 2009 - Nucor Chief Financial Officer Terry S. Lisenby announces plans to retire at the end of this year, after 24 years of service with Nucor.

Nucor Steel Improves Worker Hearing Protection
Oct. 15, 2009 - Nucor Steel is using new state-of-the-art VeriPRO earplug fit testing technology from Howard Leight to evaluate whether each individual employee is receiving optimal on-the-job hearing protection.

Nucor Updates Third Quarter Guidance
Sep. 16, 2009 - Nucor updates its guidance for the third quarter, saying that it now expects results in the range of a loss of $0.15 to $0.20 per diluted share.

Nucor Berkeley to Challenge Resurrected Class Action Lawsuit
Aug. 19, 2009 - Nucor Berkeley is facing the reversal of a class action discrimination lawsuit involving seven former employees that had been denied for class certification in 2007.

Nucor Reports 2nd Quarter, First Half Results
Jul. 24, 2009 - Nucor reports a consolidated net loss of $133.3 million on consolidated net sales of $2.48 billion for the second quarter, and a consolidated net loss of $323.0 million on consolidated net sales of $5.13 billion for the first six months of 2009.

Baosteel Moves up to No. 3 Position for 2008 Crude Steel Output
Jul. 10, 2009 - Baosteel moves up to the number-three position in World Steel Association’s recently announced ranking of top steel producers for 2008.

Nucor Praises Congressman Arcuri for Voting Against House Cap and Trade Bill
Jul. 2, 2009 - Nucor notes its appreciation to U.S. Representative Michael Arcuri (D-NY) for supporting the local manufacturing sector by opposing House Cap and Trade Bill (H.R. 2454), which narrowly passed the House of Representatives this week by a three-vote margin.

Nucor Adjust Second-Quarter Guidance
Jun. 17, 2009 - Nucor updates its second-quarter guidance, saying that it now expects to report a smaller-than-expected loss in the range of $0.55 to $0.65 per diluted share, based on increased orders.

New Auto-Steel Partnership Toolkit helps Automakers Boost Fuel Economy with AHSS
Jun. 16, 2009 - The Auto/Steel Partnership releases its latest update to the Advanced High-Strength Steel Applications Design and Stamping Process Guidelines, a comprehensive manual designed to help with the specification and application of specific grades of AHSS parts.

Pig Caster Commissioned at Nucor’s PIZO Joint Venture
Jun. 11, 2009 - Economy Industrial commissions new 20 ton/hour pig caster at PIZO, a joint venture of Heritage Environmental and Nucor.

Nucor Reports Results for First Quarter of 2009
Apr. 24, 2009 - Nucor reports a consolidated net loss of $189.6 million on consolidated net sales of $2.65 billion for the first quarter of 2009

Russula Starts up Water Plant for Nucor Connecticut Wire Rod Mill
Apr. 20, 2009 - Russula receives acceptance from Nucor Steel Connecticut for the recently installed water treatment plant at the facility’s wire rod mill.

Nucor to Provide Steel for Renewable Energy Super Highway in Texas
Apr. 3, 2009 - Nucor’s Jewett plant will supply 54,000 tons of steel for transmission line towers for the Renewable Energy Super Highway that will move wind power throughout Texas.

Nucor Downgrades First Quarter Earnings Guidance
Mar. 18, 2009 - Nucor revises its first quarter guidance to an expected loss of $0.55 to $0.65 per diluted share based on continued weakening in customer demand.

Nucor Reports Record Results for 2008
Jan. 28, 2009 - Nucor reports consolidated net earnings of $105.9 million on consolidated net sales of $4.15 billion for the fourth quarter, and record consolidated net earnings of $1.83 billion on record consolidated net sales of $23.66 billion for the full year 2008.

Nucor Posts 4th Quarter Earnings Guidance
Dec. 10, 2008 - Nucor says that it expects to be profitable in the fourth quarter ending December 31, 2008, although it will be only marginally above the breakeven level.

Nucor Reports Record 3rd Quarter Results
Oct. 17, 2008 - Nucor reports record consolidated net earnings of $734.6 million on record consolidated net sales of $7.45 billion for the third quarter, and record consolidated net earnings of $1.73 billion on record consolidated net sales of $19.51 billion for the first nine months of 2008.

Nucor Increases Third Quarter Earnings Guidance
Sep. 16, 2008 - Nucor increases its third-quarter earnings guidance based on improved performance, strong contributions from acquisitions, and a lower-than-expected LIFO charge prompted by lower scrap prices.

Nucor Announces New Addition to Board of Directors
Sep. 5, 2008 - Nucor announces the election of Christopher J. Kearney, Chairman, President and CEO of SPX Corp., to its board of directors effective October 1, 2008.

Nucor Acquires American Compressed Steel
Aug. 28, 2008 - Nucor’s David J. Joseph subsidiary completes its acquisition of the American Compressed Steel operations of Secondary Resources, Inc.

Nucor Subsidiary Acquires Ambassador Steel
Aug. 27, 2008 - Nucor subsidiary Harris Steel completes its acquisition of Auburn, Ind., based Ambassador Steel for a cash purchase price of approximately $185 million.

Nucor to Restart Kingman Bar Mill
Aug. 27, 2008 - Nucor announces plans to restart steel bar production at its previously idled rolling mill in Kingman, Ariz.

