Final Thoughts
Final Thoughts
Written by John Packard
September 9, 2016
Today we remember those who lost their lives in the World Trade Center, Pentagon and those aboard United Airlines flight 93 which crashed in a field in Pennsylvania. Although it was a time of devastation and despair it was also a time when the world united behind the United States and the global fight against those who wish to create fear in order to undermine our democracy. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those who were affected by the events of 9/11. Our thoughts and prayers go out to our troops, and those of many other countries around the world, who are combating terrorism around the world.
But perhaps most importantly our hopes and prayers go out to those who lead and will lead the United States of America in the months and years ahead.
A quick note about our upcoming Steel 101 workshop which will be held in Memphis, Tennessee and will include a tour of the brand new Big River Steel mill located across the Mississippi in Osceola, Arkansas. We only have room for a few more attendees. If you are interested in attending (or having one or more of your people attend) you will need to act quickly. We expect this workshop to be closed very soon. If you have any questions please contact me at: John@SteelMarketUpdate.com or by phone: 800-432-3475. Registration can be made either online or through our office (800-432-3475).
For those of you who are planning on attending Fabtech 2016 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Steel Market Update will host a “mini” version of our Steel 101 workshop from 8 AM until 10 AM on Friday, November 18th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.There is no cost to attend this 2 hour version of our workshop.
ASD Members attending their Fall Conference in Las Vegas our Steel 101: Mill to Fabricator workshop is on your list of events to see/attend at Fabtech. The Fabtech workshop will be taught by John Eckstein and myself. Fabtech titled our workshop: Steel Metal 101: Mill to Fabricator.
If you would like more information about the Association of Steel Distributors you can contact gbaerenwald@steeldistributors.org or you can visit their website: www.SteelDistributors.org.
As always your business is truly appreciated by all of us at Steel Market Update.
John Packard, Publisher
John Packard
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