The Gerdau Midlothian heat‑treatment facility has begun full operations, marking a new milestone for Gerdau in advanced steel manufacturing. Located beside the company’s electric arc furnace steel mill in Midlothian, Texas, the facility boosts Gerdau’s production capacity and strengthens its position as an industry innovator.
This new plant is the only facility in North America that can produce stretched and stress‑relieved A722 bars. These specialized bars deliver superior stress relaxation properties, making them ideal for fasteners, post‑tensioned, and pre‑stressed concrete applications.
The Midlothian heat‑treatment facility also manufactures bars up to 65 feet long. Products are available in quench‑and‑tempered and stretched‑and‑stress‑relieved forms. Because of this wide range of options, Gerdau can meet precise customer needs across critical industries such as infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy.
Importantly, the plant responds to the rising demand for steel in the renewable energy sector. As wind farms and solar projects expand, developers need durable and reliable materials. Gerdau’s advanced processes now help supply steel that performs under extreme conditions while aligning with sustainability goals.
By combining technical expertise with energy efficiency, Gerdau continues to reduce its environmental footprint. The Gerdau Midlothian heat‑treatment facility reflects the company’s long‑term vision for innovation, strength, and sustainability in steel manufacturing.