Contact: Jelani Rucker 312.275.1626 jelani.rucker@zekelman.com CHICAGO, Ill. (June 6, 2016) — JMC Steel Group has announced that it is changing its corporate name and identity to Zekelman Industries Inc. Zekelman Industries is the parent company of Atlas Tube, Wheatland Tube, Sharon Tube, Picoma and Energex Tube....
John Ferriola, CEO of steel producer, Nucor Corp., recently said, “growth in American steel demand won’t be enough to reverse U.S. steelmakers’ misery until regulators do a better job of halting imports of the metal th...
According to a press release from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) for August showed a slowing in design services. The 49.1 score illustrated a decline after three consecutive months of positive scores (scores above 50). July’s ABI score was 54.7. A leadi...
Over the past couple of weeks, the Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) markets have started showing positive signs: the rig count has apparently reached bottom, inventory levels appear to be in better shape, and import shipments seem to be declining. But wait a minute, are import shipments really declining and inventory levels returnin...
Over the past couple of weeks, the Oil Country Tubular Goods (OCTG) markets have started showing positive signs: the rig count has apparently reached bottom, inventory levels appear to be in better shape, and import shipments seem to be declining. But wait a minute, are import shipments really declining and inventory levels returnin...
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In light of the battle over whether to pass the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) in the Senate last week and the impending battle in th...
On Thursday, April 16, 2015, Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) introduced bipartisan, bicameral Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation – The...
According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, “Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have proved to be one of the best ways to open up foreign markets to U.S. exporters.” FTAs reduce trade barriers for U.S. exports and they “protect U.S. interests and enhance the rule of law in the FTA partner country.” Essenti...
Energex Tube is a mid-sized player in the very competitive OCTG space. Part of JMC Steel Group, we are provided many opportunities other companies in the OCTG industry may not have, including advantages in procurement and manufacturing expertise. During the past three years, Energex Tube has taken the steps needed to create a highly compe...
