Matheson to build air separation unit to supply gases for Nucor

Basking Ridge, N.J.-based Matheson has entered into an agreement with Nucor Corp. to supply tonnage oxygen, nitrogen, and argon to Nucor’s mini-mill steel facility in Norfolk, Neb.

The air separation unit (ASU) will augment existing packaged gas and bulk operations supplying customers in Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Kansas.

“Matheson’s investment in building this new ASU demonstrates our commitment to a long-term relationship not only with Nucor, but also with our current customer base in the region,” commented Senior Vice President Nigel McMullen. “The ASU will be constructed, owned, and operated by Matheson. The ASU will share technology and expertise developed from the operation of more than 30 similar facilities across the U.S.”

The ASU is expected to be completed in December 2018.