Metal Center News July 2008

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July 2008

Mining Equipment Market
Steel Digs the Commodities Boom
Record-high metals prices have done little to slow production of steel-intensive mining equipment. Experts say surging global demand for coal, iron ore and other commodities should fuel mining—and the need for giant earthmoving equipment—for years to come.

Nicked by Nickel, Stainless Recovers
Following the collapse of nickel pricing and unprecedented worldwide liquidation of stainless inventories, specialty metals producers and distributors see healthy demand in most end-use markets going forward.

Mexico: A Good Bet for Metals
While highly dependent on the United States, the Mexican economy and metals markets are faring better than those to the north.

IT Solutions
Service Center Technology Supplement to Metal Center News

Business Topics
M&A Activity in the
Global Metal Industry 2007
By Doug Dean,
U.S. Metal Leader, PricewaterhouseCoopers

From the Editor's Desk
Don't Get Too Comfy
in That Catbird Seat
By Tim Triplett,
Editor-In-Chief

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.