Final Thoughts
Final Thoughts
Written by John Packard
January 19, 2018
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I have been told that, at least for the time being, AK Steel customers will not be affected by the spill and fire at the Middletown facility. I expect that over the next few days we will get more information either directly from the mill or through their customers as to what impact the cleanup and any rebuilding will have on production. We will need to wait and see what happens. In the meantime, I don’t believe now is a time to panic. Just stay close to your suppliers and your information sources.
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