JSW Perseveres Through Storm, Looks to Future

JSW Steel, a steel plate mill in Baytown, Texas, reports a remarkable story of perseverance, ingenuity and courage as it faced the devastation of Hurricane Harvey.

As the hurricane was bearing down on the coast, CEO John Hritz made the difficult decision to shut down operations at the mill. JSW’s 700 acres are situated in the bayou area of Baytown, an area that can’t withstand the type of downpour that Harvey was expected to bring. Employees were sent home to prepare personally for what was coming. “No one really anticipated the magnitude,” said Hritz. “In hindsight, we did the right thing.”