CMC
CMC (Commercial Metals Company) is a vertically integrated U.S. steel manufacturer and construction solutions provider that recycles scrap metal, operates EAF mini mills and micro mills producing low-CO2 steel, and supplies rebar, merchant bar, geogrids, ground improvement systems, and precast concrete to infrastructure, non-residential, energy, and industrial customers across 209 global facilities.
- Company typePublic
- Founded1915
- HeadquartersIrving, United States
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What CMC does
CMC (Commercial Metals Company) is a vertically integrated steel manufacturer and construction solutions provider founded in 1915 in Dallas, Texas and now headquartered in Irving, Texas. The company recycles scrap metal, manufactures steel via electric arc furnace (EAF) mini mills and micro mills using 98% recycled scrap, and fabricates construction materials through rebar, merchant bar, wire rod, heat-treated steel, post-tensioning systems, anchoring systems, geogrids, and ground improvement solutions. CMC operates 209 facilities across the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and Asia, producing 5.1 million metric tons of raw steel and recycling 7.3 million tons of ferrous and non-ferrous metal annually. The company's four micro mills (Arizona, Arizona 2, Oklahoma, and West Virginia under construction) represent pioneering low-emissions steelmaking technology with 65% less CO2 output than industry average. Recent acquisitions of Foley Products Company ($1.84B) and Concrete Pipe & Precast ($675M) in December 2025 added 35 precast concrete facilities across 14 states, creating the third-largest U.S. precast platform and extending CMC's portfolio into early-stage construction solutions.
The company sells through direct enterprise sales to infrastructure contractors, commercial developers, industrial manufacturers, energy companies, and government entities, with facilities deliberately positioned to minimize shipping distances. CMC operates distinct brands including Tensar (geogrids), Geopier (ground improvement), InQuik (modular bridges), ChromX (corrosion-resistant rebar), GalvaBar (galvanized rebar), and CryoSteel (cryogenic rebar for LNG storage - the only U.S. producer of this product). Its Q3 FY2026 net sales were $2.483 billion (up 22.9% YoY), with full-year FY2025 revenue of approximately $7.8 billion, supported by 13,000+ employees. CMC generates revenue primarily through unit-priced hardware sales of steel and construction materials, supplemented by professional services in construction solutions and metal recycling fees. The company is publicly traded on NYSE under CMC, has declared 247 consecutive quarterly dividends, and invests in workforce development through the Modern Steelmaker apprenticeship program across multiple states.
CMC firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CMC
- Legal name
- Commercial Metals Company
- Website
- https://cmc.com
- Company type
- Public
- Founded year
- 1915
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- CMC (Commercial Metals Company) is a vertically integrated U.S. steel manufacturer and construction solutions provider that recycles scrap metal, operates EAF mini mills and micro mills producing low-CO2 steel, and supplies rebar, merchant bar, geogrids, ground improvement systems, and precast concrete to infrastructure, non-residential, energy, and industrial customers across 209 global facilities.
- Ownership category
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CMC industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Steel Manufacturing & Construction Materials
- NAICS
- Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996), Custom Roll Forming (332114)
- SIC
- Metal Forgings & Stampings (3460), Sheet Metal Work (3444)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) & Segmental Concrete Products (IMADAAAC)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) & Concrete Blocks (IMADABAB)
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Where CMC is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Irving
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices10 records
Markets served
CMC business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Steel Products Manufacturing and Sales: CMC produces and sells steel products including rebar, merchant bar, wire rod, and fabricated steel through its EAF mini mills and micro mills. Products are sold to infrastructure, construction, and industrial customers.
- Construction Solutions: CMC provides early-stage construction solutions including rebar fabrication, post-tensioning, concrete restoration, construction services, bridge systems, anchoring systems, and ground improvement through its Geopier and Tensar divisions.
- Metal Recycling: CMC operates scrap metal recycling facilities collecting end-of-life materials from individuals, commercial companies, and scrap yards. The company processes approximately 85,000 to 7.3 million tons annually of ferrous and non-ferrous materials.
