Steel Products
Final Thoughts
Written by John Packard
February 27, 2013
am in Starkville and Columbus, Mississippi as we conduct our next Steel 101 workshop beginning on Wednesday morning. We have a full workshop and I am looking forward to a great group. I am also looking forward to touring the Severstal Columbus steel mill. The most modern flat rolled mini-mill (EAF) in the United States. Thank you again to our friends at Severstal Dearborn and Columbus.
On Thursday we will produce something new for our readers – a sample of our SMU Key Indicators which we think you will find both interesting and enlightening. This is a “premium” product which takes a look out to into the future for the steel industry.
As always your business is truly appreciated.
John Packard
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