Grupo Simec has announced the indefinite suspension of steelmaking operations at Republic Steel's mill in Canton, Ohio, and Lackawanna, N.Y. The Group exhaustively explored various alternatives before reaching the decision to suspend these two operations. Competitive prices and reduced demand are significant challenges in the US market.

To ensure uninterrupted service for their customers, Grupo Simec will fulfill orders through their advanced steel mill in Tlaxcala, Mexico.