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Global steel demand poised to grow along with GDP

December 18, 2007

Until a few years ago the steel industry was considered mature, and the moniker was accurate. Global steel demand grew more slowly than did the world’s population. In much of the developed world, demand for steel was stagnant after having gone through a long period of decline. Since 1998, however, the steel industry seems to […]

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Baosteel profile

December 14, 2007

On the subject of China, here’s a nice profile of Baosteel both in China and America.

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SIMA licenses vs. actuals April-Sept, SIMA forecasts Oct

November 22, 2007

License data for the month listed is collected as of the date listed after each month (about 2 weeks after month-end)     Licenses vs. Actuals April (5/15) May (6/12) Licenses Actuals Licenses Actuals Rebar          109,419          118,021          236,809          240,524 Wire Rod          130,411            86,792          177,187          212,986 MBQ            […]

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Quarterly financial results

November 14, 2007

Here is a spreadsheet with operating income and EBITDA per ton by company.  My intention is to continue adding companies and to keep this up to date as future results are released.  EditGrid Spreadsheet by user/nerdsofsteel.

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Bureau of Census Industry Series Reports

November 2, 2007

Yeah, let’s get nerdy. If you really want to get into the detail of a specific manufacturing sector follow this link to the Bureau of Census Industry Series Reports. There are about 20 subsectors under primary metals manufacturing. The latest series are only from 2002 unfortunately, but it’s a start. Enjoy!

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Nucor information files

October 18, 2007

If you want to go to look for some of Nucor’s information files yourself you can go to this page. Some of the more useful files are available right here: The Q4 2006 Investor Presentation describing the company at that point: Q4_2006 Investor Presentation.ppt Tons & sales data 1998 through Q3 2007: Sales, Earnings, Tons […]

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