Nucor Grating Blog

We are proud of our Nucor family. Here is an inside look of Patty Thomas who has been part of the Nucor family for 53 years. 

MTR – An Overview

When ordering bar grating, sometimes it is necessary to know the origin and path of your materials. In these cases, buyers will occasionally request an MTR, or Mill Test Report. This report traces a specific metal back to its origin, and provides detailed information about processes, makeup and testing history for that metal.

For those who work at Nucor, knowing, expressing and living out a certain culture is crucial. We know the type of company we want Nucor Grating to be, and a strong positive culture among employees is one of the most important steps in achieving that goal.

But saying you want a strong culture and actually having one are two very different things. Talking only goes so far – to really find success, you must define and act. That’s exactly what Nucor strives to do in living The Nucor Way.

Environmental Construction

There has been a steady and significant growth within the last few decades of Environmental Construction Projects. In fact, this market constitutes approximately $120 billion of construction projects for 2019 to 2021. The market is comprised of numerous projects types such as:

Bar grating is extremely strong and durable and is used in a wide range of industries, across a variety of mediums. For a better understanding of the product, we have created a list of commonly used terms and definitions. From anchors to yield points, click the infographic below to see the full list. 

Below we’ve compiled an easy-to-use guide to answer your most common questions about Press-Locked Metal Grating, including how it is constructed, which alloys it’s available in, common applications, and specifications required for traditional construction.

What Is a Mezzanine?

The term mezzanine comes from the Latin word medianus which means median.  Essentially, a mezzanine is a median or middle floor inside a building. Local codes may vary, but mezzanines are typically not counted as an additional floor in a building, which is one of numerous reasons why mezzanines are preferred. Building vertically allows warehouses to double and triple their workable space easily and efficiently. (Not to mention, mezzanine platforms are cost-efficient.) Mezzanines provide stable structure for storage, elevated walkways, and additional workforce space and are commonly used throughout distribution facilities and manufacturing plants.

CloudRaker Skybridge and Ravens Eye Cliff Walk

Located on top of Whistler Mountain, an hour north of Vancouver, British Columbia, are Whistler’s newest attractions - the CloudRaker Skybridge and the Raven’s Eye Cliff Walk.

Just under 20 miles north of New York City, spanning the Hudson River between Rockland and Westchester counties, is the Tappan Zee Bridge. Since it originally opened for traffic in 1955, the bridge has transported approximately 140,000 vehicles a day across its three-mile span, becoming a vital artery for commuters and travelers in this highly populated area.

The Data Center Industry Is Climbing

Data center construction is continuing to rise at rapid rates. Globally, it is projected the data construction market will gross $45 billion dollars between 2018 - 2023. Our everyday reliance on electronics is to thank for the massive growth of data centers.