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June 4, 2010

SMU Steel Buyers Sentiment Index at +7

Steel Market Update Buyers Sentiment Index reading is in optimistic territory

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June 1, 2010

Steel Market Update Steel Price Ranges & Indexes

We are unusual in that we provide the range of flat rolled steel selling prices as well as our index

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May 29, 2010

Steel Market Update Speaking Engagements

John Packard, Publisher of SMU will speak coast to coast over the coming months.

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May 26, 2010

Tom Stundza Top 100 Service Centers in North America

Tom Stundza formerly of the now defunct Purchasing Magazine Top 100 List of Service Centers by dollar volume

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May 25, 2010

What is the Steel Buyers Sentiment Meter and Index?

An explination of our SMU Steel Buyers Sentiment Meter and our Sentiment Index

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May 24, 2010

Flat Rolled Steel Coil Price Estimator

A way of calculating flat rolled steel costs for new orders based on the SMU index

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May 21, 2010

Hot Rolled Futures Update

Contributing writer and CEO of Kataman Metals - Joseph Reinmann speaks to HR Futures activity

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May 14, 2010

Hot Rolled Prices Dropping as Projected by Steel Market Update

Hot rolled steel prices began dropping two weeks ago - 30 days after SMU moved our indicator to Neutral

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May 10, 2010

SMU Tour of Duferco Farrell Steel Mill

We toured the Duferco Farrell steel mill located in Western Pennsylvania - description & photos included

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May 8, 2010

AIST Town Forum Speaks about Steel Mill Safety

Representatives of U.S. Steel, SDI, Nucor, ArcelorMittal speak about mill safety

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Nucor Price Increase Correction Wednesday, September 8, 2010

SMU "Neutral" Rating on Flat Rolled Steel Prices Friday, September 3, 2010

“I have found the Steel Market Update to be a valuable tool in my business. I tend to read it first because it consolidates information about the flat rolled market and eliminates unnecessary news. I have known John Packard for many years and feel very comfortable in his ability to gather and share market pricing and news. John’s steel experience provides a level of trust which is appreciated.” – Tom Cullen President Magic Coil Products