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Gerdau, a steel manufacturer with operations in 14 countries, is increasing its Knox County presence with an expansion into West Knox County and the addition of approximately 40 new jobs.

A new tree has been “planted” at the Gerdau steel mill in the Lonsdale community. A sculpture named “Cornus Castanea Gerdau,” which translates to “Dogwood Chestnut Gerdau,” was installed during a ceremony April 26.

Gerdau recently named Leroy Loy its Knoxville mill’s 2012 Employee of the Year. Loy was nominated by coworkers and selected by administration in recognition of his proactive work in helping the mill achieve excellent results in safety, cost and morale.

Gerdau recently donated basketballs, footballs, soccer balls, games, movies and personal hygiene items to its Lonsdale neighbor, Wesley House Community Center.

Gerdau recently made a $1,000 donation to its former Lonsdale neighbor, Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee. The donation equates to 3,000 meals for our neighbors in need.

In 2000, Gerdau took over operations of the Knoxville mill that has been part of the Lonsdale community for 110 years under various names and owners. That same year, the mill began the tradition of hosting the Mitten Tree event at Lonsdale Elementary School.