Steel Products
Final Thoughts
Written by John Packard
February 4, 2013
A quick note to those who are new readers – the small “thumbnail” graphics in our articles are “clickable.” When you click on them they will expand to full size so you can examine them in more detail.
Today is Super Bowl Sunday – so we are going to publish a little earlier than normal so you can get your steel homework out of the way and then you can enjoy your family, friends and football (or the commercials and half time – the real reason some of us watch the game).
As always your business is truly appreciated – tell your friends and business associates about Steel Market Update – we are not ashamed to admit we could always use a few more good customers like you.
John Packard
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