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STEEL PRODUCTS

JOISTS & DECKING

REBAR

GRATING

METAL BUILDING SYSTEMS

STEELPRODUCTS NEWSSpring 2014 Issue | Volume 1

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WELCOMEWelcome to Steel Products News, the first edition of the Nucor Fabricated Products Group Newsletter. We’ve developed this quarterly publication as an exciting way to share information and increase communication among teammates within the various products groups.

As you know, Nucor makes a diverse range of steel products throughout its divisions and this newsletter will provide insight on the latest applications of these products produced by the following groups:

• Vulcraft/Verco: The nation’s largest producer and leading innovator of open-web steel joists, joist girders and steel deck.

• Harris Rebar: North America’s leading fabricator, installer and distributor of concrete reinforcing steel and related products with over 70 fabrication locations throughout the United States and Canada.

• Fisher & Ludlow: Supplier of high quality gratings for major capital projects around the world. Its lead product brands, Tru-weld and Fisholow products may be found in places as far as the Orient and South America, and in environments as diverse as the arctic or the tropics.

• Nucor Buildings Group (NBG): With eleven full-service facilities throughout the United States, NBG is one of North America’s largest manufacturers of metal building systems, with five independent building brands: American Buildings Company, CBC Steel Buildings, Gulf States Manufacturers, Kirby Building Systems and Nucor Building Systems.

In upcoming issues, you can expect to see interesting stories that highlight unique projects utilizing Nucor company products, examples of Commercial Excellence, information on new products or services, and updates on our culture, goals and objectives.

We hope you’ll find this publication informative and useful and enjoy reading it each quarter. If you have a suggestion of an interesting topic to include, please let us know.

Carlie SmithMarketing DirectorNucor Building Systems

Wes BrookerMarketing ManagerAmerican Buildings Company

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CONTENTS

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Vulcraft Utilizes BIM on Complex Casino Expansion

Fisher & Ludlow Grating Used In Landmark Project

ABC’s South Seattle Transfer & Recycling is a Breath of Fresh Air

Harris is Strengthening Infrastructure One Bar at a Time

AMS Roof Retrofit Saves Deteriorating Rec Center

Verco Decking Introduces the Punchlok ® II System

Using Ecospan,Washington Redskins Training Center Sets New Standard

Nucor Building Systems Trussframe Builds Momentum

CBC Manufactures Hangar to House World’s Largest Aircraft

Kirby Uses Robotic Welders Harris Rebar Completes BB&T Ballpark

Division News & Events

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VULCRAFT UTILIZES BIM ON COMPLEX CASINO EXPANSION

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Vulcraft Group recently modeled, manufactured and delivered 333 joists for the expansion of FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek, Michigan. Building Information Modeling (BIM) software was used to ensure that all joists and deck were created to fit precisely, minimizing change orders upon delivery.

“This project included elements that had potential for being somewhat difficult to accurately manufacture,” said Greg Mittendorf, Business Development Manager at Vulcraft. “Incorporating our model into the process saved valuable time and more than $60,000.”

The casino expansion gave the building an instantly recognizable aspect, utilizing Vulcraft deck to create the unique “bird’s beak” entry. Standout components include two joists at 96-inches by 120-feet and six field-spliced joists at 120-inches by 120-feet; the total weight of the joists, deck and bridging came to more than 400 tons.

Douglas Steel Fabricating Corporation of Lansing, Mich. contacted and hired Vulcraft to supply the joists and deck for the project. Vulcraft supplied the model to Douglas Steel to incorporate into their BIM that included all the details required by the HVAC contractor to ensure the duct work could be exactly prefabricated and routed with no interference.

“The Vulcraft team was able to take the owner’s vision and really bring it to life,” said Lawrence Kruth, Vice President of Engineering, Technology & Safety of Douglas Steel Fabricating Corporation. “Seeing the layers of construction in BIM made a daunting expansion simpler to visualize.”

