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Holiday notice: Memorial Day
Written by Brett Linton
May 23, 2024
Steel Market Update will be taking time off in observance of Memorial Day. We will not publish our Executive issue on Sunday, May 26.
Our offices will be closed on Monday, May 27. We will resume our regular publication schedule on Tuesday, May 28. Our weekly pricing service will not be impacted.

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