Michael Cowden is the Managing Editor for Steel Market Update, a publication focused on providing market intelligence and analysis for the steel industry. With a background in journalism and a deep understanding of the steel market, Michael's articles cover topics such as global steel output, market trends, industry events, and expert insights.
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Reliance Inc., the largest service center chain in North America, has picked Douglas Stotlar as the next chairman of its board.
The United Steelworkers (USW) union has named Kevon Stewart to be director of District 6, which represents members in Ontario and Atlantic Canada.
By: Michael Cowden
The International Longshoreman’s Association (ILA) union and the United Maritime Alliance Ltd. Alliance (USMX) reached a tentative agreement on wages on Thursday evening.
I’m trying to make sure this is not a TL;DR Final Thoughts. As a journalism school professor once told me, ‘No one but your mom reads more than 1,000 words.’ Also, as the old adage goes, a picture is worth a thousand as well.
By: Michael Cowden
SMU’s next Community Chat webinar will feature Barry Zekelman, executive chairman and CEO of Zekelman Industries – the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America.
By: Michael Cowden
Join SMU for a Community Chat next Wednesday featuring Lewis Leibowitz, a veteran trade attorney and one of our most-read columnists.
U.S. Steel aims to increase spot prices for all new orders of flat-rolled steel by at least $30 per short ton (st), according to an internal letter dated Thursday.
U.S. Steel plans to increase sheet prices by at least $30 per short ton (st). That’s something we haven’t seen for a while.
SSAB Americas plans to increase plate prices by at least $60 per short to (st), according to a letter to customers dated Thursday, Oct. 24.
By: Michael Cowden
Timna Tanners, managing director of equity research for Wolfe Research, will be the featured speaker on the next SMU Community Chat.
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