The addition of a hotel, event center, bingo hall and warehouse were included in the expansion. Long span joists were used when constructing the event center, which will be used for concerts and entertainment, as well as other large gatherings.

Vulcraft used BIM on the FireKeepers Casino Hotel project, located in Battle Creek, Michigan, to ensure that all joists and deck were manufactured to fit precisely, which minimized change orders upon delivery.

VULCRAFT UTILIZES BIM ON COMPLEX CASINO EXPANSION

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FISHER & LUDLOW GRATING USED IN LANDMARK PROJECT

Situated on Vancouver’s waterfront with spectacular views of mountains, ocean, and parks, the Vancouver Convention Centre West brings together the natural ecology, vibrant local culture, and built environment.

Besides being the world’s first LEED Platinum certified convention center with the largest non-industrial green roof in North America, the building also features over 186,000 square feet of aluminum bar grating supplied by Fisher and Ludlow. The grating was used strictly in an architectural application, for the fascia and soffits on the exterior of the building as well as trim around some of the escalators in the interior spaces.

The aluminum grating that was supplied has 3/4 x 1/8 bearing bars on 11/16” centers.

“This was an especially unique product for us, as we typically do not manufacture aluminum bar grating with such light bearing bars,” said Nick Kaarsemaker, Fisher & Ludlow.

The scope of work consisted of supplying cut to length panels for site pre-installation. The pre-installation, done by the contractor Flynn Canada, included field fitting the panels to suit the wood timbers used with the soffit construction, as well as any cutouts and trimming required to fit the building supports.

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For over 50 years, Fisher & Ludlow has been an industry leader. Our reputation for superior quality and service has earned us the privilege of being specified on many of North America’s largest capital projects.

Our products range from Tru-Weld® steel and aluminum bar grating, safety grating and FRP grating, to ladder rungs and expanded metal. From the floor up, you can count on Fisher & Ludlow.

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Once this was complete, the panels were removed to be anodized, and then returned for final site installation. The result, as you can see from the photos, was a very visually stunning look that greatly enhanced the structure, and added to the uniqueness of the project. This is one of Fisher and Ludlow’s largest aluminum grating projects to date.

The project was completed prior to Vancouver hosting the XXI Olympic & Paralympic Winter Games and served as a focal point and hub of activity for tourists and spectators.

Having received international recognition, the project has won numerous awards including the American Institute of Architects Honor Award and World Architecture Sustainable Building of the Year Award. It has also generated many inquiries of interest on a variety of different projects, including commercial projects, museums, and public buildings.

Fisher & Ludlow supplied architectural grating on the Vancouver Convention Center, used for architectural applications such as trim around the escalators in the interior spaces as shown here as well as fascia and soffits on the exterior of the building.

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ABC’S SOUTH SEATTLE TRANSFER & RECYCLING IS A BREATH OF FRESH AIR

The South Seattle Transfer and Recycling Center has been transformed into a more advanced transfer station, thanks to American Buildings Company (ABC) authorized Builder, PHI Construction Inc.

PHI Construction was able to renovate South Seattle Transfer and Recycling Station with new environmental ly- conscience characteristics while providing a larger space for safety and efficiency. The state-of-the-art, eco-friendly building received a LEED® Gold certification with features that include a rainwater collection system that stores water for washing and irrigation of landscaping.

Unlike the previous facility, residents will have their own entrance, enabling them to avoid incoming garbage trucks and making

drop-off more efficient. South Seattle Transfer now has a new misting system that will cut down on odor and dust, creating an entirely new experience. The center will also feature public art created with old street signs and recycled materials, accented by

gentle, natural lighting.

The building is comprised of an ABC Rigid Frame structure with a Standing Seam 360 roof and Architectural III/Long Span III wall panels.

Headquartered in Portland, Ore., PHI Construction was recently awarded Building of the Year for their work on the South Seattle Transfer and Recycling Station in the 2013 American Buildings

Company (ABC) Excellence in Design Award. ABC’s Excellence in Design Awards recognizes builders and roofers for their innovation and distinction in design.

