NAS Celebrates 35 Years
North American Stainless Celebrates 35 Years
Company honors decades of innovation and trusted partnerships
GHENT, KY – North American Stainless, a member of the Acerinox Group, is celebrating 35 years in business, during which time it’s become the largest fully integrated stainless steel producer in the United States.
To commemorate this milestone, the company hosted a celebration on Thursday, bringing together employees, government officials, vendors, suppliers and customers. Acerinox CEO Bernardo Velázquez Herreros was also in attendance.
Founded in 1990, North American Stainless sold its first coil of stainless steel in early 1993. Since then, NAS has grown to become the largest fully-integrated stainless steel supplier in North America.
“Reaching 35 years shows that quality and innovation stand the test of time, and we’re honored to celebrate this moment with those who have supported us along the way,” NAS President & CEO Clive Grannum said. “We are here today because of the hard work of our employees, and our relationships with our customers, our vendors and our community. We couldn’t have done it without you.”
Through 13 expansions, NAS has invested $3 Billion at its 1,600-acre site and employs over 1,700 people.
Its most recent major expansion and modernization investment, announced in 2024, is still underway, including building a new cold rolling mill, roll grinders, an extensive upgrade of its annealing and pickling line, a new temper mill and the expansion of the Melt Shop Building to include a 400-metric ton crane. This expansion and modernization increases NAS’ annual total production capacity and presents the company with an opportunity to counter subsidized imports and continue its market technical leadership.
“We’re proud of what we’ve accomplished together and we’re excited about the future ahead,” Grannum said.
Over the years, NAS has established itself as a technical and capacity leader in the market and remains committed to delivering quality products, fostering innovation and supporting its local community.
For more information about North American Stainless, visit northamericanstainless.com.
About North American Stainless
Founded in 1990, North American Stainless (NAS) is the largest, fully integrated stainless steel producer in the United States. NAS is a member of the Acerinox Group, a global leader in the manufacturing of stainless steel & specialty alloys. The Acerinox production network comprises 13 factories across the world, with a presence on five continents and supplying to customers around the world. With 1,700 employees, NAS offers a full range of stainless steel flat and long products with exceptional quality & competitive delivery times. Since all of NAS’ production lines are located onsite at its 1,600-acre headquarters in Kentucky, it is able to avoid delays that are common in the industry. To learn more, visit: northamericanstainless.com
