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Area Development - Site Selection, Facility Planning and Workforce Development

Nucor Towers & Structures Plans Brigham City, Utah, Production Operations

01/13/2025
Nucor Towers & Structures, Inc., a manufacturer of custom-engineered tubular poles, plans to establish operations in Brigham City, Utah. The $204.5 million project is expected to create 200 jobs in Box Elder County over the next ten years.

The new utility structure production plant will utilize straight-line production and advanced hot-dip galvanizing operations.

“This new facility marks a significant milestone for Nucor Towers & Structures as we scale up our operations to meet the growing demand for utility infrastructure in western states due to clean energy projects, transmission upgrades, and a growing population,” said Laurent De Mey, vice president and general manager of Nucor Towers & Structures. “Utah’s robust infrastructure and skilled workforce make it the ideal location for this investment. We are proud to deepen our roots in Brigham City and appreciate the partnership with local leaders.”

To support the project the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity awarded the company a post-performance tax reduction. The corporate incentive is part of the state’s Rural Economic Development Tax Increment Financing program.

“Utah is proud to support sustainable initiatives that foster growth and opportunities for businesses and residents,” noted Ryan Starks, executive director of the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity. “Companies like Nucor strengthen Utah’s infrastructure, empower local businesses, and provide lasting career opportunities that support families across our state.”

Additionally, the Utah Inland Port Authority approved an incentive which allows for a maximum 30 percent rebate of the company’s property tax liability over 25 years. Businesses eligible for UIPA incentives must align with targeted industries identified by local governments and meet specific capital expenditure thresholds.

“Nucor’s continued investment in Brigham City and Box Elder County highlights their long-term commitment to manufacturing in Utah,” added Scott Cuthbertson, president of EDCUtah. “The company’s growing presence in northern Utah, now with multiple facilities, underscores the region’s strategic importance. Nucor’s focus on cleaner, more sustainable steel manufacturing sets a standard for innovation, and the addition of steel galvanization capabilities helps address supply chain needs within Utah’s manufacturing ecosystem.”

Nucor formed its Nucor Towers & Structures business unit in 2022 when it acquired Summit Utility Structures LLC, a producer of steel poles and other steel structures for utility infrastructure.

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