- Precast Concrete Products: Following the acquisitions of Foley Products Company and Concrete Pipe & Precast in late 2025, CMC now operates 35 precast facilities across 14 states, supplying precast concrete and pipe products for infrastructure construction.
- Geogrid and Geotechnical Products: Tensar division manufactures geogrid products for ground reinforcement and stabilization, serving infrastructure, construction, and energy sectors globally.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard steel products (rebar, merchant bar, wire rod) |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
CMC product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CMC (Commercial Metals Company) is a vertically integrated steel manufacturer and construction solutions provider that produces steel and steel products using Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology from 98% recycled scrap metal at mini mills and micro mills. The company manufactures rebar, merchant bar, wire rod, fabricated rebar, heat-treated steel, performance reinforcing steel (ChromX, GalvaBar, CryoSteel), anchoring systems, post-tension cable, and—in the U.S. only—cryogenic rebar for LNG storage tanks. CMC also provides construction solutions including the InQuik modular bridge system, Geopier ground improvement, Tensar geogrid products, precast concrete, and Tensar+/Geopier+ geotechnical design software, while operating a metal recycling business and Reliable Fleet Services.
Product overview
CMC (Commercial Metals Company) operates as a diversified construction solutions provider and steel manufacturer with a vertically integrated business model. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of steel products (rebar, wire rod, merchant bar, heat-treated steel), construction solutions (anchoring systems, post-tension cable, bridge systems via InQuik®), ground improvement technologies (Geogrid, Geopier), and precast concrete products through recent acquisitions. CMC operates manufacturing facilities across the U.S., Europe, UK, and Asia, producing steel primarily through energy-efficient electric arc furnace technology at mini mills and micro mills. The company also provides software tools (Tensar+, Geopier+) for geotechnical design, metal recycling services, and fleet maintenance operations.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Tensar: Geosynthetic geogrid products for ground reinforcement and stabilization
- Geopier
- InQuik
- ChromX
- GalvaBar
- CryoSteel
- Reliable Fleet Services
Products and services
- Fabricated Rebar Steel rebar for reinforcing concrete foundations in buildings and infrastructure projects, available in straight lengths (#3-#24) and spooled rebar (#3-#6). Used by infrastructure contractors and commercial builders.
- Merchant Bar Quality steel products in various shapes (angles, channels, flats) and grades for building construction applications including ceiling joists, racking, and support structures.
- Wire Rod Hot-rolled round steel produced in coil form, typically drawn into wire for use in construction and industrial applications.
- Heat-Treated Steel Steel products providing strength, toughness, and protection for demanding applications in transportation, energy, military equipment, mining, and construction markets.
- ChromX Corrosion-Resistant Rebar High-performance reinforcing bars designed for highly corrosive environments, used in infrastructure and construction projects requiring extended service life in corrosive conditions.
- GalvaBar Galvanized Rebar High-performance galvanized reinforcing bars providing corrosion resistance for construction projects exposed to corrosive conditions.
- CryoSteel Cryogenic Rebar High-performance reinforcing bars designed for ultra-cold environments, used primarily in the construction of liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage tanks. CMC is the only U.S. producer of cryogenic rebar.
- Anchoring Systems Top-quality anchoring systems including anchor bolt cages and anchor bolts delivering proven reliability for secure foundations in construction projects worldwide, including electrical transmission and infrastructure applications.
- Post-Tension Cable Post-tensioning systems for enhanced performance and reduced maintenance costs in parking garages and other structural applications.
- InQuik Bridge System Innovative prefabricated and modular bridge solution that can be installed in less than a week, pre-engineered for efficient and easy installation in infrastructure projects.
- Geogrid Products Geosynthetic materials manufactured from polypropylene or high-density polyethylene for ground reinforcement, stabilization, and filtration in construction and infrastructure projects.
- Geopier Ground Improvement Solutions Design-build geotechnical engineering solutions for ground improvement, providing superior alternatives to traditional methods like stone columns and deep foundations for civil, commercial, and industrial projects.
- Tensar+ Geotechnical Design Software Free cloud-based geotechnical design software platform that allows users to evaluate project specifications, compare alternative materials, and analyze sustainability impact including cost and time savings.