The state-of-the-art, eco-friendly building received LEED® Gold certification for its many sustainable features.

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HARRIS IS STRENGTHENING INFRASTRUCTURE

Harris Steel Group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nucor Corporation, processes, fabricates and distributes steel throughout the U.S. and Canada through their many subsidiaries, including Harris Rebar, Harris Supply Solutions, Laurel Steel and Fisher & Ludlow. Their range of products include concrete reinforcing steel, epoxy-coated reinforcing steel, concrete post tension systems, wire products, cold finished bar, aluminum grating, heavy industrial steel grating and expanded metal.

Much of North America’s infrastructure is supported by the strength of Nucor rebar fabricated by Harris Steel. These products are in the roads, bridges, dams and buildings that keep our economies moving and businesses thriving.

Harris Steel is North America’s leader in rebar, with more than 70 rebar fabrication facilities strategically located in the U.S. and Canada near most major construction markets. Their facilities offer full-service solutions including everything from estimating to fabrication and installation. In addition, Harris is able to supply steel that is compliant with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) regulations of environmental sustainability, contributing to customers’ efforts to attain Green Building certification.

As a customer-focused company, their constant focus on meeting customers’ needs has driven Harris to double in size. Harris will continue to expand into new markets based on the service needs of their customers.

In the coming decades, North America’s infrastructure will require significant modernization and growth to ensure efficiency, safety and competitiveness. From new roads and bridges to high-efficiency commercial buildings, the Harris Steel family of products will play an important role in building a revitalized economy.

ONE BAR AT A TIME

Since being acquired by Nucor in 2007, Harris Rebar has more than doubled in size as they continue to grow into new markets to better serve their customers.

Bottom: Concrete for the Hoover Dam Bypass project is reinforced with rebar fabricated by Harris Rebar - Phoenix.

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Architectural Metal Systems (AMS), is a business unit of American Buildings Company, manufacturing metal standing seam roof systems for new and retrofit construction markets throughout North America and traditional metal roof panel and wall panel systems for remodeling applications.

Benchmark Buildings and Irrigation, an Architectural Metal System Authorized Roofer, recently retrofit the Hawks Nest, a recreational center at Chowan University, with a new metal Standing Seam 360 barrel roof. The small private school in Murfreesboro, N.C., had a badly deteriorating roof; disposal of the roof was too costly and replacing the building was not an option.

Matching the school colors, the royal blue panels were easily installed giving the multipurpose facility a more functional and attractive roofing system. Refining the structural details of placement and bracing were critical for completion of the project. By taking the dome out of the building and adding a 4:12 gable roof, Benchmark removed any damming issues at the panel laps to allow sufficient run off. They were able to retrofit the roof with Standing Seam 360 panels because the existing roof had “R” type panels.

“The new roof brings a vibrant display of our school colors to a long-standing campus establishment. The Hawks Nest, where our students have gathered for recreation for decades, and now for decades to come, was in need of a facelift to restore it to its previous glory,” said Dr. M. Christopher White, president of Chowan University.

AMS ROOF RETROFIT SAVES DETERIORATING RECREATIONAL CENTER

“With AMS our company has access to some of the most advanced products, people and solutions in the building industry,” said Hunter Brown, subcontractor for Benchmark Building and Irrigation. “We were able to erect the 10,000 square foot retrofit roof cost-effectively and efficiently to meet the needs of the university.”

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VERCO DECKING INTRODUCES

Verco Decking, Inc., a leading innovator in the steel decking industry, recently introduced the PunchLok® II System. The PunchLok® II System is the next generation of the proprietary sidelap connection system that revolutionized the steel deck industry. The more powerful PunchLok® II Tool creates a stronger connection (the VSC2) than the original (VSC) with all of the same benefits and labor savings of the original PunchLok® System.