Nucor Part of Select Group Renewing Performance Track Commitments
Aug. 12, 2008 - Nucor Steel’s Auburn Plant is one of 96 facilities that have renewed their membership in EPA's National Environmental Performance Track program, which encourages facilities to work toward goals that are beyond current legal requirements.

Nucor’s David J Joseph Company Makes Two Acquisitions
Aug. 6, 2008 - Nucor subsidiary The David J. Joseph Co. signs a purchase agreement to acquire the assets of Missouri-based American Compressed Steel and substantially all the assets of Texas-based Victoria Recycling.

Nucor to Add Heat Treat Facility at Hertford Plate Mill
Aug. 1, 2008 - Nucor announces plans to invest approximately $110 million for a new plate heat treating facility at its plate mill in Hertford County, N.C.

Nucor Chief to Support U.S. Manufacturing Council
Jul. 23, 2008 - Nucor Chairman, President and CEO Dan DiMicco is named to the U.S. Manufacturing Council.

Nucor Reports Record 2nd Quarter, Six-Month Results
Jul. 18, 2008 - Nucor announces record consolidated net earnings of $580.8 million on record consolidated net sales of $7.09 billion for the second quarter, and record consolidated net earnings of $990.5 million on record consolidated net sales of $12.06 billion for the first half of 2008.

Nucor Ad Campaign Honored by NYC Business Marketing Association
Jul. 11, 2008 - A Nucor ad campaign takes top honors at the Business Marketing Association of New York City’s 25th annual awards competition.

Nucor Completes Acquisition of 50% Stake in Duferdofin
Jul. 9, 2008 - Nucor completes its previously announced acquisition of 50% of the stock of Duferdofin–Nucor Srl for a purchase price of euro 423.5 million, or approximately $658 million.

SeverCorr Reaches Settlement with Nucor
Jul. 1, 2008 - SeverCorr, LLC reaches a settlement in the case of Nucor versus John Bell and SeverCorr.

Nucor Restarts Upgraded Coil-to-Bar Drawing Line at Norfolk
Jun. 26, 2008 - Danieli announced the recent start-up of one of the primary coil-to-bar drawing lines at Nucor’s cold finishing plant in Norfolk.

Nucor Names General Manager for New Ironmaking Facility
Jun. 20, 2008 - Nucor announces the Vice President and General Manager for the company’s new state-of-the-art coke and ironmaking facility.

Nucor to Acquire Ambassador Steel
Jun. 13, 2008 - Nucor’s Harris Steel will acquire the issued and outstanding common shares of Ambassador Steel for a cash purchase price of approximately $185,000,000.

Danieli Corus to Design Blast Furnace for Nucor’s Greenfield Ironmaking Plant
Jun. 13, 2008 - Danieli Corus will design and supply a greenfield blast furnace plant and related installation parts for Nucor’s new ironmaking facility that may be built in St. James Parish, La.

Nucor Bumps up 2nd Quarter Earnings Guidance
Jun. 6, 2008 - Strong shipments and higher margins are prompting Nucor Corp. to increase its earnings guidance in the range of $1.75 to $1.80 per diluted share for the second quarter, significantly better than the $1.55 to $1.60 per share that Nucor had previously forecast.

Nucor Closes Common Stock Offering
May 30, 2008 - Nucor closes its public offering of 27,667,580 shares of common stock, including 2,667,580 shares issued after the underwriters exercised their over-allotment option.

Nucor Prices Common Stock Offering
May 23, 2008 - Nucor prices its public offering of 25 million shares of its common stock at $74.00 per share.

Nucor Launches Common Stock Offering
May 20, 2008 - Nucor commences public offering of 25,000,000 shares of common stock, and grants underwriters an option to purchase up to an additional 3,750,000 shares at the public offering price, less the underwriting commission, within 30 days following the closing date.

Nucor Announces President for Nucor Europe
May 19, 2008 - Nucor announces the promotion of Rex Query to the position of President of Nucor Europe, following the company’s recent announcement of major European investments with Duferco Steel and Sidenor.

Nucor Getting Closer to Site Selection for $2-Billion Ironmaking Facility
May 16, 2008 - Nucor applies for a permit to build a state-of-the-art iron-making facility in Louisiana that would produce 3 million tons/year of iron as well as power beyond its own needs through the capture and use of excess energy at the blast furnace and heat-recovery coke plant.

Nucor to form Joint Venture with Sidenor
May 15, 2008 - Nucor signs MoU with Sidenor regarding a new joint venture for the production and distribution of long steel products and plate in the Balkans, Turkey, Cyprus, and North Africa.

Nucor Moves Forward on Italian Beams Venture with Duferco
May 14, 2008 - Nucor enters agreement to acquire 50% of its Duferdofin-Nucor Srl beam production and distribution joint venture with Duferco, for euro 423.5 million.

Nucor Ranked as America’s Largest Steelmaker
Apr. 24, 2008 - No company produces more steel in the United States than Nucor, according to rankings published in the May 2008 issue of American Metal Market.

Nucor Reports Record 1st Quarter Results
Apr. 18, 2008 - Nucor reports consolidated net earnings of $409.8 million on record consolidated net sales of $4.97 billion for the first quarter of 2008, marking the company’s fifth consecutive year of reporting record first-quarter earnings.

