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Vinton Steel plans to expand its Texas electric arc furnace rebar mill to a capacity of 360,000 short tons per year by March 2027. The parent company, Kyoei Steel, announced an expanded investment plan on January 16, which includes a new melt shop and an upgraded rolling mill, both 30,000 short tons per year larger than previously announced.

Construction is set to start in April 2026, with the projects expected to be operational by October 2027. The total investment is projected at $327 million, $72 million more than initially planned due to U.S. import tariffs and inflationary pressures affecting material and construction costs.