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Steel Manufacturing

Who is the King of Steel? Andrew Carnegie's Legacy in Steel Manufacturing

• Aarav Sekhar
• Feb 6, 2026

Andrew Carnegie, known as the King of Steel, revolutionized steel production in the late 1800s. His company supplied materials for railroads and skyscrapers, and he sold it for $480 million to form U.S. Steel. Carnegie later donated billions to libraries and education, leaving a complex legacy of industrial power and humanitarian impact.