SMS Demag to Provide 2nd X-Melt LF for Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa
Apr. 4, 2008 - SMS Demag will supply an X-Melt ladle furnace and automation package for Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, as well as a complete X-Melt meltshop for A. Finkl & Sons.

Nucor Completes Acquisition of Galamba Metals Group, MRS
Apr. 3, 2008 - Nucor’s wholly owned subsidiary, The David J. Joseph Co., completes the acquisition of Kansas City, Mo., based Galamba Metals Group, and Monroe, N.C., based Metal Recycling Services Inc.

Nucor Named One of BusinessWeek’s 50 Top Performing Companies
Apr. 3, 2008 - Nucor is again named to the BusinessWeek 50, the annual list that ranks top-performing companies based on the rate of return on investment and sales growth over a three-year period.

Nucor to Acquire Monroe-Based Metal Recycling Services
Mar. 19, 2008 - Nucor will acquire substantially all the assets of Monroe, N.C., based Metal Recycling Services, a 220,000 tons/year scrap processor.

Nucor-Yamato Introduces Deepest U.S.-Manufactured Beams
Mar. 14, 2008 - Nucor-Yamato Steel is introducing 44-inch deep wide-flange structural shapes, making it the first mill in the Western Hemisphere to produce sections at this depth.

Nucor Completes Acquisition of The David J. Joseph Company
Mar. 4, 2008 - Nucor completes its acquisition of SHV North America—the owner of 100% of The David J. Joseph Co.—for a purchase price of approximately $1.44 billion.

Nucor to Construct New Coil Processing Center in Mexico
Feb. 21, 2008 - Nucor announced plans to construct a new sheet and coiled plate processing center in Mexico with an anticipated capacity in excess of 500,000 tons/year.

Nucor to Acquire David J. Joseph Company
Feb. 11, 2008 - Nucor will buy David J. Joseph Co., one of the country’s leading scrap brokers, in a $1.44-billion deal that will boost its total annual scrap processing capacity and provide access to extensive brokerage operations.

MultiServ Gets Contract Extensions at Corus Ijmuiden, Nucor Yamato
Feb. 8, 2008 - Harsco’s MultiServ mill services division is awarded multi-year contract extensions at the 7 million tonne/year Corus IJmuiden strip products works in the Netherlands, and at the Nucor Yamato works in Arkansas, which is preparing for a significant expansion of its production later this year.

Nucor Reports Results for 2007
Jan. 25, 2008 - Nucor Corp. announced consolidated net earnings of $364.8 million on record consolidated net sales of $4.40 billion for the fourth quarter, and consolidated net earnings of $1.47 billion on record consolidated net sales of $16.59 billion for the full year of 2007.

Nucor Endows Steel Professorship at South Dakota School of Mines
Jan. 24, 2008 - Nucor will donate $1 million to endow a professorship in metallurgical and steelmaking technologies at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.

Nucor Breaks Strip-Casting Record with Castrip Process
Jan. 16, 2008 - Nucor sets a new record for sequence casting -- 24 ladles of steel, cast continuously, over a 38-hour period -- at the world's first commercial Castrip-based strip-casting facility for plain-carbon steel sheet.

Nucor, Duferco to Form Joint Venture to Produce, Distribute Beams
Jan. 11, 2008 - Nucor signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Duferco Group to establish a 50/50 joint venture for the production of beams in Italy and the distribution of beams in Europe and North Africa.

Horsehead to Process Nucor’s EAF Dust on Regional Basis
Dec. 24, 2007 - Horsehead and Nucor agree to expand their existing commercial relationship to include regional recycling of Nucor's EAF dust by Horsehead.

Nucor Welcomes Former Weirton Steel Chief to Board of Directors
Dec. 11, 2007 - Nucor announces the election of former Weirton Steel President and CEO John H. Walker to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2008.

Nucor Increases Base Dividend by 173%
Dec. 6, 2007 - Nucor’s Board of Directors increases the regular quarterly cash dividend on Nucor's common stock to thirty-cents per share, and approves a supplemental dividend of thirty-one cents per share.

Nucor Execs Applaud Efforts to Reestablish U.S. Trade Priorities
Nov. 9, 2007 - Nucor executives voice support for the decision announced by Rep. Michael A. Arcuri (D-N.Y.) to oppose the proposed free trade agreement between the United States and Peru, and to encourage Congressional leaders to advance legislation to address the fundamental trade problems facing American industries and workers.

CCR Technologies to Streamline Ladle Movement at Nucor’s Auburn Meltshop
Oct. 30, 2007 - Nucor Steel recently awarded a contract to CCR Technologies to design and supply a Ladle Turret System for the continuous casting machine at Nucor’s Auburn, N.Y., meltshop.

Nucor Reports 3rd Quarter Results
Oct. 19, 2007 - Nucor reports consolidated net earnings of $381.2 million on consolidated net sales of $4.26 billion for the third quarter, and consolidated net earnings of $1.11 billion on consolidated net sales of $12.20 billion for the first nine months of 2007.

Nucor’s Harris Steel Expands Rebar Fabrication Business
Sep. 21, 2007 - Nucor subsidiary Harris Steel builds its rebar fabrication business with the recent acquisition of Consolidated Rebar and South Pacific Steel, as well as a new agreement to combine businesses with Barker Steel.

