Final thoughts

In the Middle Ages, it is said scholars used to debate how many angels could dance on the head of a pin. Was that pin made of stainless? Definitely not, as stainless steel wasn’t invented until the 20th century. Still, there are many metal questions where the answers are not so clear cut. Some require a bit of number crunching. On the positive side, they are a lot less theoretical than the movement habits of supernatural creatures. Luckily, we have some pretty great number crunchers over here at SMU. So we’ve taken some time to supply you with a few handy-dandy production figures for 2024 presented in a unique way.

Be prepared, this is the kind of info that you can use to impress at a party. Just be sure it’s a party related to the steel industry, or the people there have at least a passing interest in metal. If not, the results can be brutal. We’ve been there.

Brett Linton

Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

Ethan Bernard

Ethan Bernard is managing editor for Steel Market Update. He previously worked for American Metal Market as a copy editor in the New York office for two years, starting in 2008. Later, he copy edited AMM’s monthly magazine on a freelance basis from 2015 until 2017. With experience in financial copywriting and textbook publishing, he holds a BA in Comparative Literature from UC Berkeley, and an MFA in Creative Writing from New York University. He can be reached at ethan@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-759-7871.