Our Steel 101 workshop is close to being totally full. I think we have room for about 3 more people. If you are still thinking about attending – the next few days is when you have to pull the trigger – or wait for our Steel 101 workshop which will be announced soon for Chicago during the week of July 11th. At least, that is our plan right now pending selection of a hotel and putting a budget together. Look for more information soon both here in our newsletter and on our website.

I am in San Diego on Monday and Tuesday as I am speaking to the National Corrugated Pipe Association. I will be back in the office on Wednesday before leaving for Miami on Thursday to attend the Association of Steel Distributors (ASD) annual conference. Next week is Steel 101 in Houston, Texas.

The situation in Japan continues to impact various industries (for example: the black and red paint color situation which is impacting Ford and Chrysler). If your company or one of your clients is being impacted please keep us appraised. You can reach me at: john@SteelMarketUpdate.com