Verified Nov 2026
Metal Fabrication
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Cleveland, Ohio
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Since 1847
Cleveland-Cliffs manufactures flat-rolled steel, iron ore pellets, direct reduced iron, and tubular components from its Cleveland, Ohio headquarters. Founded in 1847, the company employs 10,000–50,000 people and generates over $10 billion in annual revenue. It operates a vertically integrated steelmaking and mining business serving automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment sectors. In August 2026, the company announced a $1 billion investment at its Middletown Works facility, supported by a $500 million Department of Energy award.
Cleveland-Cliffs at a glance
Revenue
$10B+
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1847
Headquarters
Cleveland, Ohio
Certifications
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
922
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
922
Named foreign suppliers
50
Top origins
Brazil · Belgium · Germany · Netherlands
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Cleveland-Cliffs.
What this tells a buyer
The company received 922 recorded shipments from suppliers across Brazil, Belgium, Germany, and 18 other countries, with Gerdau Summit in Brazil and Saint Gobain do Brasil among the top supply sources by shipment volume.
It holds certifications including AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001, and produces carbon steel, advanced high-strength steel, stainless steel, and offers stamping and tooling services.
The company employed approximately 25,000 to 30,000 people across the U.S. and Canada as of the reference period, and entered a multi-year artificial-intelligence partnership with Palantir in April 2026.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
179 years in operation (founded 1847).
922 US import shipments on record.
Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Cleveland-Cliffs manufactures flat-rolled steel, iron ore pellets, direct reduced iron, and tubular components from its Cleveland, Ohio headquarters. Founded in 1847, the company employs 10,000–50,000 people and generates over $10 billion in annual revenue. It operates a vertically integrated steelmaking and mining business serving automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment sectors. In August 2026, the company announced a $1 billion investment at its Middletown Works facility, supported by a $500 million Department of Energy award.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1847 |
Headquarters | Cleveland, Ohio |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | $10B+ (estimated) |
Primary capability | Metal Fabrication |
Certifications | AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Cleveland-Cliffs makes
It holds certifications including AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 9001, and produces carbon steel, advanced high-strength steel, stainless steel, and offers stamping and tooling services.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Steel, Stamping, Tooling, Coating, Casting (source: clevelandcliffs.com).
Certifications
Cleveland-Cliffs is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
AS9100 — clevelandcliffs.com
IATF 16949 — clevelandcliffs.com
ISO 14001 — clevelandcliffs.com
ISO 45001 — clevelandcliffs.com
ISO 9001 — clevelandcliffs.com
Trade and customs footprint
The company received 922 recorded shipments from suppliers across Brazil, Belgium, Germany, and 18 other countries, with Gerdau Summit in Brazil and Saint Gobain do Brasil among the top supply sources by shipment volume. US customs bill-of-lading records list 922 inbound shipments across 50 foreign suppliers, with top origins including Brazil · Belgium · Germany · Netherlands.
Latest developments
2026-10-19 — Cleveland-Cliffs Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Results :: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) (clevelandcliffs.com)
2026-10-05 — Cleveland-Cliffs to Host U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and Other Government Officials at Butler Works to Showcase GOES Expansion Project :: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) (clevelandcliffs.com)
2026-08-21 — Cleveland-Cliffs Announces $1 Billion Middletown Works Investment to be Supported by $500 Million U.S. Department of Energy Award :: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) (clevelandcliffs.com)
2026-04-28 — Cleveland‑Cliffs Announces Multi-Year Partnership with Palantir to Deploy AI Platform :: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) (clevelandcliffs.com)
2025-10-30 — Cleveland-Cliffs Announces POSCO as MoU Counterparty as Korea Trade Agreement Takes Effect :: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) (clevelandcliffs.com)
2025-06-20 — Cleveland-Cliffs Celebrates the Start-Up of New $150 Million Stainless Bright Anneal Line at Coshocton Works in Ohio :: Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. (CLF) (clevelandcliffs.com)
Facilities
Cleveland-Cliffs is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. Public sources also reference these locations:
Coshocton, Ohio — clevelandcliffs.com
Cleveland, OH — clevelandcliffs.com
Company details
The company employed approximately 25,000 to 30,000 people across the U.S. and Canada as of the reference period, and entered a multi-year artificial-intelligence partnership with Palantir in April 2026. Cleveland-Cliffs was founded in 1847, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 179 years in operation (founded 1847). 922 US import shipments on record. Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Cleveland-Cliffs make?
Cleveland-Cliffs manufactures flat-rolled steel, iron ore pellets, direct reduced iron, and tubular components from its Cleveland, Ohio headquarters. Founded in 1847, the company employs 10,000–50,000 people and generates over $10 billion in annual revenue. It operates a vertically integrated steelmaking and mining business serving automotive, electric-vehicle, and industrial-equipment sectors. In August 2026, the company announced a $1 billion investment at its Middletown Works facility, supported by a $500 million Department of Energy award.
Where is Cleveland-Cliffs headquartered?
Cleveland-Cliffs is headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio (200 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio, 44114).
When was Cleveland-Cliffs founded?
Cleveland-Cliffs was founded in 1847.
How big is Cleveland-Cliffs?
Cleveland-Cliffs has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the $10B+ range (estimated).
What certifications does Cleveland-Cliffs hold?
Cleveland-Cliffs lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Cleveland-Cliffs import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 922 inbound shipments for Cleveland-Cliffs, with top origins including Brazil · Belgium · Germany · Netherlands.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 216-694-5700
Certification
AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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