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    November 25, 2025

    Holiday Notice: Thanksgiving

    Written by Brett Linton

    Steel Market Update staff will be taking some time off for the Thanksgiving holiday.

    We will not publish our Executive issue on Thursday, Nov. 27 or Sunday, Nov. 30. Our offices will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov. 28.

    We will resume our regular publication schedule on Monday, Dec. 1. Our weekly pricing service will not be impacted.

    From all of us at SMU, we truly appreciate your business and wish you and yours all the best this holiday season.

    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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