Kyoei Steel

Kyoei Steel announced on January 16, 2026, that it will increase investment in its US subsidiary Vinton Steel in Texas, expanding production capacity by 33,000 metric tons to 330,000 metric tons per year. The steelmaking facility is expected to start in March 2027, and integrated production including rolling is planned for October 2027.

Kyoei Steel broke ground on a $255 million expansion of Vinton Steel in El Paso, Texas, called the Green City Mill Flex. The project will create 188 jobs, double production capacity, and add 1.5 million square feet.

Vinton Steel, a subsidiary of Kyoei Steel, will expand its minimill in El Paso, Texas, with a $229 million investment. The project will increase production from 240,000 to over 300,000 tons of steel products and create over 180 jobs.

Vinton Steel LLC, a subsidiary of Kyoei Steel, has awarded Tenova a contract to supply a new melt shop at its El Paso, Texas facility. The project will use Tenova's Green Citymill Flex technology to increase production capacity to 400,000 tons per year. Construction begins summer 2025, with startup in Q1 2027.