Final Thoughts
Final Thoughts
Written by John Packard
December 21, 2018
Tomorrow night is Christmas Eve and so I am not going to spend a lot of time talking about the steel industry. My words tonight are aimed at the heart as I wish each of you a wonderful holiday and a happy, healthy New Year.
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John Packard, President & CEO
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