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...
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...
Over the past several years, there has been a surge in American-made products. As a country, we shipped production and jobs overseas where cheap labor resulted in higher profit margins for many companies. Thankfully, we have begun to usher production back into the United States, which has resulted in a resurgence in the number of products made a...
Released in December by Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and GTM Research, the US Solar Market Insight Report Q3 2014 offers valuable and exciting data about the solar indu...
As oil prices continue their descent, many are becoming more concerned about what this could mean for the recent boom within the US oil industry. While American motorists are benefiting from lower gasoline prices, the implications of decreasing oil prices could very well fuel undesirable outcomes for oil companies, and related industries....
With the holiday season upon us, we’re taking some time to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday season. For us, it’s a time for giving. And this year, our employees gave to a very deserving organization, Beacon Therapeutic. Based in Chicago’s Beverly neighborhood, Beacon T...
For quite some time, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) has been a popular conversation throughout various industries, businesses, government programs and educators. Although some believe the...
A recent press release from The Associated General Contractors of America, reported that construction spending fell for the second consecutive month in September. According to Ken Simonson, the AGC of America’s chief economist, "construction gains rema...
It's no secret that American students are lagging behind other industrial countries when it comes to science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. With several initiatives supporting and encouraging the education of today's youth in the STEM areas, we are attempting to close the gap and remain a global leader. Through govern...
Ask anyone and they'll tell you that the US' oil and gas industry is not only impressive, but it plays a significant role in our economy. While we continue to restore the economy to its once flourishing state, there's no doubt that the influx in oil and gas production, especially over the past decade or so, has directly influenced this revival....