Nucor to Acquire Nelson Steel
Sep. 14, 2007 - Nucor enters into an agreement to acquire the assets of Nelson Steel, a significant player in the mesh markets, for a cash purchase price of approximately $54 million.

Nucor Announces Third Quarter Earnings Guidance
Sep. 13, 2007 - Nucor says it expects to report earnings in the range of $1.10 to $1.15 per diluted share for the third quarter ending September 29, 2007.

Former Nucor CFO Honored by National Financial Organization
Sep. 11, 2007 - Financial Executives International selects former Nucor Vice Chairman, CFO, Treasurer and Secretary Sam Siegel as an inductee for the 2007 class of the FEI Hall of Fame.

Nucor Announces Resignation Of Director
Sep. 10, 2007 - Director Ray Milchovich resigns from the Nucor Board of Directors due to other demands on his time.

OSHA to Recognize Nucor for Safety and Health Excellence at Norfolk
Sep. 10, 2007 - Nucor’s Norfolk, Neb., facility earns membership into OSHA’s prestigious Voluntary Protection Programs at the merit level.

Nucor Announces Additional Share Repurchase Program
Sep. 7, 2007 - Nucor’s Board of Directors unanimously approves the repurchase of up to an additional 30 million shares of the company's common stock.

Nucor Promotes Ferriola, Builds up Senior Management Team
Sep. 7, 2007 - Nucor’s board of directors names John Ferriola as Chief Operating Officer of Steelmaking Operations, and announces a series of executive promotions as part of the move.

Nucor Completes Acquisition of Magnatrax
Aug. 28, 2007 - Nucor completes its acquisition of Magnatrax for a cash purchase price of approximately $280 million.

Nucor to Acquire LMP Steel & Wire
Aug. 3, 2007 - Nucor enters into an agreement to acquire assets of cold finish bar producer LMP Steel & Wire for a cash purchase price of approximately $28 million.

Nucor Steel Contracts CORE for EAF Revamp
Aug. 1, 2007 - Nucor Steel recently contracted Core Furnace Systems to convert an existing conventional-tapping EAF into a bottom-tapping EAF at its Jackson, Miss., facility.

SMS Demag to Help Boost Production at Nucor Hickman
Jul. 26, 2007 - Nucor awards SMS Demag a contract to modernize the finishing mill at its CSP plant in Hickman, Ark., including replacement of the drive trains on mill stands F1 and F2 and modification of these stands to accommodate larger work rolls.

Nucor Reports Results for First Half of 2007
Jul. 20, 2007 - Nucor announces consolidated net earnings of $344.9 million on consolidated net sales of $4.17 billion for the second quarter, and consolidated net earnings of $725.9 million on consolidated net sales of $7.94 billion for the first half of 2007.

Nucor to Acquire Building Systems Supplier Magnatrax
Jun. 26, 2007 - Nucor enters into Merger Agreement to acquire Magnatrax, a leading provider of custom-engineered non-residential metal building systems, for a cash purchase price of approximately $280 million.

Siemens to Supply Temper Mill for Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa
Jun. 13, 2007 - Nucor Steel awards Siemens a contract to add a new wide Temper Mill to the existing Cut-to-Length Line at the company’s Tuscaloosa, Ala., facility.

Nucor Announces 2nd Quarter Earnings Guidance
Jun. 12, 2007 - Nucor says it expects earnings for the second quarter to be in the range of $1.05 to $1.15 per diluted share, “historically strong earnings,” but below this year's first-quarter results and the record second quarter earnings achieved last year.

AISI Names Recipients of Market Development Achievement Award
May 10, 2007 - The American Iron and Steel Institute announced the recipients of its Market Development Achievement Award during a ceremony held during AISI’s General Meeting in Henderson, Nev.

Nucor Contracts CORE for Low-NOx Burners at Plymouth
Apr. 24, 2007 - Nucor Steel recently contracted Core Furnace Systems to provide the latest generation of flameless low-NOx burners for the existing walking-hearth reheat furnace at its Plymouth, Utah, facility.

Nucor Reports Record 1st Quarter Results
Apr. 20, 2007 - Nucor announced record consolidated net earnings of $381.0 million on net sales of $3.77 billion for the first quarter of 2007, marking the company’s fourth consecutive year of record first quarter earnings.

Nucor Team Honored by Investment Community
Mar. 28, 2007 - March 28, 2007 — Nucor Corp. announced that Institutional Investor magazine has included Nucor in its 2007 list of "America's Most Shareholder-Friendly Companies."

