Harsco expands footprint with Gerdau

Harsco Environmental, a steel services company and division of Philadelphia-based Enviri Corp., has signed a multiyear services contract with Brazil-based steelmaker Gerdau S.A. Harsco, which has a collaborative history with Gerdau dating back decades, says the new contract is an inaugural agreement between it and Gerdau within Mexico.

Harsco says its seven-year contract will deliver comprehensive services such as slag pot carrying, metal recovery and slag processing to Gerdau’s site in Sahagun, Hidalgo, Mexico, and is designed to optimize operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within the steel manufacturing process.

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“Harsco Environmental’s commitment revolves around delivering cutting-edge resolutions and efficient project management for our clients,” says Mauro Curi, president of global mill services at Harsco. “This is why signing a significant contract with Gerdau, a leading global steel company, fills us with pride. We have a strong relationship with Gerdau, and we are honored to have our work validated by a valued client and have the opportunity to continue to work with them for the years to come.”

According to Harsco, its environmental division is the largest and most comprehensive provider of onsite material processing and environmental services to the global metals industry. The company says it has operations at over 130 customer sites across more than 32 countries.