OREANDA-NEWS. January 14, 2013. Gerdau has become a benefactor of the first Biennial of Montevideo, Uruguay and with this seeks to provide opportunities for cultural and social growth to the thousands of people who visit the fair. Moreover, Gerdau seeks to support the organizations that share its same passion for art. The Biennial holds exhibitions in museums, cultural centers, and in public spaces along with debates and conferences at several points of the city.

Gerdau is the leader in the segment of long steel in the Americas and one of the main suppliers of special long steel in the world. With over 45,000 employees, it has industrial operations in 14 countries—in the Americas, Europe, and Asia—which together represent an installed capacity of over 25 million metric tons of steel per year. It is the largest recycler in Latin America; and in the world, it transforms each year millions of tons of scrap steel, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable development in the regions where it operates. Gerdau is listed on the stock exchanges of Sao Paulo, New York, and Madrid and has over 140,000 shareholders.