The PunchLok® II Tool is manufactured by Verco Decking, Inc., a Nucor Company, exclusively for use with Verco’s PLBTM-36, PLN3TM and PLNTM-24 roof decks and all related cellular roof deck profiles, and PLBTM, PLN3TM, PLNTM, PLW2TM and PLW3TM FORMLOKTM composite decks and all related cellular floor deck profiles. The PunchLok® II System will also soon be available for Vulcraft’s interlocking deck profiles.

Advantages of the PunchLok II System include:• 100 percent effective from the first

attachment of the day to the last attachment of the day

• 100 percent accuracy of inspection of the attachment from the top side of the deck

• Stronger, more effective and more economical than both button punches and screwed sidelaps

• Requires no touch-up from either the top side or bottom side of the deck

• Can provide a completely weld free system when used in conjunction with mechanical fasteners at supports

The PunchLok® II Tool and the method of using it are the subject of U.S. Patent Nos. 6,212,932, 6,397,469, and/or 8,667,656. Use in accordance with user manual, product guidelines and appropriate safety measures.

The Standing Seam 360 panels float on a system of sliding clips that prevent damage from thermal expansion and contraction. Standing seam designs also eliminate 80 percent of the through fasteners found in other systems for greater weather tightness making the building more energy efficient.

The roofing panels used were coated with AMS’s CoolScape® paint which is designed to reflect solar rays more effectively and reduce the amount of heat that is absorbed into the respective building. Even though a dark blue color was chosen for the panels the “cool” metal roof is coated with PVDF (Polyvinylidene Flouride) and can reduce energy consumption by up to 40 percent as part of a total system design.

“In just a month and a half, the completed roof met and exceeded the university’s expectations, said Ken Daly, AMS Sales Manager. “The university received a durable and energy efficient roofing system, allowing the facility to be used again as a student activities center.”

“Now, Chowan can proudly promote this building in marketing materials, admissions pieces and alumni magazines, as well as during our televised football games which will show the brilliant, new blue roof in the background,” commented President White.

PunchLok® II Tool

Verco Sidelap Connection 2 (VSC2)

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VULCRAFT ECOSPAN ® COMPOSITE FLOOR

WASHINGTON REDSKINS TRAINING CENTER SETS NEW STANDARD WITH

ECOSPAN® FLOORING SYSTEMThe Bon Secours Washington Redskins Training Center includes a 40,000-sq-ft, two-story field house with an innovative cost-efficient, green flooring system. Constructed with 99% recycled steel materials for joists and 70% recycled steel decking, the Ecospan Composite Floor System provides the training facility with open web, all-steel structural components and a lightweight composite design.

“Ecospan uses a unique configuration of components with high strength-to-weight ratios that allow for longer spans, shallow floor depths, greater rigidity and enhanced performance without sacrificing aesthetics,” says Erik Seiffert, Mid-Atlantic sales representative of

Ecospan. “The state-of-the-art facilities have been designed especially for the Redskins during the team’s three-week training period, but it will also be a valuable year-round resource as it will operate as a full-service sports medicine rehabilitation and men’s health center.”

Weldon Steel, a Vulcraft customer, improved safety and reduced construction liability with Ecospan by using full sheets of light-gauge decking. Installation was efficient and inexpensive by attaching deck to joists with the Shearflex® Screw and Shearset® Tool in a single step. No plywood forms or shoring is necessary with Ecospan, saving time and costly handling. Plus,

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Hourigan Construction and their subcontractors were able to begin work the day after the concrete was poured.

Hourigan Construction and the engineers at Daniels and Associates worked closely with Ecospan during the detailing process, helping to ensure a great degree of accuracy. The use of the green flooring system saved approximately $50,000, while offering the benefits of sustainable building materials that

qualify for LEED® certification through the U.S. Green Building Council.

