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Casteel Reporter
June 15, 2004
Dynamic moves in our marketplace require us to change. Opportunities are rapidly confronting us with business decisions. A recapitalization of our industry is likely in the next few years…
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Dollars and "Sense"
May 15, 2004
Dollars and "Sense" presentation by John Nolan, Vice President, Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Dollars and Sense the Sequel
Dollars and "Sense" "The Sequel" presentation by John Nolan, Vice President, Steel Dynamics, Inc.
The May 2004 Casteel Reporter
April 15, 2004
Rising commodity prices and lengthening lead times are a signal of new conditions in the market. These are the initial signs of a capital reinvestment cycle that will profoundly affect our business. We need to think through the future in light of the likely boom in business. The Casteel Commentary deals with the likely coming demand and how we need to be prepared for it…
March 15, 2004
The Steel foundry industry has succeeded in large part due to the exceptional people involved…
January 15, 2004
The Clean Air Act Amendment 1990 MACT standard for steel foundries has not yet been released by the US EPA but the draft has been available for some time. This costly and burdensome regulation could hurt our industry, raising costs now and preventing production in the future. SFSA is organizing to contest this standard…
December 15, 2003
Deflation of capital goods industries as a result of deliberate monetary and tax policies has severely hurt manufacturing. This has been exacerbated by the predatory trade practices of China. Public policy makers are indifferent to the plight of manufacturing because they believe we are not competitive and a shrinking part of the economy…
November 15, 2003
A strong showing in GDP growth and capital expenditures show an improving economy for manufacturing in general and steel foundries in particular. Even our informal feel from talking with members suggests that business is picking up noticeably. As demand improves, we need to be vigilant that our commercial arrangements allow us to profit and reinvest…
October 15, 2003
The SFSA Technical & Operating conference is the one must-do event for all members; it is one of the main benefits of membership. Given the dramatic changes in the industry and the uncertain future, it is even more important than ever that our members (you) are the best informed in the world…
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