The PVF Roundtable held its first General Assembly session of 2007 in February at the HESS Club in Houston, drawing 130 attendees. The keynote speaker was Robert Workman, president, Supply
Since a similar study was conducted in October 2006, the number of grassroots industrial plants under construction in the U.S. has increased from 601 to 656, while total investment value
The International Stainless Steel Forum (ISSF) announced that stainless steel production rose by 16.7% to 28.4 million metric tons (mmt) in 2006. All major regions of the world contributed to
MEPS Steel Prices Online (www.meps.co.uk) forecasted in early April a substantial rise in average North American carbon steel prices through about October, with prices peaking at close to the high
In response to market rumors and noting recent appreciation in its stock price, IPSCO Inc. confirmed on April 12 that it is currently in discussions that could lead to a
United States Steel Corp. has purchased Dallas-based oilfield welded pipe producer Lone Star Technologies Inc. for $2.1 billion in cash, amounting to $67.50 per share, a 39% premium over Lone
Fairmont Supply Co. is a new PVF and Industrial Supply Div. Member of supplyFORCE. Based in Fairmont, WV, the company was founded in 1921 and has become a significant MRO
Flowserve Corp. reported record annual sales of $3.1 billion in 2006, up 13.6% from the previous year, and a positive outlook for 2007. Prospects are buoyed by a record backlog
Energy Maintenance Services Group (EMS Group) announced the acquisition of Zaval-Tex, a pipeline maintenance company with an operational base in Beaumont, TX. Zaval-Tex specializes in pipeline maintenance and related construction,
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