Nucor Corporation opens a new rebar micro-mill in Lexington, North Carolina, bringing high-quality domestic steel production closer to the Southeast's booming construction market. The facility uses recycled scrap steel powered by electricity, cutting carbon emissions by up to eighty percent compared to traditional steelmaking. It serves surging demand from federal infrastructure programs and major manufacturing investments across the Carolinas. The micro-mill model delivers faster delivery, lower transport costs, and stronger supply chain resilience for regional contractors and builders.