DENVER - Governor Polis and Eve Lieberman, Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, today celebrated the official sale of EVRAZ North America.
“This sale is good for Pueblo and good for Colorado. The steel plant is an important employer in Pueblo and a major economic contributor to our state. I met with Atlas leadership and was assured that both new jobs and the expansion efforts will continue at the plant. I’m optimistic that this transaction will strengthen Rocky Mountain Steel, and I congratulate Atlas and welcome them to Colorado,” said Governor Jared Polis.
“EVRAZ North America is a key contributor to the Pueblo economy and the state, investing close to $1 billion to build a state-of-the-art long rail mill and supporting thousands of jobs for Coloradans. This sale marks a significant milestone for the company and a win for the economic vitality of southern Colorado, positioning EVRAZ North America to thrive in our state for decades to come,” said Eve Lieberman, OEDIT Executive Director.
To support EVRAZ’s expansion in Pueblo, the Colorado Economic Development Commission approved the company, which is located in an Enterprise Zone, for up to $17 million in transferable tax credits through the 2017 Transferable Tax Credit Program.
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