- Geopier+ Geotechnical Design Software Free geotechnical design software platform serving as a simple design tool for engineers, contractors, and owners designing Geopier projects.
- Construction Services Support for all aspects of construction projects including rebar, inserts, concrete accessories, tilt-up braces, and technical support for tilt-wall construction.
- Precast Concrete Products Precast concrete and pipe products supplied across multiple U.S. states for infrastructure and construction projects, distributed through 35 facilities in 14 states following the 2025 Foley Products and Concrete Pipe & Precast acquisitions.
- Metal Recycling Collection and processing of ferrous and non-ferrous scrap metal from individuals, commercial companies, and scrap yards for use as raw material in steel mills; CMC processes approximately 7.3 million tons of recycled metal annually.
- Reliable Fleet Services Provider of over-the-road intermodal repairs and depot-style maintenance with locations across the Southern and Southeast U.S., supporting fleet maintenance operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- 65% less CO2 emissions than industry average from EAF micro mills
- +9 more outcomes
Companies that use CMC
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
CMC technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
AI capability5 records
Feature9 records
CMC partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- Truliance ConsultingminorTruliance Consulting supported CMC's acquisition of Foley Products and Concrete Pipe & Precast, providing consulting services for the transaction structuring and due diligence process.
- Mesa Community CollegecorePartnership to launch Modern Steelmaker Program in 2021 at Mesa, Arizona facility. The program provides students with one-year apprenticeships combining four months classroom instruction with eight months hands-on mill training.
- Tennessee College of Applied TechnologycorePartnership expanded Modern Steelmaker Program to CMC Steel Tennessee facility, providing career pathway training for future steelmakers.
- Morris CollegecorePartnership expanded Modern Steelmaker Program to CMC Steel New Jersey facility, providing educational opportunities and workforce development.
- Blue Ridge Community and Technical CollegecorePartnership expanded Modern Steelmaker Program to CMC Steel West Virginia facility for workforce training.
- Texas State Technical College (TSTC)coreCMC partners with TSTC on the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education (FAME) Advanced Manufacturing Technician (AMT) Program at CMC Steel Texas with eight participants.
- Kiamichi Tech - DurantcorePartnership expanded Modern Steelmaker Program to CMC Steel Oklahoma facility.
- American Corporate PartnersminorNational nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans and spouses transition to private sector through one-on-one mentoring with business leaders. Over 74 CMC employees serve as volunteer mentors and 85 employees have participated to date.
- Salt River Project (SRP)corePower purchase agreement providing 7.5% of electricity from renewable sources for CMC's first micro mill in Mesa, Arizona. Partnership supports CMC's sustainability goals and renewable energy transition.
- Alabama PowercoreVirtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) for CMC Steel Alabama facility sourcing 13% of electricity from local solar farm starting 2026.
- U.S. Energy LightingminorPartnership for multi-year LED lighting upgrade project across CMC facilities in the U.S. Estimated to save 12.2 million pounds of CO2 emissions annually and 7.9 million kWh with over 30% energy cost reduction.
- Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC)coreCMC is a founding member of the GSCC, which is focused on reducing GHG emissions of steel manufacturers by promoting a transparent standard for carbon emissions intensity reporting.
Scale indicators12 records
Recent moves8 records
Expansion highlights6 records
CMC competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- United States Steel Corporation: U.S. Steel is a broad incumbent integrated steelmaker with a wider portfolio than CMC. While it produces many of the same end products (rebar, structural steel), it competes through blast furnace technology and serves automotive and appliance markets beyond CMC's construction focus.
- CRH plc: CRH is a global building materials leader with significant concrete products operations through Oldcastle Infrastructure. While broader in scope than CMC, it competes in precast concrete, aggregates, and infrastructure construction materials, particularly relevant given CMC's $2.5B precast platform expansion.
- ArcelorMittal S.A. ArcelorMittal is the world's largest steel producer with global operations including European mills where CMC competes. While broader in scope and product mix than CMC, it competes in rebar, long products, and construction steel across the geographies where CMC operates (US, Poland, Europe).