Ecospan joist and decking materials are produced at Nucor Vulcraft and Verco facilities throughout the country thereby reducing costly freight charges. Nucor’s seven Vulcraft facilities are located in South Carolina, Nebraska, Alabama, Texas, Indiana, Utah and New York. Vulcraft is the U.S. largest producer of steel joists and steel deck products.

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TRUSSFRAME BUILDS MOMENTUM

Nucor Building Systems recently introduced Nucor TrussFrame, a significant new product within the construction market. This hybrid framing system is comprised of open web rafters - combining the stability of a rigid frame with the versatility and architectural aesthetic of open web trusses. The result is a highly flexible system that allows for much larger clearspans than typically achieved with a solid web system. Nucor TrussFrame allows for unobstructed, column-free interior space in excess of 250 feet wide.

With the ability to withstand heavy roof loading conditions, it is an extremely efficient and economical system ideal for large clearspan building applications. Unlike solid web framing systems, TrussFrame can incorporate HVAC systems, electrical wiring, and sprinkler systems into the open trusses. This feature can reduce the required building height, allow for greater dispersal of light, and increase overall cost efficiency.

The product is a collaboration with Vulcraft and capitalizes on their truss fabrication expertise.

Upon its launch last year, Nucor Building Systems immediately sold its first TrussFrame project to Box Elder County in Trementon, Utah. Planning a new horse riding arena to be located at the community fairgrounds, Box Elder County wanted a high-performance riding arena that was flexible, easy to maintain, well-lit, cost-effective and long lasting. It also had a tight schedule in order for the facility to be completed in time to host the upcoming annual fair.

Given the inherent requirements of a riding arena, the County wanted a large building with open interior space free from interior column obstructions, as well as a high overhead clearance that would not interfere or obstruct events.

Nucor Building System’s new TrussFrame open web product was selected as the optimal design solution for this 175 ft x 240 ft project for several reasons. These included providing a large column-free space and a bright, well-lit interior that, combined with translucent panels along the perimeter of the structure, helped reduce lighting and energy costs. In addition,

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TrussFrame Product Facts

Spans in excess of 250 feet (based on loading and economies) to provide wide open, column-free interior space.

Using TrussFrame on the Box Elder County Riding Arena reduced the erection time by 25% of the initial schedule.

The open web design allows mechanical systems, lighting, and wiring to be incorporated between the trusses which allows for better light transfer between the supporting frame lines and helps reduce energy and lighting costs.

incorporating lighting and wiring between the open trusses allowed for a cost-saving reduction in building height.

The erector for the project, J&M Steel Solutions, was very well prepared and informed and reports that the job was extremely smooth from start to finish.

The erector built the TrussFrame sections on the ground, which helped from a safety standpoint for the crews, by allowing them to have less time in the air. The other benefit was saving assembly time. The TrussFrame sections were lifted, bolted together and filled in within two days. This reduced the erection time by 25% of the initial schedule and helped reach the expected completion date of the building.

The project proved that using Nucor TrussFrame can provide an extremely efficient and economical solution for owners—in addition to delivering superior functionality and versatility.

A second TrussFrame project is currently under construction in Jacksonville, Florida with three additional projects currently in fabrication at several Nucor Building Systems divisions.

Currently under construction, this 315 ft wide TrussFrame structure will be used as an aviation facility in Jacksonville, Florida.

The open web rafters provide an open aesthetic and allow for increased dispersal of light throughout the interior of this horse riding arena in Trementon, Utah.

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Utilizing steel products produced at Nucor Hickman, Nucor Plymouth Utah, Nucor Yamato, and Standing Seam materials from American Buildings Company West; CBC successfully manufactured a 2,200-ton hangar and manufacturing facility that will be used to produce the world’s largest aircraft for a new aerospace project called Stratolaunch Systems. Paul Allen, the co-founder of Microsoft and an aerospace enthusiast, has supported Stratolaunch Systems as a startup venture. Burt Rutan, a legend in the aviation field, designed the twin-fuselage plane that will serve as the air-launch carrier for multi-stage rockets on commercial aerospace missions.

