Nucor Steel Berkeley, a sheet-mill division of Nucor, placed an order with Primetals Technologies for an automotive-grade continuous galvanizing line that will be installed at its facility in Huger, S.C. With an annual capacity of approximately 500,000 tons, the line will increase the company’s galvanized production capacity and enable the site to produce advanced high-strength steel (AHSS) and other automotive products. Nucor Steel Berkeley expects to produce the first coil by mid-2025.

Constellium expanded its operations in Dahenfeld, Germany, to increase its supply of aluminum automotive structures. The company will manufacture a wide range of components for the body structure of a premium sports car from a new production hall. Enhanced capabilities at the plant include fully automated robotic assembly cells with integrated measurement for quality assurance. Constellium Dahenfeld will be able to deliver aluminum structural assemblies consisting of up to 20 individual components, including extrusions, castings and sheet materials.