[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 68 (Thursday, April 26, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E545]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         IN HONOR OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF VULCRAFT GRAPELAND

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                            HON. KEVIN BRADY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 26, 2018

  Mr. BRADY of Texas. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 
fiftieth anniversary of the Nucor Corporation's Vulcraft Steel Plant in 
Grapeland, Texas.
  In 1946, a small steel fabrication company, the Vulcraft Corporation, 
was founded in Florence, South Carolina. For sixteen years, the company 
grew and prospered, ultimately transforming into an exclusive 
manufacturer of steel span joints, before the Nuclear Corporation, a 
company tracing its roots to the founder of Oldsmobile, purchased its 
facilities in 1962.
  After expanding its steel manufacturing operations to facilities in 
Nebraska and Alabama, Nucor, previously known as the Nuclear 
Corporation, made its move to the Lone Star State on April 1, 1968, 
when it opened a fourth steel plant in Grapeland, Texas.
  With this foundation, Vulcraft's operations expanded to three 
additional states and two production facilities in Canada. Despite 
experiencing such massive growth and success in business, Vulcraft 
maintained its high levels of customer satisfaction and standards of 
excellence. In fact, Vulcraft is known worldwide for exceptional safety 
standards, high-quality steel products it manufactures, and the 
commitment it has made to producing environmentally friendly products.
  Look no further than Vulcraft's Grapeland facility for proof that the 
company is dedicated to serving its customers and its employees. Since 
its foundation in 1968, Vulcraft Grapeland has tripled in size, and it 
continues to serve as a beacon of success and excellence in our 
community.
  Notably, Vulcraft and its parent company, Nucor, are now looking to 
use their years of experience, successful business practices, and high 
standing in the steel industry to advocate for free trade policies and 
the safety of men and women in the workplace.
  On April 1, 2018, Vulcraft celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of its 
plant in Grapeland. I am proud to join the men and woman of Vulcraft, 
and the entire Eighth District of Texas to recognize this significant 
mile-marker and their continued success.

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