Asian Steel Demands Affect The US Steel Supply

Asia is affecting Western industry and the Asian steel demands are primarily responsible for the price increases that occurred in the US in the last 2 years. As new Asian mills are coming on line, their need for imported steel is lessening and availability of steel to the US has increased. However, Asia is buying [...] Read Full Story

Steel Drums Affected By The Global Steel Crisis

It’s no secret that in the past 2 years, the price of steel in the US has risen by a greater percentage than in all the previous steel making years combined. And in most cases, manufacturers of steel products have passed on the increase to the end user. There is always the belief that when [...] Read Full Story

“Barrels Of Joy” — And Safety — In 2006

Tis’ the season for acknowledging our blessings and expressing thanks to those who have helped us to reach another year. Via this Newsletter, I have brought incidents and ideas to your attention in order for us to plan to protect our loved ones and friends from careless and unintentional dangerous goods accidents. In 2005, we [...] Read Full Story