YOUR BUSINESS AUTHORITY

Springfield, MO

Log in Subscribe

U.S. Steel to restart blast furnace at Granite City Works

Posted online

U.S. Steel is restarting its second blast furnace at the Granite City Works facility in the St. Louis area.

"Steel remains a highly competitive and highly cyclical industry, but we are confident in our ability to safely and profitably operate the mill to meet 2026 demand," said David Burritt, president and CEO of U.S. Steel.

The company plans to hire roughly 400 new workers to operate the furnace.

Read more from St. Louis Public Radio.

Comments

No comments on this story |
Please log in to add your comment
Editors' Pick
Fall 2026 Architects & Engineers Project Report

This installment of Springfield Business Journal’s Architects & Engineers Project Report showcases 26 endeavors by area design and engineering professionals.

Most Read
Update cookies preferences