HUNTINGTON — Steel of West Virginia will shut down its melt shop in Huntington, the company announced Wednesday. The decision will affect about 100 jobs.

Steel of West Virginia says in a news release "planned strategic adjustments" at the Huntington facility are being made to promote job sustainability and meet customer demand.

"The current U.S. trade policy coupled with onshoring momentum has created a strong demand outlook for much of the product line and positively impacts the plant’s potential for a sustainable future," the company said in the release.

Steel of West Virginia produces specialty steel products and performs fabrication and finishing operations for customers.

It says the "1950s vintage melt shop" has reached the end of its life cycle.

In conjunction with its closure,

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