GS Global has officially opened a new office in Houston, Texas, marking its entry into the North American energy and infrastructure markets.
On August 11, GS Global held an opening ceremony for its Houston office in the Uptown commercial district. The event was attended by Lee Kyung-eun, the Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Houston, as well as representatives from major domestic and international companies, including Jindal USA, POSCO, Hyundai Steel, Korea National Oil Corporation, and Hanwha Ocean.
The establishment of this office is a response to the growing demand for steel driven by increased investments in energy, power, and infrastructure in the U.S. Notably, the recent acceleration in the construction of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and power infrastructure has significantly boosted local demand for high-quality steel products, highlighting the need for a key operational hub.
Previously, GS Global has been conducting business primarily through its Los Angeles office. However, in light of recent market changes, including heightened protectionism and a reorganization of global supply chains, the company has decided to establish an additional base in Houston. With this new office, GS Global now has a network of 23 overseas bases across 16 countries.
The Houston office will not only focus on steel import and sales but will also lead efforts in discovering and securing project-based steel demand, participating in the U.S. energy industry value chain, and expanding into related business areas such as energy, chemicals, and shipbuilding materials.
In particular, GS Global plans to enhance collaboration with domestic steelmakers like Hyundai Steel and Dongkuk Steel, which have established bases near Houston, while also seeking new partnerships with local engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms and steel processing companies.
In the second half of this year, GS Global aims to focus on building its local network and managing its project pipeline to stabilize operations. Starting next year, the company plans to actively support orders and explore new business opportunities, positioning the Houston office as a key hub for business development in the southern U.S.
A GS Global representative stated, "The establishment of the Houston office is a strategic investment aimed at expanding our customer touchpoints in the U.S. market and enhancing our competitive edge in sales. We will solidify our sustainable growth foundation in the North American market by discovering various new business opportunities, including project-based steel ventures."
Meanwhile, GS Global reported a consolidated revenue of 1.1349 trillion won in the second quarter of this year, marking a 5.7% increase compared to the same period last year. The company engages in trading various items, including steel, petrochemicals, and energy.
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