Nucor Announces First Quarter Earnings Expectations
Mar. 9, 2007 - March 9, 2007 — Improving market conditions, decreasing import levels, and continued reduction of inventory stockpiles are reinforcing Nucor’s expectations for solid earnings through th

Nucor Acquires Over 96% of Harris Steel Shares
Mar. 5, 2007 - Nucor Acquires Over 96% of Harris Steel Shares March 5, 2007 — Nucor Corp. and Harris Steel Group Inc. announced th

Nucor CEO Applauds U.S. Action Against Chinese Subsidies
Feb. 5, 2007 - Feb. 5, 2007 — Dan DiMicco, Chairman, President and CEO of Nucor Corp., has applauded the announcement by Susan Schwab, United States Trade Representative, that the United States has requeste

Nucor Reports Record Results for 2006
Jan. 26, 2007 - Jan. 26, 2007 — Nucor Corp. announced consolidated net earnings of $408.2 million on consolidated net sales of $3.47 billion for the fourth quarter, and record consolidated net earnings of $1

Nucor Starts Up DRI Production in Trinidad
Jan. 17, 2007 - Nucor Corp. recently started up DRI production at Nu-Iron Unlimited, the company’s

Danieli to Upgrade Nucor’s Memphis Mill
Jan. 4, 2007 - Jan. 4, 2007 — Nucor has selected Danieli to provide equipment for its new Special Bar Quality Minimill in Memphis, Tenn. Danieli will help Nucor revive the idled Memphis plant that the compa

Nucor to Purchase Harris Steel Group
Jan. 3, 2007 - Jan. 3, 2007 — Nucor Corp. has agreed to make a tender offer for all of the shares of Harris Steel Group, In

Peaslee Named First Iverson Chair of Steelmaking Technology
Dec. 31, 2006 - University of Missouri-Rolla, home to one of the nation's largest metallurgical engineering programs, announced that Dr. Kent Peaslee, Curators’ Teaching Professor of metallurgical engineering, has been named the F. Kenneth Iverson Chair of Steelmaking Technology.

Nucor’s Earnings Expectations Slip from Third-Quarter High
Dec. 13, 2006 - Dec. 13, 2006 — Nucor Corp. announced that expects to report fourth quarter earnings in the range of $1.05 to $1.15 per diluted share

Nucor Adds New Director to Board
Dec. 7, 2006 - Dec. 7, 2006 — Nucor Corp. announced that Bernard

Nucor Acquires Verco Manufacturing Assets
Nov. 2, 2006 - Nov. 2, 2006 — Nucor Corp. announced completion of its purchase of

Nucor Reports Record Results for Third Quarter, First Nine Months
Oct. 20, 2006 - Oct. 20, 2006 — Nucor Corp. announced record consolidated net earnings of $517.6 million on rec

SMS Meer to Supply Pusher Furnace for Nucor Darlington Facility
Oct. 16, 2006 - Oct. 16, 2006 — Nucor Steel has placed an order with SMS Meer, Italy, to supply and commission

Nucor to Build SBQ Mill in Memphis
Oct. 9, 2006 - Oct. 9, 2006 — Nucor Corp. has selected Memphis, Tenn., as the site for its

EPA Cites Nucor Steel for Clean-Air Violations
Sep. 29, 2006 - Sep. 29, 2006 — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has cited Nucor Steel for alleged

Nucor Selects Location for Fourth Building Systems Facility
Sep. 29, 2006 - Sep. 29, 2006 — Nucor Corp. has selected Brigham City, Utah, as the lo

Nucor to Purchase Verco Manufacturing Assets
Sep. 13, 2006 - Sep. 13, 2006 — Nucor Corp. has entered into an agreement to purchase substantially all of the

Nucor Restarts Extended Stacking Plant at Jewett
Sep. 11, 2006 - Sep. 11, 2006 — Nucor Steel recently restarted its Jewett No. 1 Bar and Light Section Mill, following an upgrade of the mill’s magnetic stacker. Danieli expanded th

Castrip Names New President
Sep. 8, 2006 - Castrip LLC announced that Frank M. Fisher Jr. has joined the company as its new President.

Nucor Announces Guidance for 3rd Quarter Earnings
Sep. 8, 2006 - Sep. 8, 2006 — Nucor Corp. announced that it expects earnings to be in the range of

Nucor Reports Record Second Quarter Results
Jul. 24, 2006 - July 24, 2006 — Nucor Corp. announced record consolidated net earnings of $452.8 million on rec

Nucor Announces New SBQ Mill
Jul. 12, 2006 - July 12, 2006 — Nucor Corp. announced plans to construct an 850,000 ton/year special bar qualit

Nucor to Build New Galvanizing Facility in Alabama
Jun. 15, 2006 - June 15, 2006 — Nucor Corp. announced that it plans to construct its fourth sheet steel galvani

Nucor Increases 2nd Quarter Earnings Guidance
Jun. 14, 2006 - June 14, 2006 — Nucor Corp. is increasing the earnings guidance for its second quarter as a res

CVRD Settles DR Pellet Prices with Arcelor and Nucor
Jun. 8, 2006 - June 8, 2006 — Companhia Vale do Rio Doce has concluded negotiations for the 2006 direct reduct

Nucor Endows Steel Technology Chair at UMR
May 26, 2006 - May 26, 2006 — Nucor Corp. has donated $2 million to endow the

Nucor to Add New Building Systems Facility in Western U.S.
May 19, 2006 - May 19, 2006 — Nucor Corp. announced plans to construct its fourth facility to produce metal building systems and components. The new facility will be located in the wes

Nucor Names DiMicco Chairman, Declares 2-for-1 Stock Split
May 12, 2006 - May 12, 2006 — Nucor Corp.’s President and CEO,

Nucor Completes Purchase of Connecticut Steel Assets
May 2, 2006 - May 2, 2006 — Nucor Corp. announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Nucor Steel Connecticut,

Nucor Reports 1st Quarter Results
Apr. 21, 2006 - April 21, 2006 — Nucor Corp. announced consolidated net earnings of $379.2 million on consolidated net sales of $3.55 billion for the first quarter of 2006. The $379.2 m

Unique CEO Alliance Calls for Action to Increase Natural Gas Supplies
Mar. 29, 2006 - March 29, 2006 — Daniel DiMicco, President & CEO of Nucor Corp. took part in a unique alliance of chief executives representing U.S. industrial natural gas consumers and U.S.

