Steel Products
Don't miss next week's Community Chat with Algoma Steel CEO Michael Garcia
Written by David Schollaert
April 3, 2025
Algoma Steel CEO Michael Garcia will be the featured guest on SMU’s Community Chat webinar on Wednesday, April 9, at 11 a.m. ET. Register here for free to join the timely conversation.
As a key Canadian flat-rolled steel producer and supplier to the US, Algoma can offer valuable insight into the evolving tariff landscape — its challenges and opportunities.
During the chat, we’ll discuss trends in the North American sheet and plate markets, as well as the unique aspects of the Canadian market. We’ll talk all things tariffs — and the timing couldn’t be better in the wake of yesterday’s Liberation Day.
We’ll also explore Algoma’s transition from blast furnace to EAF steelmaker, a transformation nearing a key milestone with the first arc in furnace one and first steel production still on track for April.
This interactive session will be about 45 minutes long, allowing you to ask questions, gain industry insights, and get back to your day. The live webinar is free, and a recording will be available for SMU subscribers.
Why tune in
Since becoming CEO in June 2022, Garcia has led Algoma through the most critical phase of its EAF conversion. With more than 30 years of experience across the steel, pulp/paper, and aluminum industries, he brings a deep understanding of decarbonization and the shifting tariff landscape.
Don’t miss this opportunity — register today!
David Schollaert
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