Gerdau S.A. GGB

Company Overview

Gerdau S.A. is a Brazilian multinational steel producer and one of the largest suppliers of long steel products globally. The company operates primarily in the steel manufacturing industry, serving construction, infrastructure, automotive, industrial, energy, and agricultural markets. Its core revenue drivers are the production and sale of long steel, special steel, flat steel (to a lesser extent), and recycled steel products, with a strong focus on value-added solutions for structural and industrial applications.

Founded in 1901 as a nail factory in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Gerdau evolved over more than a century through vertical integration, technological modernization, and international expansion. The company is widely recognized for its integrated use of electric arc furnace technology and scrap-based steelmaking, which supports cost efficiency and a comparatively lower carbon footprint. Its strategic positioning emphasizes operational scale, geographic diversification, and close alignment with end-user demand in cyclical industrial markets.