Weirton Steel Update

The Ohio Valley's Weirton Steel is surviving, but continues to face its share of challenges. The domestic steel industry has been reshaped by foreign competition in just five years, with most small integrated mills shutting down and some being consumed by the three major players - U.S. Steel in Pittsburgh, International Steel Group in Cleveland and Nucor in Charlotte, N.C. Where does this leave Weirton? In all likelihood, it becomes an acquisition of one the Big Three steelmakers.

Go here to read more. The article provides a really interesting history of the company.