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Read on for an update on what we are working on. [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-25) Topics: [Electric Arc Furnace](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/electric-arc-furnace), [Fairfield Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/fairfield-tubular-operations), [Alabama](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/alabama), [EAF](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/eaf) ## [Construction Update from Fairfield - Part 24](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-24) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/author/tubular-marketing) on Nov 14, 2019 8:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/Dust%20Silo%20Foundation.jpg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-24) No freezing weather will stop the hardworking crew in Fairfield.  Read on to see the activities focused near the gas cleaning plant and melt shop building : [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-24) Topics: [Electric Arc Furnace](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/electric-arc-furnace), [Fairfield Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/fairfield-tubular-operations), [Alabama](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/alabama), [EAF](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/eaf) ## [Construction Update from Fairfield - Part 23](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-23) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/author/tubular-marketing) on Nov 7, 2019 11:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/IMG_9312.jpg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-23) Last week, a lot of the work focused around the vacuum tank degasser, or VTD. Read on to learn more about this important process in steelmaking: [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-23) Topics: [Electric Arc Furnace](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/electric-arc-furnace), [Fairfield Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/fairfield-tubular-operations), [Alabama](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/alabama), [EAF](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/eaf) ## [Construction Update from Fairfield - Part 22](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-22) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/author/tubular-marketing) on Oct 25, 2019 8:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/IMG_9017.jpg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-22) As we welcome fall in Fairfield, we would like to share two notable progress updates for the EAF. Read on to see our progress last week: [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-22) Topics: [Electric Arc Furnace](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/electric-arc-furnace), [Fairfield Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/fairfield-tubular-operations), [Alabama](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/alabama), [EAF](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/eaf) ## [Construction Update from Fairfield - Part 21](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-21) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/author/tubular-marketing) on Oct 11, 2019 1:16:55 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/EAF%20Furnace%20Assembly%20100819.jpg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-21) In our first post for October, we are getting up close with some of the major components of our EAF. Read on to see our progress: [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-21) Topics: [Electric Arc Furnace](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/electric-arc-furnace), [Fairfield Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/fairfield-tubular-operations), [Alabama](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/alabama), [EAF](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/eaf) ## [Construction Update from Fairfield - Part 20](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-20) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/author/tubular-marketing) on Sep 27, 2019 1:05:00 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/Melt%20Shop%20Building%20High%20Bay%20Roof%20092319%204.jpg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-20) Earlier this week, the EAF construction crew was able to capture some amazing pictures for our 20th update.  Read on to see our progress: [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-20) Topics: [Electric Arc Furnace](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/electric-arc-furnace), [Fairfield Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/fairfield-tubular-operations), [Alabama](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/alabama), [EAF](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/eaf) ## [Construction Update from Fairfield - Part 19](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-19) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/author/tubular-marketing) on Sep 20, 2019 10:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/Electrical%20Duct%20Bank%20091619a.jpg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-19) Construction crews are working on several areas throughout the EAF construction site, including the scrap yard, gas cleaning plant, and of course, the melt shop building.  Read below to learn more about what's been happening in Fairfield, Alabama. [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-19) Topics: [Electric Arc Furnace](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/electric-arc-furnace), [Fairfield Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/fairfield-tubular-operations), [Alabama](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/alabama), [EAF](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/eaf) ## [Construction Update from Fairfield - Part 18](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-18) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/author/tubular-marketing) on Sep 13, 2019 8:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/Furance%20Hood%202a.jpg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-18) Keeping the momentum from last month, we are continuing to bring in parts for the furnace. Read below for a progress update on the construction of the Electric Arc Furnace in Fairfield, Alabama. [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-18) Topics: [Electric Arc Furnace](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/electric-arc-furnace), [Fairfield Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/fairfield-tubular-operations), [Alabama](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/alabama), [EAF](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/eaf) ## [Construction Update from Fairfield - Part 17](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-17) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/author/tubular-marketing) on Aug 30, 2019 8:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/Furnace%20on%20Tilt%20Platforma.jpg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-17) Earlier this week, the partially assembled furnace was lifted into place onto the tilt platform just above the lower shell.  Read on for a photo and other activities around the EAF construction site. [Read More](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-17) Topics: [Electric Arc Furnace](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/electric-arc-furnace), [Fairfield Tubular Operations](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/fairfield-tubular-operations), [Alabama](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/alabama), [EAF](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/topic/eaf) ## [Construction Update from Fairfield - Part 16](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-16) Posted by [Tubular Marketing](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/author/tubular-marketing) on Aug 22, 2019 8:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://blog.usstubular.com/hubfs/Lower%20Shell-1.jpeg)](https://blog.usstubular.com/eaf/construction-update-from-fairfield-part-16) Equipment for the electric arc furnace continues to arrive and is moved in place with a crane. Read on for an update on activities at the melt shop and beyond. 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