A Leader In Production
- Since 1892, Ohio has held fast to its position as a leader in steel production.
- The State of Ohio’s Steel Industry, a 2012 report prepared by Cleveland State University for the Council, ranks Ohio second only to Indiana in raw steel production by states.
- Ohio value-added steel production and processing are estimated at $6.18 billion.
Figures should be treated as averages per year, unless otherwise noted. | |
OHIO STEEL PRODUCERS* | |
Steel production (tons) | $14.5 million |
Capital investment | $315.4 million |
Environmental investment/operation costs | $168.5 million |
Healthcare spending | $176 million |
Charitable contributions | $5.3 million |
Scrap used in steel production (tons) | $7.8 million |
Training/education spending | $4.4 million |
Energy costs (electricity) | $250.5 million |
Energy costs (natural gas) | $615 million |
*Based on data collected from members of the Ohio Steel Council.