Company Overview
Gerdau S.A., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a leading steel producer. Founded in 1901 and headquartered in São Paulo, Brazil, the company serves a diverse range of industries worldwide.
Business Segments
- Brazil Business
- North America Business
- South America Business
- Special Steel Business
Product Offerings
Gerdau provides a comprehensive portfolio of steel products, including:
- Semi-finished Products: Billets, blooms, and slabs.
- Common Long Rolled Products: Rebars, wire rods, merchant bars, light shapes, and profiles for construction and manufacturing.
- Drawn Products: Barbed/barbless wires, galvanized wires, fences, wire mesh, nails, and clamps for agriculture and construction.
- Special Steel Products: Used in automotive, heavy machinery, oil & gas, wind energy, and mining sectors.
- Flat Products: Hot-rolled steel coils, heavy plates, and resold flat steel products.
Mining Operations
The company operates iron ore mines in Minas Gerais, Brazil, supporting its steel production.
Distribution Network
Gerdau sells its products through:
- Independent distributors
- Direct sales from mills
- Retail networks