METAL SUPPLIERS

Iron scrap is the raw material for nearly 70% of Gerdau's production, so the Company recycles approximately 16 million metric tons of society’s obsolete materials and industrial scrap per year.

Therefore, Gerdau seeks long-term relationships with its suppliers through strategic positioning of specialized services and highly trained and engaged people, pursuing the growth of the entire production chain. In the several countries where it operates, Gerdau has development programs so everyone can meet their quality goals.

SCRAP COLLECTION AND PROCESSING UNITS
  • See where the Gerdau scrap collection and processing units are located.

SCRAP EMPLOYED IN STEEL PRODUCTION
  • Find out how Gerdau uses scrap to produce steel.