Nucor to Purchase Assets of Connecticut Steel
Mar. 22, 2006 - March 22, 2006 — Nucor Corp. has entered into an agreement to purchase substantially all of the

Nucor Forms Light Gauge Steel Framing Joint Venture
Mar. 20, 2006 - March 20, 2006 — Nucor Corp. and Lennar Corp. announced that their respective wholly owned subs

Siemens VAI to Upgrade Nucor Birmingham Billet Caster
Mar. 14, 2006 - March 14, 2006 — Nucor Steel awarded the Siemens Group Industrial Solutions and Services (I&

Nucor Increases Guidance for First Quarter Earnings
Mar. 13, 2006 - March 13, 2006 — Nucor Corp. is increasing its earnings guidance for its first quarter ending A

Steel Industry Veteran Joins The Hansen Group
Mar. 10, 2006 - March 10, 2006 — The Hansen Group announced that Jon Law

Nucor Team Earns Investment Community Recognition
Feb. 24, 2006 - Feb. 24, 2006 — Nucor Corp. announced that Institutional Investor magazine has named Nucor in its inaugural list of "America's Most Shareholder Friendly Companies.&

Nucor Announces Cash Dividend Increase
Feb. 23, 2006 - Feb. 23, 2006 — Nucor Corp.’s Board of Directors has increased the regular quarterly cash dividend on Nucor's common stock to twenty cents ($0.20) per share, from fifteen c

Nucor Reports Record Results for 2005
Jan. 30, 2006 - Jan. 30, 2006 — Nucor Corp. announced consolidated net earnings of $341.0 million on consolidated net sales of $3.21 billion for the fourth quarter, and record consolidated net e

Nucor Cited for Clean-Air Violations at Crawfordsville
Jan. 13, 2006 - Jan. 13, 2006 — U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 5 has cited Nucor Steel for alleged clean-air violations at its Crawfordsville, Ind., facility. EPA alleges that Nucor violated EPA requirements for control of hydrochloric acid emissions at one of the Crawfordsville facility process lines.

Nucor Reports 3rd Quarter Results
Oct. 21, 2005 - Nucor Corp. announced consolidated net earnings of $291.9 million on consolidated net sales of $3.03 billion for the third quarter, and record consolidated net earnings of $969.3 million on consolidated net sales of $9.49 billion for the first nine months of 2005.

Atlas Tube to Build Tube Manufacturing Facility in Blytheville
Oct. 18, 2005 - Hollow structural sections manufacturer Atlas Tube Inc. has announced plans to build a manufacturing facility in Blytheville.

CCR Technologies to Supply Cooling Bed for Nucor Plymouth Caster
Sep. 12, 2005 - Nucor Steel Utah recently awarded CCR Technologies Inc. of Stoney Creek, Canada, a contract to supply a new caster cooling bed system.

Nucor Auburn Recommits to Environmental Performance Program
Aug. 25, 2005 - Nucor Steel Auburn Inc., Auburn, N.Y., is one of 32 facilities renewing their three-year membership in the EPA’s National Environmental Performance Track Program by continuing to meet the program's criteria and committing to new environmental goals. As part of its environmental initiatives, Nucor Auburn has committed to the use of scrap tires in its production of steel, which will help the facility reduce its use of coal by more than 500 tons.

Danieli to Extend Nucor Jewett Magnetic Stacker
Aug. 5, 2005 - Nucor Steel has contracted Danieli to extend the magnetic stacker at its Jewett, Texas, No. 1 bar and light section mill.

Nucor Reports Record 2nd Quarter Results
Jul. 22, 2005 - Nucor Corp. announced consolidated net earnings of $322.7 million on consolidated net sales of $3.15 billion for the second quarter, and consolidated net earnings of $677.4 million on consolidated net sales of $6.47 billion for the first half of 2005.

AIST Announces 2005-2006 Officers
Jun. 9, 2005 - June 9, 2005 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) announced that Richard E. O’Hara, Director of Procurement and Logistics for Carpenter Specialty Alloys, Reading, Pa, has been elected as the association’s President for 2005-2006. He replaces outgoing President Thomas C. Graham Jr., Vice President, T.C. Graham & Associates, Mason, Ohio.

Nucor Completes Acquisition of Marion Steel
Jun. 6, 2005 - Nucor Corp. announced that it has completed the purchase of substantially all of the assets of Marion Steel Co. for a cash purchase price of approximately $110.0 million.

Bricmont to Supply Reheat Furnace for Nucor’s Plymouth Mill
May 26, 2005 - Bricmont, Inc. has received a multimillion dollar contract from Nucor Steel to supply a new pusher-type reheat furnace for the company’s rolling mill in Plymouth, Utah.

