# U.S. Steel’s $2.5B Braddock Mill Upgrade | Pittsburgh News

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Podcast: [Pittsburgh News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pittsburgh-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7567439)
Published: 2026-07-17T17:52:11+00:00
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U.S. Steel is pouring $2.5 billion into a revolutionary new hot strip mill in Braddock, PA — replacing a 1938 facility with cutting-edge 21st-century tech to boost annual steel output from 2.2 million to 3.5 million tons. Located beside the historic Edgar Thomson Plant, the upgrade slashes production time to just two hours per coil, unlocking new markets. Backed by Nippon Steel’s $15 billion acquisition last year, the project also prioritizes sustainability with more efficient furnaces and deep community ties. Economically, it’s projected to inject $1.7 billion into Pennsylvania, preserving 3,000 existing jobs while creating 3,200 new ones — with a strong focus on hiring local Western Pennsylvanians across roles from engineers to data analysts. Targeting full operation by 2029, U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel are signaling a long-term commitment to the region, emphasizing human-driven operations that demand skilled labor to keep the steel rolling. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/87df54679fe985a0

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