Site Selection Process

New Plant Layout

ThyssenKrupp began its search in 2006 for the best possible location to build its new steel and stainless steel manufacturing facilities. The process began in February 2006 with 67 potential sites in 20 states. From the initial sites, ThyssenKrupp confined its search to locations in three states: Alabama, Arkansas and Louisiana. In February 2007, the company announced that it narrowed its search to two states, Alabama and Louisiana, and in May 2007, the ThyssenKrupp Supervisory Board announced its decision to select the site in Alabama.

Many factors were considered during the selection process. ThyssenKrupp examined all aspects of the potential sites, including, but not limited to, access to transportation, fuel and utility costs, the ability to recruit employees, the potential economic and fiscal impact on the surrounding region and business incentive programs available through state and local governments.Decisive factors included logistical considerations of the company’s supply chain from Brazil to our projected customers; operating costs such as electricity and labor; and site specific capital expenditures.