Raw Materials

Scrap Processing & Brokerage The David J. Joseph Company (DJJ) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nucor and an industry leader in scrap metal brokerage, ferrous and nonferrous metal recycling and transportation services.

DJJ is one of the largest scrap brokers in the United States, with extensive international trade networks as well. The company’s 70 full-service scrap recycling centers are strategically located to provide our customers with regional access to buy, sell and process a wide range of ferrous and nonferrous metals. DJJ also owns one of the largest independent railcar fleets in North America, providing our customers with a variety of railcar services, including custom short- and long-term lease packages, expertise in maintaining third-party fleets, railcar inspection, railcar engineering, dismantling and the most complete parts inventory available. To learn more, please visit www.djj.com.

DRI Nucor produces high-quality direct reduced iron (DRI), a key raw material for Nucor’s steelmaking operations. Nucor DRI operations ensure both quality and access to this important steelmaking input.

Industrial Gases Nucor’s wholly-owned subsidiary UIG specializes in the supply of industrial gases (Oxygen, Nitrogen, Argon, Hydrogen, Carbon Dioxide) and related services and equipment to Nucor’s steelmaking and other sites as well as to third-party customers outside of Nucor. UIG is unique, being the only full-scope industrial gas company within the North American steel industry.

With a broad footprint across North America, UIG’s growing fleet of air separation units (ASUs) are strategically located to deliver on-site production of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon ensuring reliable and cost-effective gas supply for Nucor’s facilities and other industrial partners. UIG also exports liquefied industrial gases from our larger facilities and offers expert engineering and consulting services, enabling customized solutions that optimize performance, efficiency and sustainability. To learn more, please visit www.uigi.com.