Born-Died: 1937 -
Location: United States
Site/Company: International Steel Group
Historical Significance:
Wilbur Ross is an American investor known for restructuring failed companies in the steel, coal, telecommunications, and textile industries. In 2002, Ross purchased LTV (Ling-Temco-Vought) Steel, Acme Steel, and the remaining assets of Bethlehem Steel Corporation to form International Steel Group. ISG merged into Mittal Steel in 2005. Today, the former ISG assets are part of ArcelorMittal, the world’s largest steel company.
Photograph - 2017, U.S. Department of Commerce
Iron and Steel Hall of Fame Induction - 2018