noun
- companies or people that manufacture steel
Usage: plural form
Examples
- The major steelmakers announced price increases for next quarter.
- Chinese steelmakers dominate the global market.
- Environmental regulations are forcing steelmakers to adopt cleaner technologies.
- Several steelmakers have invested heavily in electric arc furnaces.
- The union negotiated new contracts with three large steelmakers.
- Rising iron ore costs are pressuring steelmakers’ profit margins.