The hangar is configured as an inverted-T footprint with the 148’ x 462’ dimension on the larger entry side established by the aircraft’s 385’ wingspan, the world’s largest. An adjoining, 135’ x 212’ extension at one side accommodates the tail of the twin-bodied aircraft when parked inside the hangar.

CBC builder Wallace & Smith General Contractors based in Bakersfield, California earned the project contract. They completed the 103,256-sq.-ft hangar earlier in 2013 in addition to the neighboring 88,000-sq.-ft. manufacturing and assembly facility.

CBC successfully met their customer’s needs throughout the design development, fabrication, delivery, and erection of this project, due to the coordinated efforts of the entire CBC Team, but most of all because of our absolute commitment of “Being Safe and Taking Care of Our Customers.”

CBC MANUFACTURES HANGAR TO HOUSE WORLD’S LARGEST

AIRCRAFT

Kirby Building Systems (KBS) recently added two Motoman 5 Axis robots with Miller Robotics Welders and Yasnak Controllers to their structural department. The robotic welders were recommended by a KBS Builder but he was not sure how they could be utilized. The production team determined that the robots could be used to increase efficiency and eventually reduce costs.

The team determined that they could make the anti-roll brackets which secure the purlins to the mainframe of a building. One of the robots was modified by removing the welder and adding a plasma to utilize scrap drop from the 20 foot shear. The other robot was left intact to weld the brackets together.

Quality and consistency are the main focus for the KBS engineering team who specified that the welds withstand psi forces up to 5,000 pounds. When tested, the metal tore at 10,000 pounds but the welds remained intact.

Six identical brackets can be made in 10 minutes or less depending on how quickly a person can load the material into the jigs. When the brackets were made by hand, it takes approximately six minutes per bracket.

Within the first year the robots paid for themselves, by allowing KBS to use scrap, eliminate quality issues, and reducing the overall costs of bracket production. KBS has plans to utilize several more of the same robots in the near future which they already have purchased.

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HARRIS REBAR COMPLETES BB&T BALLPARK The Charlotte Knights state-of-the-art Minor League Ballpark located in the heart of Charlotte, N.C. has been completed. With a seating capacity of 10,000 and a natural grass field, it hosts baseball games and other events such as concerts, festivals and community gatherings.

An integral part of the project, Harris Rebar used a concrete model to detail 100 percent of the project’s reinforcement using Tekla Structures. This led to a level of coordination that was unheard of in traditional rebar detailing. The utilization of 3D rebar detailing with Tekla Structures resulted in fewer detailing errors and an all-around more efficient rebar workflow. The rebar model was able to track rebar onsite, review area of complexity and manage changes to design.

The concrete scope included heavy basement foundations, tunnels, retaining walls, shared slabs and architectural concrete in the seating bowl. The Tekla BIMsight process was a major contributor to this project’s success and will continue to be used in future projects.

This project won Tekla’s top BIM design award for the best Cast in Place Concrete project of 2013. Harris Rebar used Tekla BIM models for detailing, planning pours, tracking progress and coordinating with other trades, which lead to fewer errors and a more efficient workflow.

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Blue Human Circle Created to Support World Diabetes Day

The Indiana division of Nucor Building Systems created their first Blue Human Circle to raise awareness for World Diabetes Day. More than 75 Nucor employees wore royal blue to show their support.

The World Diabetes Day logo is a blue circle which signifies the unity of the global diabetes community in response to the diabetes pandemic. Across cultures, the circle symbolizes life and health. The color blue reflects the sky that unites all nations and is the color of the United Nations flag.

CBC Named Business of the Month

The Lathrop District Chamber of Commerce has named CBC Steel Buildings Business of the Month this past April.

With a trademark for success and an unmatched delivery schedule, CBC is known for providing industry leading service and superior quality products. CBC’s office and plant are located in Central California; they service both the Western United States as well as many overseas markets.

