Metal Center News December 2008

12-2008 Table of Contents

December 2008

2008 Service Center
Executive of the Year
Gary Stein, president of Triple-S Steel Supply Co.
Triple-S Steel Supply President Gary Stein has led a one-time retail and small-order metals business to a position among the leading distributors of structural steel in North America.

Wire Rod Market’s ‘In the Trough’
Demand for wire rod shifted dramatically from a solid peak to a dismal valley in the span of just a few months, report steel producers and distributors.

Third-Quarter Report & Outlook
Anticipating Tough Times
In their third-quarter financial reports to analysts and shareholders, some of which still showed surprisingly positive results, metals executives universally warned of the difficult business environment ahead.

From the Editor's Desk
Sure, It's Greatly Depressing
But It's No Great Depression
By Tim Triplett,
Editor-In-Chief

Business Topics
Steel Market Begs the Question:
How Low Will Prices Go?

Transportation Issues
on the Backburner...For Now
By the Staff of Metal Center News

Commentary and analysis on the metals market from Editor Tim Triplett

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Business Solutions for Service Centers by experts in their fields.

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The Cutting Edge, Cutting and Sawing Equipment, a service center technology supplement to Metal Center News

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Systems Designed with Metals in Mind: What Service Centers Should Know About Today's Software Solutions

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All the latest products for the Metal Service Center Industry

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TRUMPF TruLaser Improves Bevels, Welds

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Behringer Offers High-Production Saw for Pipe, Bar

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Miyachi Unitek Offers 5-Axis Fiber Laser

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Directories

Metal Distribution 2013 is your on-line guide to Metal Producers, Equipment Manufacturers and Software companies.

2013 Directory of Master Distributors
Not Published on This Web site
The Metal Center News Directory of Master Distributors—distributors who sell to other distributors—is an invaluable tool for service centers seeking new sources for special or hard-to-find products. Master distributors play an important role in the marketplace, giving service centers an alternative to buying in mill quantities and helping to remove redundant and excess inventories from the distribution channel.

Print copies are available for $85 U.S. for each copy. Download Order Form.

2013 Directory of Toll Processors
Not Published on This Web site
Metal Center News' annual toll processing directory is a simple-to-use resource to help companies locate service providers that can meet their specific processing needs.

Print copies are available for $85 U.S. for each copy. Download Order Form.