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CHANGES IN BUSINESS - Additional Information (Details) t in Millions, $ in Millions | Dec. 29, 2017 USD ($) fabrication_facility t
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Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Annual melt capacity | 7.2
U.S. Rebar Steel Mill and Fabrication Assets |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |
Cash purchase price of acquisition | $ | $ 600.0
Number of rebar fabrication facilities acquired | fabrication_facility | 33
Annual melt capacity | 2.7

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