About Us
All that you ever wanted to know but were afraid to ask…
Hello, my name is John Packard, that’s my picture on the right hand side of the screen. I used to have hair on the top of my head but, two kids and 30+ years in the steel business took care of that. I want to tell you a little about myself, my background and my company – Steel Market Update. Let’s get started with a quick rundown of what’s in this section of the website:
- What we are – a quick outline of the services we offer and what we do.
- Who we are – an explanation of my experience in the flat rolled steel industry. You never know we might have met somewhere before today.
- Our Vision – why we exist.
- Press Releases – it is here we will house our Buyers Sentiment press releases and other releases regarding news and events of interest concerning Steel Market Update. Its going to be a little thin as our new website first comes to life.
- Career Opportunities – looking for a job in the steel industry? Looking for someone to hire? This is where we post those opportunities.
- FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions – we tried to think of everything….
- Testimonials – real steel people who recognize the value of Steel Market Update in their lives and organization.
- News – free articles about the North American flat rolled steel business. I will be adding to this constantly – you may want to mark it in your “favorite” places on your computer. If you like these articles you will love our newsletter. I also included other items here which you might find of interest.
- Speaking Engagements 2009 – Date and places Steel Market Update has been invited to speak. I also have a list of past engagements as well. Note: when I do calls for steel analysts I normally get an audio tape of the call – you can listen to those in the media section of the website. A normal call last one hour...you might want to get a cup of coffee or some ice tea before listening.
- Contact Us – our contact information and a form you can fill out to get even more information from us.
- Enjoy the site – you have just scratched the surface.
