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    December 23, 2025

    Holiday Notice: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

    Written by Brett Linton

    Steel Market Update staff will be taking some time off for the Christmas and New Year holidays.

    We will not publish our Executive issues from Thursday, Dec. 25, through Sunday, Jan. 4. Our offices will be closed from the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 24, through Friday, Jan. 2.

    We will resume our regular publication schedule on Monday, Jan. 5. Our weekly pricing service will resume Tuesday, Jan. 6.

    If you are currently on a trial, we will automatically extend it by 10 days while we are away for the holidays.

    While we are away, we will make every effort to report any breaking news in a timely manner.

    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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