The History of Metals in America
Chapter Thirteen: The Steel Minimills
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Published:2018
Abstract
This chapter discusses the rise of steel minimills in the late 1960s through the leadership of F. Kenneth Iverson and Gerald Heffernan. The discussion covers the development of processes for flat products, flanged beams, and railroad rails. The chapter also covers the growth of the minimill industry along with the consolidation of the industry into large corporations. The chapter ends by providing information on novel processes developed for making iron.
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Member Sign InThe Steel Minimills, The History of Metals in America, By Charles R. Simcoe;Edited By Frances Richards, ASM International, 2018, p 219–229, https://doi.org/10.31399/asm.tb.hma.t59250219
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