January 2005
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Features
2005
Outlook Survey
In Steel We Trust, But...
MCN’s Optimism Index shows industry sentiment—and profits—may
have peaked.
Market
Outlook: Appliances
Growth Slows, But Still Simmers
Consumers have more options than ever when choosing appliances. Appliance
makers are exploring their raw material options in an effort to cut costs.
Galvanized
Market
Too Much Coating Capacity
Forecasts for construction and automotive hold promise for strong sales
of galvanized and Galvannealed products in 2005, but the supply-demand
balance is cause for concern.
After
600-Year Slumber,
China’s Wide Awake
The Western world has had a 600-year breathing space, but that is over.
The other engine of the world economy is here to stay.
MCN
Case Study: Esmark
Bouchard Brothers Buy Into Growth
An ambitious start-up acquires niche companies, adopts proven
business models, exacts stringent operating efficiencies and uses risk
management tools to become one of the Top 10 metals distributors in North
America.
From
the Editor's Desk
Metal
Prices Defy Prediction
By Tim Triplett,
Editor-In-Chief
Business
Topics
Taxes,
Trouble and Trial Balloons in 2005
By Mark E. Battersby
Service Center News
- Paragon Steel Buys Feralloy Facility
- Roll & Hold Expands Operations in Louisiana
- Worthington's Sales, Earnings Soar
- Briefs
- People
Metal Industry News
- Novelis: A New Model in Aluminum
- ISG Plans to Restart Burns Harbor Plate Mill
- TXI to Spin Off Chaparral Steel
- Investors Show Interest in Stelco
- Oregon
to Close Napa Mill,
But Remain Player in Large-Diameter Pipe - Maverick Tube to Build in Louisville
- Northwest Consolidates California Facilities
- Grupo Imsa Joins Slab Consortium
- Republic Plans New Caster
- Kaiser to Boost Shipments of Armor Plate
- Steel Volume at Indiana Ports Hit Record Highs
- Wolverine Expands in Mexico
- Briefs
- People
Association News
- MSCI: Distributor Shipments Slip Again in October
- CBSA:
Red Metals Shipments Trail,
But 2005 Looks Promising - CBSA Forecasts
- IISI:
World Steel Production
Up 9.0% Through November - AIIS: Steel Imports Up 50% Through October
- SSINA: U.S. Market Share for Specialty Steel Erodes
- AWMI: Corporate Membership Benefits Available
- ASD: Association Opens Online Market
- MSCI:
5 Aluminum Products Added
to Metals Activity Report - People
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