# Fives awarded contract by Steel Dynamics for new galvanizing line in Columbus, Mississippi

Fives was awarded a contract by Steel Dynamics to design, supply and commission a new continuous hot dip galvanizing line (CGL No. 3) at the Columbus, Mississippi plant. The $140 million investment will add 400,000 tons per year capacity, expected to be commissioned in mid-2020.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2018-12-24
- Where: Columbus, Mississippi, United States
- Value: $140.0M
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 400,000 tons per year
- Products: hot dip galvanized steel
- Sectors: [Steel and Metal Products](https://endata.com/sectors/steel-metal-products.md)

## Companies

- [Steel Dynamics](https://endata.com/companies/895.md) (customer)
- [Fives](https://endata.com/companies/4605.md) (supplier)

## Sources

- [fivesgroup.com](https://www.fivesgroup.com/newspress/detail-view/fives-steel-dynamics-ignite-a-preferred-partnership), 2018-12-24: "SDI’s target is to increase value-added product capacity, diversify product portfolio and increase profitability by investing in new projects and advanced technologies; and we look forward to again working with Fives."

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