Sparrows Point Terminal (formerly RG Steel/Sparrows Point Steel Mill)

USA / Maryland / Edgemere /
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This huge steelmaking and shipyard complex was formerly part of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. The steel mill is now owned by RG Steel (a subsidiary of Renco Group Inc.) after its 2010 purchase from Russian steelmaker Severstal; the shipyard has been shut down for many years.

Located in Baltimore County, Md., Sparrows Point has been a leader in producing and finishing steel since 1889 and was part of Bethlehem Steel for more than 75 years. Acquired by OAO Severstal in May 2008, the fully integrated plant has the advantage of a deep water port with direct ocean access and proximity to a number of major U.S. highways and railways.

Sparrows Point is the only fully integrated steelmaker on the Atlantic seaboard with direct ocean access via a deep-water port. It is ideally located relative to its principal markets serving the metal building, agricultural, container, furniture, automotive and service center industries.

Sparrows Point has long been known for quality, service and product innovation. It was here that the zinc-aluminum-coated product known as Galvalume was first produced and then patented. Sparrows Point is home to L blast furnace, the third largest in North America, and one of the most modern and most efficient pickle-tandem cold mills in the United States.

Coated products are the mainstay of Sparrows Point. In addition to the patented Galvalume, the plant’s three coating lines also produce hot dip galvanized products, offering customers a broad range of coatings for their specific needs. Sparrows Point is one of only three U.S. producers of tin mill products. The plant’s annual steelmaking capability is 3.4 million tons.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparrows_Point
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Coordinates:   39°13'24"N   76°28'41"W

Comments

  • Closed down after 123 years in operation and is currently set to be demolished.
  • she's all gone now...
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