a. The steel manufacturing industry is the largest industry in Hamilton and the largest steel manufacturing city in Canada. The city produces 60% of all steel in Canada. Hamilton used to be home to two very large steel companies: Stelco and Dofasco. Stelco closed its facilities in 2013 leaving Dofasco as the last remaining steel manufacturer. The steel products are sold to consumers in the automotive, construction, energy, manufacturing, pipe and tube and appliance.
b. Over 10 000 people are employed in the steel industry and 200 of those are employed in machinery of the steel industry. Dofasco employs approximately 5000 workers.
c. An Environmental factor in the steel industry is that the local steel mills create a lot of pollution
b. Over 10 000 people are employed in the steel industry and 200 of those are employed in machinery of the steel industry. Dofasco employs approximately 5000 workers.
c. An Environmental factor in the steel industry is that the local steel mills create a lot of pollution