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Holiday notice: Memorial Day
Written by Brett Linton
May 22, 2025
Steel Market Update offices will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
We will not publish our Executive issue on Sunday, May 25, and our offices will be closed on Monday, May 26.
We will resume our regular publication schedule on Tuesday, May 27. Our weekly pricing service will not be impacted.
As we observe the holiday, we encourage you to join us in honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Brett Linton
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