Nippon Steel Corporation is a Japanese steel-making company formed in 1970 through the merger of Fuji Iron & Steel and Yawata Iron & Steel. It is the world's third-largest steel producer by volume as of 2019. The company produces a wide range of steel products including hot-rolled steel, cold-rolled steel, and wire rods. Nippon Steel also has interests in engineering, real estate, and chemicals. The company has operations in Japan, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.