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...
Last week, employees at Zekelman Industries headquarters as well as our Wheatland and Atlas plants in Chicago participated in Make-A-Wish® Illinois’ Jeans for Wishes campaign and fundraiser. Surpassin...
As predicated at the end of 2014, the construction industry is slated to grow during the next year (and beyond). With construction starts estimated to increase 9% from 2014 to $612 billion, we’ve already beg...
Really bad, to put it simply... Unfortunately, it's no secret that America's infrastructure is falling apart. Just look around you. You're bound to see a road inundated with potholes. You likely run into excruciating delays due to poor road conditions on a regular basis. How about that aging bridge you drive over daily in need of some ser...
