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Final Thoughts: Highlights from this year’s SMU Steel Summit
First, a big thank you to everyone who attended SMU Steel Summit this week and the inaugural AMU Aluminum Summit as well. I’m not going to crow too much about it being another record year in terms of attendance. But it was—and you made that possible. Also, it’s always great to see the entire steel […]
Steel market chatter this week
Steel buyers expect prices to keep rising in the near term and report steady-to-improving demand and lean inventories. Imports remain competitive despite risks.
Steel Summit: Dr. Basu sees resilient US growth supporting steel demand
“I think this will be a year of economic growth,” the economist said in his Sylvester Stallone-themed keynote discussion at the SMU Steel Summit this week in Atlanta. He estimates real GDP growth of about 2.0-2.3%.
US, offshore hot band prices on the rise
SMU’s average price for domestic hot rolled (HR) rose to $1,200 per short ton (st) week on week (w/w). In offshore markets, prices also rose, outpacing stateside gains.
Bula moves on from Blastr Steel
Mark Bula is wrapping up his two-plus-year tenure as CEO of Finland’s Blastr Green Steel.
Steel Summit: Nucor fires up West Virginia EAF as sheet mill ramp approaches
Nucor Corp. has begun commissioning the melt shop at its new, $4 billion sheet mill in West Virginia, according to Noah Hanners, the company’s EVP of sheet. The pickle line is producing, the electric-arc furnace has been fired up, and steel production is expected soon.
Steel Summit: SA Recycling’s George Adams talks scrap
SMU welcomed to the stage George Adams for a Fireside Chat at the 2026 SMU Steel Summit on Wednesday.
Steel Summit: Zekelman says S232 certainty is key to new US steel investment
Barry Zekelman supports durable, predictable steel trade protection—and the Section 232 tariffs in particular—as a foundation for reinvestment in domestic manufacturing capacity.
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