Vulcraft Donates Joist and Time to Veterans Home

Nucor Vulcraft Group recently completed a unique, pro-bono project for the Norfolk Veterans Home in Norfolk, NE. Vulcraft has provided products for structures throughout the community in the past, but this one took on a special meaning.

Vulcraft donated the joist and decking, as well as the time dedicated by all departments including sales, engineering, production, and shipping for the Hero’s Park Shelter. Other steel was also donated by sister division Nucor Steel.

Kitty Roycroft Makes a Difference Delivering Meals on Wheels in Terrell, TexasEvery Wednesday, Kitty Roycroft, Quality Services Representative at Nucor Building Systems Texas spends her lunch hour delivering meals to more than 30 elderly or disabled members of the Terrell community.

For over ten years, Kitty has been devoted to the Meals on Wheels program providing meals to those in need at least one day a week while also working full-time at Nucor.

She learned of Meals on Wheels when her Grandmother was in her nineties and could no longer cook for herself. After signing her up for assistance, Kitty got involved in the program as a volunteer. Throughout the years, Kitty’s dedication has been unwavering. Even when unable to fill her scheduled route, Kitty has arranged a replacement, often another Nucor teammate, to make the deliveries.

Truly inspiring, Kitty says, “I look forward to delivering the meals each week and it warms my heart to see their smiling faces when they answer the door. It is truly a blessing to me to be able to do something for others- I receive much more than I give.”

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Bowl-a-thon for Operation Steel Warrior Teammates of Nucor Divisions in DeKalb County, Indiana recently teamed up to raise more than $20,000 for their part in supporting Operation Steel Warrior.

Sponsored by Nucor, Operation Steel Warrior will build a house in Bethesda, Maryland for US Army Captain Ben Harrow who lost both legs when he stepped on an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in 2012.

More than 120 employees at Nucor’s local facilities from Nucor Building Systems in Waterloo, Nucor Fastener and Vulcraft in St. Joe and Harris Rear in Auburn formed 61 teams for a bowl-a-thon at Auburn Bowl in February.

Through donations, fundraising activities, and contributions from many businesses and suppliers, the bowl-a-thon generated more than $20,000. Nationwide, Nucor has raised $250,000 for Harrow’s home.

Bob Lowe Retirement Celebration

Bob Lowe’s retirement party was held in late January at the Hotel Fort Wayne and attended by Bob’s family and many colleagues he’s worked with throughout the years.

Bob shared reflections and memories of his 30 year career with Nucor. Many guests participated in sharing their favorite memories of working with Bob.

As Bob shared some final thoughts, he reminded us that, “As we keep striving for world-class excellence; we will not need to worry much about the market or the competition - simply doing the right things will continue to build a rewarding and fun business for all of us. As members of the construction business, we can all take great pride in that what we do makes peoples’ lives better.”

ABC South Assists with Robotics Competition

Eufaula High School (EHS) Tiger Robotics students participated in the Wiregrass BEST (Boosting Engineering, Science and Technologies) competition for the second year. BEST is a non-profit, volunteer-based organization with a mission to inspire students to pursue careers in engineering, science and technology. Although the robot is the main attraction of the BEST program, each team is required to build an exhibit for competition day, give a marketing presentation to a team of potential buyers, and keep an engineering notebook documenting the entire design process.

Nucor Alabama Divisions Donates More than $300,000 to Children’s of Alabama

All Alabama divisions of Nucor Corporation recently participated in the Simon the Loving Lion Challenge, an annual event aimed at gathering donations to benefit Children’s of Alabama and their efforts to provide patient’s with a soft, cuddly stuffed Simon. Nucor companies in Alabama include American Buildings Company, Nucor Steel Birmingham, Nucor Steel Tuscaloosa, Nucor Steel Decatur, and Vulcraft. Since 2007, more than $1.65 million has been raised by Nucor employees to support Children’s of Alabama. Nucor Alabama is the hospital’s largest corporate event donor.

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