Direct peers
- Radius Recycling (formerly Schnitzer Steel): Radius Recycling is a direct peer in metal recycling and recycled steel production. Both companies operate scrap metal collection networks and use recycled feedstock for steel production, competing for ferrous and non-ferrous scrap supply across the U.S. West Coast and broader markets.
- Gerdau S.A. Gerdau is a major international steel producer headquartered in Brazil with significant operations in North America. As a long-products steel manufacturer serving construction and infrastructure, Gerdau competes directly with CMC in rebar and merchant bar markets, particularly across the Americas.
- Steel Dynamics, Inc. Steel Dynamics is a direct peer operating EAF steel mills producing structural steel, rebar, and fabricated steel products. The companies compete directly in long products, flat-rolled steel, and steel fabrication, with similar sustainability profiles and EAF-based business models targeting construction markets.
- Nucor Corporation: Nucor is the largest U.S. steel manufacturer and CMC's closest direct competitor. Both operate EAF mini mills and micro mills producing rebar, merchant bar, and structural steel products, with overlapping customer bases in construction and infrastructure. Nucor's larger scale (~$30B revenue) sets the competitive benchmark for CMC's growth trajectory.
- Forterra, Inc. Forterra is a leading U.S. manufacturer of precast concrete and pipe products, directly comparable to CMC's recently acquired precast platform (Foley Products + Concrete Pipe & Precast). Both companies serve water, drainage, and infrastructure end markets with concrete pipe and precast structures.
- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. Cleveland-Cliffs is a major U.S. steel producer serving automotive, infrastructure, and construction markets. While it operates blast furnace and EAF assets, it competes with CMC in flat-rolled steel, rebar, and fabricated products serving overlapping end markets in construction and industrial applications.
Emerging players
- Worthington Enterprises, Inc. Worthington Enterprises operates in steel processing and pressure cylinder manufacturing with overlap in fabricated steel products. While smaller and more specialized than CMC, it competes in select metal products and processed steel categories serving construction and industrial markets.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
CMC social profiles
Digital presenceCMC compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
CMC financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
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CMC leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
CMC subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries9 records
CMC funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds4 records
Investors2 records
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CMC M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A42 records
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about CMC
What does CMC do?
CMC (Commercial Metals Company) is a vertically integrated steel manufacturer and construction solutions provider that produces steel and steel products using Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology from 98% recycled scrap metal at mini mills and micro mills. The company manufactures rebar, merchant bar, wire rod, fabricated rebar, heat-treated steel, performance reinforcing steel (ChromX, GalvaBar, CryoSteel), anchoring systems, post-tension cable, and—in the U.S. only—cryogenic rebar for LNG storage tanks. CMC also provides construction solutions including the InQuik modular bridge system, Geopier ground improvement, Tensar geogrid products, precast concrete, and Tensar+/Geopier+ geotechnical design software, while operating a metal recycling business and Reliable Fleet Services.
Is CMC a public or private company?
CMC is a public company. It is classified as public and is currently operating.
When was CMC founded?
CMC was founded in 1915. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is CMC based?
CMC is headquartered in Irving, United States, in the North America region.
How does CMC make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Steel Products Manufacturing and Sales are the primary driver. The others are construction Solutions, metal Recycling, precast Concrete Products and geogrid and Geotechnical Products.
Who are CMC's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are United States Steel Corporation, CRH plc and ArcelorMittal S.A.. Direct peers are Radius Recycling (formerly Schnitzer Steel), Gerdau S.A., Steel Dynamics, Inc., Nucor Corporation, Forterra, Inc. and Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.. Worthington Enterprises, Inc. is listed as an emerging player.
Does CMC have an API?
No public API is recorded for CMC.
What industry is CMC in?
CMC's product category is Steel Manufacturing & Construction Materials. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAAAC, Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) & Segmental Concrete Products, with a secondary code of IMADABAB, Concrete Masonry Units (CMU) & Concrete Blocks. Its NAICS code is 332996 and its SIC code is 3460.