Gerdau rewards Lonsdale Elementary students with new bikes, helmets

Steel recycler Gerdau today presented new bicycles and safety helmets to 12 Lonsdale Elementary School students in recognition of best attendance during the 2017-18 school year. The presentation marked the seventh year that the Knoxville steel mill has rewarded the school’s students with best attendance. The company presented the bikes and safety helmets to kindergartners Maisha Niyonishu and Marisol Tomas-Gaspar; … Read More

Gerdau supports medical research in memory of former Knoxville mill leader

Representatives of steel recycler Gerdau’s Knoxville mill recently donated $6,000 to the University of Tennessee Medical Center for medical research in memory of Arlan Piepho, former Gerdau Knoxville vice president and general manager. The funds, raised through two golf tournaments held in 2017, were donated to research seeking to find better treatments for primary amyloidosis, a rare and devastating disease … Read More

‘The Art of Recycling’ sculpture exhibition on display April 5-22

Free exhibition partnership of Gerdau, UT Sculpture Program and Dogwood Arts Sculptures created by nine University of Tennessee art students that incorporate materials provided by steel recycler Gerdau will be on display April 5-22 at the Knoxville Convention Center on its Clinch Concourse. “The Art of Recycling” sculpture exhibition celebrates April’s National Recycling Month and is a partnership among Gerdau, … Read More

Gerdau Knoxville names David Moore Employee of the Year

Gerdau’s Knoxville mill has named heavy equipment operator David Moore as Employee of the Year for 2017. Moore was recognized because of his willingness to help and commitment to his coworkers. He was nominated by fellow employees at the Knoxville mill and selected for the honor by mill administration from among those named Employee of the Month during the year. … Read More

Student sculptors ‘dig in’ to recycling at Gerdau

Scrapyard search will lead to new works at ‘Art of Recycling’ exhibition Gerdau’s Knoxville steel mill in Lonsdale is always busy recycling. On Jan. 27, that recycling took a different twist as eight University of Tennessee Sculpture Program students gathered there for a scrapyard dig. Collectively, the student artists selected 3,540 pounds of scrap metal and found inspiration for new … Read More

Gerdau brings holiday warmth and cheer to Lonsdale students

Steel recycler donates hats, mittens for 18th year In a tradition dating back to December 2000, Gerdau helped “warm up” the holidays and the cold winter months for 401 Lonsdale Elementary School students at its 18th Annual Mitten Tree held Dec. 4. Through the event, Gerdau provides hats, mittens, holiday treats and a visit from Santa for each child at … Read More

Gerdau Knoxville celebrates five employees with 40 or more years of service

Representatives of steel recycler Gerdau’s Knoxville mill recently gathered for a riverboat cruise on the Star of Knoxville to celebrate five employees who have been with the company 40 years or longer. Members of the “40-year Club” include: Jimmy Christian, melt shop maintenance, 40 years Carl Davis, melt shop facilitator, 41 years Larry Ezell, scrap yard, 40 years Wesley “Slim” … Read More

Gerdau rewards Lonsdale students with new bikes

New bicycles and helmets celebrate 2016-17 best attendance Steel recycler Gerdau today presented new bicycles and safety helmets to 12 Lonsdale Elementary School students in recognition of best attendance during the 2016-17 school year. The presentation marked the sixth year that the Knoxville steel mill has rewarded the school’s students with the best attendance. The company presented the bikes and … Read More

‘The Art of Recycling’ sculpture exhibition on display April 6-19

Free exhibition is partnership of Gerdau, UT Sculpture Program and Dogwood Arts Sculptures created by 11 University of Tennessee art students that incorporate materials provided by steel recycler Gerdau will be on public display April 6-19 at the Knoxville Convention Center. “The Art of Recycling” sculpture exhibition celebrates April’s National Recycling Month and is a partnership among Gerdau, Dogwood Arts … Read More

Gerdau names Mike Overholt Employee of the Year

Steel recycler Gerdau has named Mike Overholt, melt shop maintenance, as 2016 Employee of the Year at its Knoxville mill. Overholt was nominated by coworkers and selected by administration in recognition of his strong work ethic and willingness to help others. “Mike has a well-earned reputation as someone with a strong work ethic who is willing to help out wherever … Read More