Founded in 1937, Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation is one of the largest producers of reinforcing steel in the United States. It also provides merchant bars, wire rod, nails, wire mesh, railroad spikes, beams, grinding balls, structural shapes and pilings. The company serves the construction, automotive, mining, and cellular and electrical transmission industries. It has worked on several projects, including bridges, highways, stadiums, and commercial and apartment buildings. The company also provides concrete and masonry accessories, forming and shoring systems, and reinforcing and structural steel fabrication. Its clients include building contractors, reinforcing steel fabricators, steel service centers, railroads, building material dealers, steel joist producers and coal mine roof bolt manufacturers. The company also offers maintenance and repair products. Gerdau Ameristeel Corporation offers a range of architectural products, such as commercial doors, frames, hardware and precast stone veneer.