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2019 SMU Steel Summit Conference - Registration Open
Written by John Packard
February 4, 2019
The 2019 SMU Steel Summit Conference will be the premier flat rolled and plate steel conference in North America during this calendar year. It is a fabulous networking event. It is located in an exceptional venue adjacent to the Atlanta International Airport. It will be held on Aug. 26-28, right at the critical time when companies need information as they work on forecasts/business projections for 2020 and beyond. Our conference continues to grow because we deliver a quality program at a fair price. You can learn more at www.SteelMarketUpdate.com/events/steel-summit.
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With so much happening in the news cycle, we want to make it easier for you to keep track of it all. Here are highlights of what’s happened this week and a few things to keep an eye on.
Active rig count holds in US but grows in Canada
Oil and gas drilling in the US was unchanged this past week following three straight weeks of declining activity. Canada saw another gain, reaching a 22-week high.
Hot-rolled spot market conditions linger, prices slip
Market participants said they have high hopes that the stable hot-rolled spot market will improve as the year rolls on.
Welspun Tubular makes $150M investment in Arkansas line pipe mill
Line pipe manufacturer Welspun Tubular LLC has announced a $150-million expansion project at its site in Little Rock, Ark.
Final Thoughts
Yesterday’s tragedy and loss of life at U.S. Steel’s Clairton Works is a stark reminder of how important safety in the workplace really is.