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    October 31, 2025

    New SMU website coming Monday, Nov. 3

    Written by Brett Linton

    The revamped Steel Market Update website goes live on Monday, Nov. 3. You will see a cleaner layout with simpler navigation, providing faster access to the news and data you need. This will not impact your membership. The SMU you know and trust is still here, just easier to use. If you need any assistance, our team is available at smu@crugroup.com.

    What’s new?

    The site has a simplified menu with clearer sections for News, Data, and the SMU Community. A refreshed news page has improved article sorting to help you find what you need faster. There are no changes to your login credentials, and your bookmarks and subscriptions will continue to function as usual.

    Here is a sample of the new look:

    Where to find popular content:

    • Data > Prices: SMU Steel and Scrap Prices, Interactive Pricing Tool, Futures Data, Price Estimator Tool
    • Data > Proprietary Data: Service Center Inventories, Lead Times, Sentiment, Negotiations, Key Market Indicators
    • Data > Market Reports: Steel and Scrap Survey Results, Market Reports by Product and Sector
    • Data > Mill Data: Price Increase Calendar, Furnace Status, Coating Extras, New Capacity
    • Community: SMU Events, Workshops, Community Chats

    Here is a preview of our new menu structure:

    FAQs

    • Will my login change? No. Your existing credentials will work.
    • Will my subscription or newsletters change? No. Your service is not impacted, and you will continue to receive our newsletter emails as usual.
    • Will my saved links and bookmarks work? Yes. Most common links will redirect to the new locations.
    • Where do I find SMU price indices? In the main menu, go to Data > Prices.
    • Who should I contact if I’m unable to find something? Contact us at smu@crugroup.com.
    • Will there be downtime? Yes. The website will be unavailable on Monday morning from approximately 4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. ET.

    Thank you for your continued trust in SMU. We are excited to share the new experience with you.

    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.

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