SIC 3312 - Steel Works, Blast Furnaces (including Coke Ovens), And Rolling
Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing hot metal, pig iron, and silvery pig iron from iron ore and iron and steel scrap; converting pig iron, scrap iron, and scrap steel into steel; and in hot-rolling iron and steel into basic shapes, such as plates, sheets, strips, rods, bars, and tubing. Merchant blast furnaces and by-product or beehive coke ovens are also included in this industry. Establishments primarily engaged in manufacturing ferro and nonferrous additive alloys by electrometallurgical processes are classified in Industry 3313.
Industry trends:
In the Steel Product Manufacturing from Purchased Steel industry (NAICS 3312), several qualitative trends have emerged recently. The industry has been witnessing a significant shift towards sustainability and environmentally friendly production methods. Manufacturers are increasingly investing in technologies and processes that reduce carbon emissions and enhance energy efficiency. This shift is driven by consumer demand for greener products and regulatory pressures aimed at addressing climate change.
Another trend is the increasing use of advanced manufacturing technologies, such as automation, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things (IoT) sensors. These technologies help improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality. The integration of smart technologies also allows for better predictive maintenance and supply chain management, providing a competitive edge in the market.
In terms of material innovation, there's a growing interest in high-strength, lightweight steel alloys. These materials are particularly in demand by the automotive and aerospace industries, which seek to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions without compromising safety and performance.
For the near future, the industry is expected to continue its focus on sustainability and technological advancements. There will likely be an increase in collaborations and partnerships aimed at developing new steel products and improving production methods. The adoption of Industry 4.0 technologies will further transform manufacturing processes, leading to more efficient, flexible, and responsive operations.
Overall, while challenges such as fluctuating raw material costs and trade uncertainties remain, the outlook for the steel product manufacturing sector is positive, driven by innovation and a growing emphasis on sustainability.
This industry is comprised of:
Coal gas, derived from chemical recovery coke ovens
Coal tar crudes, derived from chemical recovery coke ovens
Coke, produced in beehive ovens
Coke, produced in chemical recovery coke ovens
Distillates, derived from chemical recovery coke ovens
Fence posts, iron and steel: made in steel works or rolling mills
Flats, iron and steel: made in steel works or hot-rolling mills
Forgings, iron and steel made in steel works or rolling mills
Frogs, iron and steel: made in steel works or rolling mills
Galvanized hoops, pipes, plates, sheets, and strips iron and steel
Gun forgings, iron and steel: made in steel works or rolling mills
Hoops, galvanized iron and steel
Hoops, iron and steel made in steel works or hot-rolling mills
Hot-rolled iron and steel products
Ingots, steel
Iron sinter, made in steel mills
Iron, pig
Nut rods, iron and steel made in steel works or rolling mills
Pipe, iron and steel made in steel works or rolling mills
Plates, made in steel works or rolling mills
Rail joints and fastenings, made in steel works or rolling mills
Railroad crossings, iron and steel: made in steel works or rollingmills
Rails, iron and steel
Rails rerolled or renewed
Rods iron and steel made in steel works or rolling mills
Sheet pilings, plain: iron and steel-made in steel works or rollingmills
Sheets, steel: made in steel works or hot-rolling mills
Shell slugs, steel made in steel works or rolling mills
Skelp, iron and steel
Slabs, steel
Spike rods, made in steel works or rolling mills
Sponge iron
Stainless steel
Steel works producing bars, rods, plates, sheets, structural shapes,
Strips, galvanized iron and steel: made in steel works or rolling mills
Strips, iron and steel: made in steel works or hot-rolling mills
Structural shapes, iron and steel
Tar, derived from chemical recovery coke ovens
Terneplate
Ternes, iron and steel: long or short
Tie plates, iron and steel
Tin-free steel
Tinplate
Tool steel
Tube rounds
Tubes, iron and steel: made in steel works or rolling mills
Tubing, seamless: steel
Well casings, iron and steel: made in steel works or rolling mills
Wheels, car and locomotive: iron and steel-mitse
Wire products, iron and steel: made steel works or rolling mills
Wrought pipe and tubing, made in steel works or rolling mills
Armor plate, made in steel works or rolling mills
Axles, rolled or forged: made in steel works or rolling mills
Bars, iron: made in steel works or rolling mills
Bars, steel made in steel works or hotrolling mills
Beehive coke oven products
Billets, steel
Blackplate
Blast furnace products
Blooms
Car wheels, rolled
Chemical recovery coke oven products
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