November 2005

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Aluminum 2006
Aerospace Aluminum’s Skyrocketing
The aerospace industry is flying high and bringing its metals suppliers along for the ride.

Economic Forecast
Slowing But Still Growing
Experts assembled at MSCI’s Forecast 2006 Economic Summit last month shared a general optimism about continued metals demand, though the growth rate may have peaked in 2005.

Third Quarter Report and Outlook
Mixed Results from Mills
Some steel producers were pleased with their third-quarter results, others were frustrated by such uncontrollable factors as declining prices, equipment outages and hurricanes. Most would agree that the third quarter set the stage for a solid finish to 2005 and a similar performance for the industry in 2006.

Third Quarter Report and Outlook
More Success for Service Centers
Distributors of steel and aluminum reported respectable gains in the third quarter as a result of stabilizing steel prices, timely acquisitions, the boom in aerospace and prudent cost controls.

MCN Case Study: The Material Works Ltd.
SCS Polishes TMW’s Prospects
The surprise revelation that brushing hot-rolled steel gives it almost magical corrosion-resistance properties has transformed TMW’s mission from just toll processor to metals innovator.

From the Editor's Desk
Substitution's a Downer for
High-Flying Aluminum
By Tim Triplett,
Editor-In-Chief

Business Topics
Estate Planners Flip for
Family Limited Partnerships
By Mark Battersby

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