From the extreme south of the Americas to the plains of Canada: this is where the Gerdau Group intends to build its growth, focused on the long steel sector.

The Gerdau Group has the strategic vision of being a world-class international steel company. Guided by this goal, the Group strives to consolidate its place as a major player in this field of steelmaking. As a result of the logistical requirements of its products, Gerdau understands that it is more important to have a significant market share in the Americas than to have production capacity scattered around the world.



Since the 1980s, the Group has invested in internationalization, expanding its operations in South and North America to become the largest producer of long steel in the region. Its growth policy is guided by investment in assets that add value and significant returns for shareholders and that allow the Group to continue its growth, always committed to its characteristic levels of financial security. In comparison with the markets where it operates, the Gerdau Group has achieved outstanding performance for its mills, through their logistical criteria, proximity to raw materials and management in line with international best practices.

This performance is based on the efficiency of our teams, which have contributed decisively to the expansion of the business, so that the Gerdau Group can continue to achieve improved positions in regional markets over the coming years.



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