Nufab Rebar Announces Acquisition of Lulich Steel
May 5, 2005 - Nufab Rebar(TM) LLC, Nucor Corp.'s rebar fabrication joint venture with Ambassador Steel Corp., announced that it has acquired Lulich Steel LLC. Rebar fabricator Lulich Steel serves the reinforcing steel construction markets of Louisiana, Mississippi and the panhandle region of Florida.

Nucor Reports Solid First Quarter Earnings
Apr. 22, 2005 - Nucor Corp. announced consolidated net earnings of $354.7 million on consolidated net sales of $3.32 billion for the first quarter of 2005.

Nucor To Purchase Marion Steel Assets
Apr. 18, 2005 - Nucor Corp. has entered into an agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Marion Steel Co. for a cash purchase price of approximately $113 million.

CCR Technologies Completes Caster Upgrade at Nucor Auburn
Apr. 13, 2005 - CCR Technologies Inc. recently completed modernization of Nucor Steel Auburn’s continuous billet caster. CCR’s scope of supply comprised all equipment beyond the CCR straighteners.

Richard Wechsler Joins Nucor as GM of International Business Development
Apr. 5, 2005 - Nucor Corp. announced that Richard Wechsler is joining Nucor as General Manager of International Business Development.

Nucor Increases 1st Quarter Earnings Guidance
Mar. 14, 2005 - Better-than-expected shipments and margins have prompted Nucor Corp. to increase its earnings guidance for the first quarter ending April 2, 2005.

Nucor Names International Business Development Executive
Mar. 1, 2005 - Nucor Corp. announced that Joseph A. Rutkowski will see his responsibilities change from Executive Vice President of Business Development North America to Executive Vice President of Business Development International and North America.

Nucor Slates Vacuum Degassers for Decatur and Hickman
Feb. 28, 2005 - Nucor Corp. announced plans to install vacuum degassers at the sheet mill in Decatur, Ala., and at the sheet mill in Hickman, Ark.

Nucor Restarts Upgraded Darlington Bar Mill
Feb. 18, 2005 - Nucor recently restarted hot run operation on its Darlington No. 2 Bar Mill following a major upgrade by Danieli. The upgrade project targeted increased plant uptime and efficiency.

Concast to Modernize Nucor Steel Seattle Caster
Feb. 14, 2005 - Nucor Inc. has awarded Concast America Inc. a major contract to rebuild its four-strand caster in Seattle, Wash.

Nucor Steel Orders New P&H Ladle Crane
Jan. 28, 2005 - Nucor Corp. has contracted Morris Material Handling to engineer and build a new CMAA Class F severe duty ladle crane for the company’s Crawfordsville, Ind., facility. The new crane, which Nucor will use to transport ladles of molten steel from the meltshop floor to the continuous caster turret, has become necessary in the face of increasing productivity needs.

Nucor Reports Record Results for 2004
Jan. 28, 2005 - Nucor Corp. announced consolidated net earnings of $341.4 million on net sales of $3.09 billion for the fourth quarter, and consolidated net earnings of $1.12 billion on consolidated net sales of $11.38 billion for the full year 2004. Net earnings per share and average shares outstanding for all periods reflect a two-for-one stock split effective in October 2004.

Nucor to Expand Cold-Finished Bar Offerings with Fort Howard Facility
Jan. 11, 2005 - Nucor Corp. has entered into an agreement to purchase substantially all of the assets of Fort Howard Steel, Inc.'s Oak Creek, Wis., operations.

Nucor Steel to Implement EAM Solution from IFS
Dec. 22, 2004 - Nucor Corp. has signed a contract with IFS to implement IFS Applications(TM) business software. Nucor will use IFS' maintenance, purchasing, and inventory applications at its Jewett, Texas, facility, which produces carbon steel shapes and bar products.

Nucor Installs Motank System on Birmingham EAF
Nov. 10, 2004 - Nucor Steel Birmingham Inc. recently installed the Motank, a remote controlled slag door ram supplied by Moré, Gemona del Friuli, Italy. The system was installed on the facility’s 60-ton AC EAF.

Nucor Reports Record 3rd Quarter Results
Oct. 22, 2004 - Nucor Corp. announced record consolidated net earnings of $415.4 million on record consolidated net sales of $3,239.6 million for the third quarter, and consolidated net earnings of $780.1 million on consolidated net sales of $8,287.8 million for the first nine months of 2004. Earnings for the third quarter exceeded the previous record annual earnings. Net earnings per share and average shares outstanding for all periods reflect a two-for-one stock split effective in October 2004.

Auto/Steel Partnership Announces Executive Director
Oct. 20, 2004 - The Auto/Steel Partnership (A/SP) Joint Policy Board announced the appointment of Dr. Roger A. Heimbuch as executive director of the Partnership.

Mark Brandon Hired as Nucor Manager of Technical Business Development
Oct. 6, 2004 - Nucor Corp. announced the hiring of Mark M. Brandon to the position of Manager of Technical Business Development, effective October 11, 2004.

Nucor Announces 2-for-1 Stock Split
Sep. 9, 2004 - Nucor Corp. announced that its Board of Directors approved a 2-for-1 stock split. The stock split will be carried out by issuing one additional share of common stock for each share held by stockholders of record on September 30, 2004. The additional shares will be distributed to stockholders on or about October 15, 2004. Nucor common stock's par value will remain at $.40 per share. The stock split is intended to broaden interest in Nucor's common stock and improve its marketability.

