Global Steel Industry Calls on Governments to Take Action Against China’s New Steel Policy and Overcapacity
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How Illegally Traded Imports are Destroying Domestic Manufacturing: An Interview with Zekelman Industries President, David Seeger
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...
What fast tracking trade agreements could mean for domestic manufacturing
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...
Are Free Trade Agreements Fair to Domestic Manufacturing Companies?
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...
Who’s the Real Threat to American Jobs in the Oil & Gas Industry?
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...
Zekelman Industries Participates in Jeans for Wishes
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...
3 Indicators of Construction’s Growth in 2015
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...
America’s infrastructure: how bad is it really?
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...
Zekelman Industries Announces Executive Promotions
Contact: Jelani Rucker 312.275.1626jelani.rucker@zekelmanindustries.com Zekelman Industries Announces Executive Promotions CHICAGO (February 3, 2015) — Zekelman Industries, North America's largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer, announced toda...
World Steel Association’s #steeltalks Twitter Debate Recap
On Tuesday, January 27, 2015, the World Steel Association presented a Twitter debate, #steeltalks, focused on steel and its role in creating a more sustainable world. With more than 250 participants in the debate, the topic made for interesting debate and conversation among industry profes...