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Timing is Everything: SMU Workshops & Conferences
Written by John Packard
November 18, 2020
Timing is everything–I think we will have some interesting discussions at the upcoming Steel 101: Introduction to Steel Making & Market Fundamentals Workshop to be held on Dec. 8-9. The focus of this workshop is for the attendees to learn how steel is made (EAF and Blast/BOF), rolled, qualities produced, how it is used and sold. As one of the instructors, I will be discussing the key issues affecting the markets right now–supply, consolidation of the industry, new production, demand, inventories, etc.
“It was a pleasure attending the workshop. The information that I needed to learn was wrapped up in a single package. The workshop and the trainers were great. Just what I needed to be successful.” Brian K. Bohm, Regional Plant Manager, Morton Buildings, Inc. Brian attended our first virtual Steel 101 conference.
One of the strengths of our Steel 101 workshop is the diversity of our attendees. Every workshop has manufacturing companies, service centers, wholesalers, steel mills, toll processors, etc., and the December workshop is continuing that trend.
We still have room for a few more attendees for the Dec. 8-9 Steel 101 workshop. You can learn more about the program, instructors, costs to attend and how to register by clicking here. You are also welcome to ask me any questions you might have. I can be reached at John@SteelMarketUpdate.com
Timing is everything–How about a steel conference two weeks after the inauguration of President Biden! Learn more about the 2021 Tampa Steel Conference by reading the article in tonight’s issue (above). You can register for this one-day virtual conference by clicking here. I spoke with Dr. Walter Kemmsies this afternoon and was quite impressed with his grasp on the markets. He will speak about the economy, policy and infrastructure, and I think you will be impressed with his presentation.
Timing is everything–With the vaccines for COVID-19 beginning to be distributed by late this year and throughout 2021, we believe the next SMU Steel Summit Conference will be “live” and in-person in Atlanta on Aug. 23-25, 2021. Mark your calendars and put us in your budgets. I anticipate we will be the first live (safely live) event for the steel industry during 2021.
As always, your business is truly appreciated by all of us here at Steel Market Update.
John Packard, President & CEO
John Packard
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