Nucor Corp. selected Danieli’s MI.DA micromill technology for its recently announced rebar mill in Sedalia, Mo. The plant will be designed to produce in excess of 350,000 short tons per year of straight rebar products in sizes, grades and custom lengths to fulfill the most demanding construction applications. The $250 million facility is scheduled to be in operation by the third quarter of 2019.

Danieli’s patented endless casting-rolling technology ensures the best CapEx and OpEx for mill operators due to the continuous and energy-saving process, high yield and plant availability. Nucor’s Sedalia plant will join eight other MI.DA micromills with capacities ranging from 300,000 to 800,000 tons/year already in operation worldwide.