Vice President JD Vance Visits Metallus to Highlight the Significance of Investing in American Workers
CANTON, Ohio, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Metallus (NYSE:MTUS), a leader in high-quality specialty metals, today welcomed Vice President JD Vance to its Faircrest Steel Plant in Canton, Ohio. The visit was part of the administration's ongoing efforts to highlight the essential role of domestic steel production in supporting national defense, economic resilience and industrial independence, as well as the benefits for workers of the recently passed "One Big Beautiful Bill." Vice President Vance toured the facility, met with employees, and observed production operations.
Vice President Vance addressed employees and local stakeholders, highlighting the federal government's commitment to investing in American workers and businesses. He outlined the bill's financial benefits for individuals and families—most notably, the elimination of taxes on overtime pay. Vance also praised the company for its vital role in supporting national defense, recognizing Metallus' investment in a new bloom reheat furnace and its contributions to the Army's increased artillery shell production. The Vice President further acknowledged the hard work and dedication of Metallus employees.
About the bill, Vice President Vance said that "If you build or expand a great American factory, the federal government is going to reward you instead of penalize you for a change. I think that's the biggest provision in the Big Beautiful Bill: invest in American workers, invest in American companies, and your government is going to fight right alongside you to build those great American dreams."
The visit underscores the administration's commitment to American workers and small and mid-sized manufacturers through policy, investment and workforce initiatives aimed at boosting competitiveness and sustainability.
"We were honored to host Vice President Vance today and hear him speak about the benefits that workers like ours will see from the One Big Beautiful Bill," said Mike Williams, chief executive officer of Metallus. "By spending time with our employees and seeing firsthand how we manufacture steel every day, the visit reinforced to him the critical role of domestic steel production. We're grateful that he chose our Faircrest Plant to deliver his remarks."
ABOUT METALLUS INC.
Metallus (NYSE:MTUS) manufactures high-performance specialty metals from recycled scrap metal in Canton, OH, serving demanding applications in industrial, automotive, aerospace & defense and energy end-markets. The company is a premier U.S. producer of alloy steel bars (up to 16 inches in diameter), seamless mechanical tubing and manufactured components. In the business of making high-quality steel for more than 100 years, Metallus' proven expertise contributes to the performance of our customers' products. The company employs approximately 1,880 people and had sales of $1.1 billion in 2024. For more information, please visit us at www.metallus.com.
View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/vice-president-jd-vance-visits-metallus-to-highlight-the-significance-of-investing-in-american-workers-302515320.html
SOURCE Metallus Inc.