Bethlehem Steel
The Bethlehem Steel Corporation was an American steelmaking company headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Until its closure in 2003, it was one of the world's largest steel-producing and shipbuilding companies. At the height of its success and productivity, the company was a symbol of American manufacturing leadership in the world, and its decline and ultimate bankruptcy and liquidation in the late 20th century is similarly cited as an example of America's diminished manufacturing leadership
Basic Information
- Category: iron and steel industry
- Website: http://www.bethsteel.com
Documented Facts
- Founded: 1904
- Headquarters: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Evidence and Sources
- Bethlehem Steel — Official Site (official)
- Bethlehem Steel on linkedin (social)
Citation Guidance
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- Data status: Enriched
- Profile quality: Source-backed profile (90/100)
- Indexing directive: index, follow, max-image-preview:large
- Last verified: 2026-04-21
AI summary
The Bethlehem Steel Corporation was an American steelmaking company headquartered in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Until its closure in 2003, it was one of the world's largest steel-producing and shipbuilding companies. At the height of its success and productivity, the company was a symbol of American manufacturing leadership in the world, and its decline and ultimate bankruptcy and liquidation in the late 20th century is similarly cited as an example of America's diminished manufacturing leadership
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- 1 supporting source linked.
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- Profile has a last-verified date of 2026-04-21.
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