Day 1 - Salı, 14 Eylül 2010
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Registration
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| 13:00 |
An outlook for the western construction, sheet and tubular markets
- What sectors are proving to be bright spots? Which ones have been disappointing so far?
- What’s the flow of slab imports been like for the region?
- Plus, an update on CSI’s operations – what’s next for the company?
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CSI's Presentation for SBB West Coast Forum
Bay Vicente Wright, President and CEO, California Steel Industries
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| 13:30 |
A look at the West Coast ferrous scrap landscape
- What does the current supply/demand situation look like?
- Is a possible scrap shortage on the horizon?
- Which markets are attractive for ferrous scrap exports? Where are imports coming from?
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Bay George Adams, President, SA Recycling
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| 14:00 |
Refreshment break - Sponsored by California Steel Industries
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| 14:30 |
Analyzing the West Coast rebar sector in a down construction market
- What is the current demand situation?
- Has federal stimulus spending resulted in any noticeable boost in business?
- Plus, an update on Tamco’s operations and a look at where the company is headed.
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Is ARRA Stimulating Rebar?
Bay Brad Wilkins, President, CEO & CFO, TAMCO Steel
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| 15:00 |
The "new normal" for West Coast service centers in the wake of the Great Recession
- What kind of inventory levels are western service centers maintaining? Is hand-to-mouth still the order of the day?
- Which end-users are proving to be bright spots?
- Plus, perspectives on the market going forward.
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PDM's Presentation for SBB West Coast Steel Forum
Bay Joseph Anderson, VP Sales and Marketing, PDM Steel Service Centers
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| 15:30 |
Refreshment break - Sponsored by TAMCO Steel
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| 16:00 |
Roundtable discussion
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| 16:30 |
Cocktail reception - Sponsored by Coutinho & Ferrostaal Inc.
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| 18:00 |
Forum ends
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