February 2010
Stainless Pipe & Tube Market Recovery for Stainless Hopeful But Not Painless Improving demand from the energy, chemical and automotive markets is leading the recovery of stainless tubulars.
Toll Processing Lean Times Call for Lean Tolling Improving prospects for the North American economy, especially automotive production, give toll processors reason for cautious optimism.
Mill Fourth-Quarter & Year-End Financials Producers Encouraged by 2010 Trends In their year-end reports to analysts and investors, most leading mills reported losses for full-year 2009, but improving conditions leading into 2010.
MCN Case Study: Ratner Steel Stretching the Market This Minneapolis-area carbon flat-roll distributor stretched its market reach by adding new leveling technology while moving to a larger facility.
2010 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..
From the Editor's Desk Every Worker You Hire is a Vote of Confidence By Tim Triplett, Editor-In-Chief
Business Topics U.S. Manufacturing Remains a Global Force, But. . . By Dr. Chris Kuehl