January 2008

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2008 Outlook Survey
Down Year for Optimism
For the third year in a row, the downward digits in MCN’s Optimism Index point to growing concern about prospects for the metals market in the coming year.

Galvanized Sidesteps the Soft Spots
The outlook for galvanized steel remains positive in spite of weakness in the auto, housing and appliance markets.

2007 Year in Review
Year of Mill Maneuvers
M&A activity among metals producers around the globe dominated the headlines in 2007.

MCN Case Study: Dennen Steel Corp.
Manufacturing a New Identity
To thrive in a changing steel industry, Dennen Steel has modified its position as a traditional service center with a bold foray into contract manufacturing.

From the Editor's Desk
Outlook Hints at Tougher 2008
 By Tim Triplett,
Editor-In-Chief

Business Topics
Service Center Mergers Roll On
 By John Jazwinski, Deloitte, Primary Metals group

Service Center News Home Page

  • Ryerson to Shutter Operations in Chicago
  • Buffett's Company to Acquire 60 Percent of Marmon Holdings
  • PNA Group Purchases Precision Flamecutting
  • A.M. Castle Acquires Metals UK Group
  • Heidtman Expanding in Butler Corridor
  • Lapham-Hickey Acquires Alabama's Hubbell Steel
  • Worthington Sales, Income Dip in Second Quarter
  • Reliance Subsidiary Valex Corp. Opens China Facility
  • Leeco Building Plate Facility in N.C.
  • Steel Technologies Integrating Mi-Tech
  • Ferguson Metals, AIM Merge Operations
  • Rolled Alloys OPens Facility in Illinois
  • Briefs
  • People

Metal Industry News Home Page

  • Russian Parent Adopts Correnti's Baby: SeverCorr
  • ArcelorMittal Plans Russian Long Products Mill
  • Esmark's Sparrows Point Agreement Terminated
  • Steel Dynamics Completes Minnesota Mining Deal
  • Evraz to Acquire Claymont Steel
  • Aluminum Extrusion Billet Plant Planned in Indiana
  • People
  • Briefs

Association News Home Page

  • NAM Criticizes Treasury's Decision Not to Cite China
  • MSCI: Service Center Inventories at Lowest Point Since 1997
  • AISI: Steel Mill Shipments Increase in October
  • IISI: Crude Steel Production Jumps in North America
  • ISSF: Stainless Production Lags During Third Quarter
  • CBSA: Alloy Shipments Remain Behind 2006 Figures
  • Briefs

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