In a letter to Severstal North America, three Ohio lawmakers are asking that their Ohio steel plants return to active production or be sold to someone who will utilize them.
State Representative John Domenick, Rep. Tom Letson of Warren, and St. Senator Jason Wilson of Columbiana say they recognize the impact of the current economic conditions on the steel industry, but also wish to see production resume at the Ohio plants.
Severstal facilities are currently idle in Mingo Junction, Martins Ferry, Yorkville and Warren. The company has given no public indication when they might be restarted.
