Nucor to Invest US$59 Million on Vulcraft Indiana Manufacturing Facility Expansion
08/13/2026 - Nucor Corp. announced it will spend US$59 million on expanding its Vulcraft Indiana manufacturing facility in St. Joe, Ind., USA, to include production of steel grating products.
“We are pleased to be growing our Vulcraft business in Indiana with this investment to better serve our customers and strengthen our downstream production capabilities, advancing our mission to Grow the Core and Expand Beyond,” said John Hollatz, executive vice president of fabricated construction products at Nucor.
The company said the expansion will create 20 new full-time jobs. This project marks the fourth investment the company has made in Indiana recently.
"Vulcraft is where Nucor got its start in the steel industry, and it remains an important part of our growth today. We appreciate Governor Braun and state and local DeKalb County leaders for their support as we continue to expand our manufacturing footprint in Indiana,” continued Hollatz.
The company said the expansion will create 20 new full-time jobs. This project marks the fourth investment the company has made in Indiana recently.
"Vulcraft is where Nucor got its start in the steel industry, and it remains an important part of our growth today. We appreciate Governor Braun and state and local DeKalb County leaders for their support as we continue to expand our manufacturing footprint in Indiana,” continued Hollatz.