AISI Receives First Royalties from Hot Strip Mill Model Sales
Aug. 31, 2004 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) recently received its first royalties from sales of the Hot Strip Mill Model (HSMM). The model is one of several commercially licensed technologies developed under AISI’s Advanced Process Control program, a collaborative effort among steelmakers and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to put breakthrough technologies on the plant floor.

Castrip Process Sets New Sequence Casting Record
Aug. 26, 2004 - The Castrip production installation facility at Nucor Corp.'s Crawfordsville, Ind., steel plant, recently cast 7 complete ladles of steel over a 10-hour period.

Nucor Closes Deal on Worthington Cold Mill
Aug. 4, 2004 - Nucor Corp. announced that it has closed on the purchase of Worthington Industries’ cold rolling mill in Decatur, Ala., for a cash purchase price of approximately $80 million.

Concast Commissions Nucor-Jewett Meltshop
Aug. 4, 2004 - Concast recently started up a new, single-unit meltshop at Nucor’s facility in Jewett, Texas. The new one million ton/year (900,000 tonne) plant consists of a 100-ton (82-tonne) electric arc furnace, twin-station ladle furnace and a four (five)-strand Convex Technology® continuous caster.

Worthington Closes Sale of Decatur Cold Mill to Nucor
Aug. 3, 2004 - Worthington Industries, Inc. has completed the previously announced sale of its Decatur, Ala., cold rolling assets to Nucor Corp., effective August 1, 2004.

Nucor Reports Record Results for Second Quarter
Jul. 23, 2004 - Nucor Corp. announced record consolidated net earnings of $251.4 million on sales of $2761.8 million for the second quarter, and consolidated net earnings of 364.7 million on consolidated net sales of $5048.2 million for the first half of 2004.

Castrip Achieves 100,000 Ton Milestone at Crawfordsville
Jun. 18, 2004 - The first commercial installation utilizing the Castrip(r) Process at Nucor’s Crawfordsville, Ind., plant has surpassed the 100,000 ton cumulative production milestone.

Nucor Adjusts 2nd Quarter Earnings Outlook
Jun. 16, 2004 - Bouyed by increased margins, strengthening demand and turnarounds at its newest facilities, Nucor Corp. has announced increased earnings expectations for its second quarter ending July 3, 2004.

Bricmont to Supply Reheat Furnace for Nucor Kankakee
Jun. 16, 2004 - Nucor Steel recently awarded a multimillion dollar contract to Bricmont, Inc. for a new pusher reheat furnace.

Nucor to Purchase Corus Tuscaloosa Assets
Jun. 8, 2004 - Nucor Corp. has entered into an agreement to purchase substantially all of the steelmaking assets of Corus Tuscaloosa for a cash purchase price of approximately $90 million.

Nucor Restarts Kankakee Bar and Section Mill
Jun. 4, 2004 - Nucor Steel Kankakee recently restarted operations on their bar and section mill following completion of a modernization project by Danieli Morgårdshammar. The project included replacement of the existing cooling bed and services for better coping with productivity and product quality requirements.

ISG Announces Starting Lineup for Newly Acquired ISG Weirton
Jun. 4, 2004 - With the closing of the Weirton Steel Acquisition, ISG became North America’s largest integrated steel producer. Following the acquisition, ISG President Rodney Mott recently announced the reassignment of several members of the current ISG management team and appointment of several new members.

Nucor Upgrades Coil Temperature Control Mode
Jun. 4, 2004 - Nucor recently replaced the computer model on the Hickman facility’s hot mill, and modified the control strategy for sequencing the spray cooling system on the runout tables. The upgrade has provided tighter and more advanced temperature control.

Nucor Announces 125th Consecutive Cash Dividend
Jun. 3, 2004 - Nucor Corp.’s Board of Directors declared the regular quarterly cash dividend of twenty-one cents (21 cents) per share on Nucor's common stock.

Nucor to Acquire Decatur Cold Mill from Worthington
May 28, 2004 - Nucor Corp. has entered into an agreement with Worthington Industries, Inc. for the purchase of certain assets of their cold rolling mill in Decatur, Ala., for a cash purchase price of approximately $82 million.

Nucor Revises First Quarter Earnings Outlook
Mar. 19, 2004 - Strong pricing across all product ines accompanied by increased demand and decreased pre-operating and start-up costs have led to increased the earnings expectations for Nucor’s first quarter ended April 3, 2004.

Weirton Noteholders Hire John Correnti to Help Formulate Stand-Alone Plan
Mar. 12, 2004 - The Informal Committee of Senior Secured Noteholders of Weirton Steel Corp. has retained International Steel Associates, Inc. and its principal, John Correnti to advise the Committee in its efforts to recapitalize and restructure Weirton Steel. Correnti had previously served as CEO of Nucor Steel and CEO of Birmingham Steel.

Nucor to Form Joint Venture With Ambassador Steel
Jan. 12, 2004 - Nucor Corp. has entered into an agreement with Ambassador Steel Corp. to form Nufab Rebar LLC, a rebar fabrication joint venture that will grow through both greenfield projects and the acquisition of existing assets.

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