The conglomerate was already a major producer of structural steel for construction, forming beams out of melted scrap.

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Another nearby building is still a wrangled mess, with structural steel rods jutting out of blackened stone.

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The structural steel rolls in from a loading bay, and machines fabricate it into parts that are welded together to form the frame.

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For legs and other structural elements, steel is often a better bet.

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